Tom Bruce (cricketer)


Tom Charles Bruce is a New Zealand born Scottish cricketer who plays Twenty20 Internationals and One Day International for the Scotland men's. He is also a first-class cricketer who plays for Central Districts. He attended Wanganui Collegiate School.

Domestic career

In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Central Districts for the 2018–19 season. In March 2019, he was named as the Burger King Super Smash Men's Player of the Year at the annual New Zealand Cricket awards.
In March 2022, in the 2021–22 Plunket Shield season, Bruce scored his maiden double century in first-class cricket, with 208 not out against Northern Districts.
In March 2025, during the 2024–25 Plunket Shield season, Bruce scored his maiden triple century in first-class cricket, with 345 from 401 deliveries.
In January 2024, Bruce signed with Lancashire for 2024 season.

International career

New Zealand

In December 2016, he was named in New Zealand's T20I squad for their series against Bangladesh. On 3 January 2017 he made his T20I debut for New Zealand against Bangladesh.

Scotland

On 12 August 2025, Scotland announced that Bruce had committed to Scotland, qualifying through his Edinburgh-born dad and was named in the squad for 2025 Canada Tri-Nation Series, formed part of 2024–2026 Cricket World Cup League 2 games against Canada and Namibia.