Watch: Grace Hayden hilariously mimics father Matthew Hayden’s signature batting style

In a delightful break from the intense rivalry of the T20 World Cup 2026, the ICC’s official Instagram handle recently shared a viral gem that has cricket fans smiling. The video features popular sports presenter Grace Hayden hilariously channeling her ‘inner Haydos’ by perfectly imitating the signature batting mechanics of her father, the legendary Australian opener Matthew Hayden.

Sports presenter Grace recreates father Matthew Hayden’s famous batting technique in hilarious fashion

The video captures Grace leaning into the family genes with surprising accuracy and a sharp sense of humor. Rather than just a casual pose, she hilariously recreates the specific mannerisms that once haunted the world’s best fast bowlers. Grace funnily replicates the ‘big burly Queenslander’ walk, taking those iconic two steps down the track that her father used to neutralize swing and turn.

She nails the wide, imposing base and the high back-lift, capturing that exact moment where Matthew would “look down” the pitch to dominate the bowler’s psyche. With comedic timing, she mimics the violent flourish of the bat and the follow-through of the lofted drive over long-on, a shot that Matthew famously used to dismantle attacks during the T20 World Cup.

Here’s the video: