Max Holden
Player Information
Player Overview
Max Holden is an English batter who has built his reputation through strong performances in domestic white ball cricket. He is known for scoring freely at the top order and helping his side maintain momentum during the powerplay and middle overs.
Playing Style
Holden bats left handed and likes to play positive cricket from the start of an innings. His game includes clean timing, boundary hitting, and the ability to rotate strike while keeping the scoreboard moving.
Which Team Does Max Holden Play for in ILT20?
Max Holden plays for Desert Vipers in ILT20 Season 5. He scored 41 off 32 balls in the ILT20 Season 4 final at Dubai International Stadium, contributing to Desert Vipers’ 182 for 4 that secured a 46 run victory over MI Emirates on 4 January 2026.
Career Background
Max Holden was born on 18 November 1997 in Cambridge, England. He is a left-handed opening batter who plays for Middlesex in county cricket. He plays alongside Leus du Plooy at Middlesex, where du Plooy was appointed club captain in July 2025.
ILT20 Record
In the Season 4 final, Holden batted at number 3 and scored 41 off 32 balls. His partnership with Sam Curran gave Desert Vipers the acceleration they needed in the second half of their innings.
Playing Style at UAE Venues
His left-handed batting at the top of the order creates different angles for right-arm pace bowlers and forces field changes that open up scoring options on the leg side. At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, where the boundaries are shortest, his pull and flick shots on the leg side pick up boundaries quickly.