Jason Behrendorff is an Australian cricketer known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling. Born on April 20, 1990, in Camden, New South Wales, Australia, Behrendorff has made a name for himself in international cricket, the Australian domestic circuit, and various T20 leagues around the world.
Biography
Behrendorff’s cricketing journey began in Western Australia, where he moved to pursue his professional career. He made his debut for Western Australia during the 2011-2012 season in the Sheffield Shield, Australia’s premier domestic first-class cricket competition. His performances in domestic cricket highlighted his potential as a fast bowler capable of swinging the ball and generating significant pace.
Sporting Achievements
- International Cricket: Behrendorff made his international debut for Australia in a T20 International against India in October 2017. He made an immediate impact in his debut series, showcasing his ability to swing the ball and trouble top-order batsmen. Behrendorff’s ODI (One Day International) debut came later, adding to his repertoire of skills at the international level. One of his most notable performances came against England in a T20I match where he took 4 wickets for 21 runs, demonstrating his capability against top international sides.
- Domestic Cricket: In Australia’s domestic circuit, Behrendorff has been a consistent performer for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL). His performances in the BBL have been particularly impressive, helping the Perth Scorchers to secure multiple titles. His ability to take early wickets in T20 cricket has made him a key player for his team.
- Indian Premier League (IPL): Behrendorff has also participated in the IPL, bringing his fast bowling skills to the Mumbai Indians and later to other franchises. His IPL stint further showcased his ability to perform in different conditions and against some of the best batsmen in the world.
- Injury and Comebacks: Throughout his career, Behrendorff has faced several injury setbacks, including back injuries that have sidelined him for extended periods. However, his resilience and determination to return to top-level cricket have been commendable, with successful comebacks in both domestic and international cricket.
Jason Behrendorff’s cricketing career is marked by his prowess as a left-arm fast bowler, his contributions to the teams he has played for, and his resilience in the face of injuries. His ability to swing the ball, coupled with his precision and pace, makes him a valuable asset in any cricketing setup, particularly in the shorter formats of the game.
Player Stats
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODIs | 12 | 12 | 645 | 568 | 16 | 5/44 | 5/44 | 35.50 | 5.28 | 40.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 17 | 16 | 318 | 443 | 18 | 4/21 | 4/21 | 24.61 | 8.35 | 17.6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 54 | 5731 | 3006 | 126 | 9/37 | 14/89 | 23.85 | 3.14 | 45.4 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| List A | 69 | 69 | 3361 | 2726 | 97 | 5/27 | 5/27 | 28.10 | 4.86 | 34.6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| T20s | 149 | 146 | 3157 | 3971 | 179 | 4/21 | 4/21 | 22.18 | 7.54 | 17.6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| ODIs | 12 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 11* | 7.00 | 23 | 91.30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| T20Is | 17 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7.00 | 9 | 77.77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 45 | 13 | 389 | 39* | 12.15 | 1084 | 35.88 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| List A | 69 | 35 | 17 | 242 | 35* | 13.44 | 389 | 62.21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| T20s | 149 | 33 | 21 | 151 | 26 | 12.58 | 148 | 102.02 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 48 | 0 |