Nathan Ellis is an Australian cricketer renowned for his right-arm fast bowling. Born on September 22, 1994, in St. Leonards, Tasmania, Australia, Ellis has made a significant impact in international cricket and various T20 leagues around the world with his precise death bowling and ability to take crucial wickets. Despite facing challenges early in his career, including moving from Tasmania to pursue opportunities in club cricket in Victoria, Ellis’s perseverance and performances in domestic cricket have seen him rise to international recognition.
Biography
Nathan Ellis’s journey to professional cricket is a story of resilience and hard work. Initially struggling to break into the Tasmania state side, Ellis moved to Victoria, playing club cricket with the aim of improving his game and gaining recognition. His performances at the club level eventually led to an opportunity with Tasmania in the domestic circuit, where he quickly established himself as a key bowler.
Ellis’s breakthrough came in the Big Bash League (BBL), where he showcased his skills as a death bowler for the Hobart Hurricanes. His ability to execute Yorkers and slower balls with precision under pressure caught the attention of national selectors and T20 franchises globally.
Sporting Achievements
Nathan Ellis’s sporting achievements include making a memorable international debut for Australia in T20 cricket, where he became the first cricketer to take a hat-trick on T20I debut, against Bangladesh in August 2021. This performance highlighted his potential on the international stage and underscored his reputation as a specialist death bowler.
In addition to his international success, Ellis has been a consistent performer in the BBL, playing a crucial role for the Hobart Hurricanes with his wicket-taking ability and economical bowling in the death overs. His performances in the BBL have not only made him a fan favorite but also opened doors for opportunities in other T20 leagues.
Ellis’s skills have also seen him being picked up in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he represents Punjab Kings. His inclusion in the IPL, one of the most competitive T20 leagues in the world, is a testament to his abilities and the value he brings as a death bowling specialist.
Nathan Ellis’s journey from playing club cricket in Victoria to representing Australia and making an impact in T20 leagues worldwide is an inspiring tale of determination and success. As he continues his career, Ellis is expected to be a key player for Australia in T20 cricket, particularly with global events like the T20 World Cup on the horizon.
Player Stats
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODIs | 8 | 8 | 384 | 382 | 10 | 2/13 | 2/13 | 38.20 | 5.96 | 38.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 14 | 14 | 306 | 408 | 24 | 4/28 | 4/28 | 17.00 | 8.00 | 12.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 10 | 19 | 2156 | 1232 | 42 | 6/43 | 9/95 | 29.33 | 3.42 | 51.3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| List A | 27 | 27 | 1259 | 1144 | 38 | 5/38 | 5/38 | 30.10 | 5.45 | 33.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 137 | 136 | 2892 | 3922 | 166 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 23.62 | 8.13 | 17.4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| ODIs | 8 | 7 | 4 | 63 | 18 | 21.00 | 58 | 108.62 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| T20Is | 14 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 11* | 5.66 | 34 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| FC | 10 | 14 | 0 | 205 | 41 | 14.64 | 562 | 36.47 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| List A | 27 | 20 | 9 | 210 | 31 | 19.09 | 220 | 95.45 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| T20s | 137 | 66 | 29 | 382 | 24 | 10.32 | 342 | 111.69 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 12 | 47 | 0 |