The ICC’s official Instagram recently shared a fun moment amidst the T20 World Cup 2026 excitement. The video shows sports presenter Grace Hayden humorously imitating her father’s distinct batting style, the renowned Australian opener Matthew Hayden.
Grace mimics father Matthew Hayden’s iconic batting style
In the video, Grace captures her father’s signature moves with surprising accuracy and a light-hearted approach. She amusingly replicates his characteristic walk and those well-known two steps down the track, aimed at countering swing and spin.
She effectively embodies the wide stance and high back-lift, showcasing that moment when Matthew would “look down” the pitch to unsettle bowlers. With great comedic timing, she mimics the powerful swing of the bat and the follow-through typical of his iconic lofted drives over long-on, a shot that Matthew often used to dominate during the T20 World Cup.
Here’s the video:
