Xavier Bartlett is an Australian international cricketer who plays ODI and T20I cricket for Australia. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and plays domestic cricket for Queensland and Brisbane Heat.
He was the leading wicket-taker in the Big Bash League for Brisbane Heat in 2023-24. He made his ODI debut against the West Indies, taking four wickets in each of his first two matches. He later received his first Cricket Australia contract.
Bartlett played for Australia at the Under-19 level and joined Queensland at age 18. His progress was delayed by back stress fractures. He was often used under the BBL’s former X-Factor substitute rule, sometimes bowling only one over in a match. In the 2022–23 season, he delivered a match-winning performance in the Knockout final against Melbourne Renegades and later played for Australia A in four-day matches in New Zealand.
Xavier Bartlett Records and Achievements
Xavier made his List A debut on 27 August 2016 against India A. He made his first-class debut for Queensland on 18 October 2019 and his T20 debut for Brisbane Heat on 11 December 2020. In his second Big Bash League match, he took three wickets against Adelaide Strikers.
He made his ODI debut for Australia in January 2024 against the West Indies and took 4/17, the second-best bowling figures by an Australian on ODI debut, earning Player of the Match. He later took 4/21 in the same series and was named Player of the Series. He made his T20I debut in February 2024 against the West Indies and took two wickets.
Xavier Bartlett Career Stats
In ODIs, Xavier has played 5 matches and taken 15 wickets. His best bowling figures are 4/17, and he has 2 four-wicket hauls. In T20Is, he has played 20 matches and taken 22 wickets. In First-Class cricket, he has played 31 matches and taken 106 wickets. His best bowling figures are 5/32, including 7 four-wicket hauls and 3 five-wicket hauls.
With the bat in ODIs, he has played 5 matches and scored 11 runs. In T20Is, he has played 20 matches and scored 73 runs. In First-Class cricket, he has played 31 matches and scored 781 runs, including 6 fifties.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODIs | 5 | 15 | 4/17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 20 | 22 | 3/13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 106 | 5/32 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| ODIs | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T20Is | 20 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| FC | 31 | 781 | 0 | 6 | 86 | 24 |
Xavier Bartlett’s Personal Life
Xavier Bartlett was a champion swimmer before choosing cricket. He was a talented backstroke specialist and won several state-level swimming awards during his school years. He studied at The Southport School (TSS) on the Gold Coast and was known for his strong athletic build, developed through swimming.
Although he could have pursued swimming at a higher level, cricket became his main focus. He grew up in Adelaide before moving to the Gold Coast. At 15, he began training under former Australian fast bowler Andy Bichel, who became his long-time mentor. His father, Kym Bartlett, wanted him to learn fast bowling from Bichel.
His swimming background helped build his shoulder strength and fitness, which supports his pace bowling. Even during recovery sessions, he remains one of the strongest swimmers in the squad. In international cricket, he gained attention in his fifth ODI by dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck, along with other top-order wickets.
Xavier Bartlett Contract
Xavier Bartlett has been awarded a central contract by Cricket Australia for the 2025–26 season. He is part of the 23-player men’s central contract list announced on April 1, 2025.
Bartlett made his international debut in the previous season and played six matches during that contract cycle. Despite limited appearances, he was retained on the central list. This contract secures his place in Australia’s national setup for the 2025–26 season.
FAQs
Q. When did Xavier Bartlett make his first-class debut?
A. Xavier Bartlett made his first-class debut on 18 October 2019 for Queensland.
Q. When did Xavier Bartlett make his ODI debut for Australia?
A. Xavier Bartlett made his ODI debut in January 2024 against the West Indies.
Q. When did Xavier Bartlett make his T20I debut?
A. Xavier Bartlett made his T20I debut in February 2024 against the West Indies and took two wickets.
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