Allrounder

Cooper Connolly

Born: Aug 22, 2003
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: left-arm orthodox spin
From: *

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	4	216	30.86	56.84	70
ODI	19	502	38.62	89.48	149
T20I	14	91	10.11	122.97	47
First-class	15	924	38.5	60.47	90
List A	19	451	25.06	98.9	64
T20	42	842	29.03	134.5	77
IPL	14	491	44.64	163.12	107

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	4	0	3.64	27.3	—
ODI	19	9	5.28	47.1	5/22
T20I	14	3	9.24	25.0	1/24
First-class	15	8	4.06	102.0	2/59
List A	19	9	5.1	99.2	3/17
T20	42	27	6.85	72.0	3/23

Recent performances

ODI match form

30 Sep 2026Australia vs South AfricaODI · Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

Batting: 23 (33) • 2×4, 0×6
Bowling: 0/13 (3.0 ov)

27 Sep 2026Australia vs South AfricaODI · The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Batting: 10 (7) • 2×4, 0×6
Bowling: 0/27 (4.0 ov)

24 Sep 2026Australia vs South AfricaODI · Kingsmead, Durban

Batting: 38 (42) • 4×4, 1×6
Bowling: 0/7 (1.0 ov)

20 Sep 2026Australia vs ZimbabweODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 21 (39) • 4×4, 0×6
Bowling: 0/17 (3.0 ov)

18 Sep 2026Australia vs ZimbabweODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 78 (69) • 3×4, 3×6
Bowling: 2/25 (6.1 ov)

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15 Sep 2026Australia vs ZimbabweODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 51 (46) • 4×4, 3×6
Bowling: 1/23 (4.0 ov)

14 Jun 2026Australia vs BangladeshODI · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

Batting: 149 (134) • 13×4, 6×6
Bowling: —

11 Jun 2026Australia vs BangladeshODI · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

Batting: 0 (1)
Bowling: —

9 Jun 2026Australia vs BangladeshODI · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

Batting: 35 (50) • 5×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

4 Jun 2026Australia vs PakistanODI · Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Batting: 3 (12)
Bowling: —

About Cooper Connolly

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Cooper Connolly is one of Australia’s most exciting young cricketers, a left-handed batting powerhouse and a skilled slow left-arm orthodox bowler. Born on August 22, 2003, in Perth, Western Australia, Connolly’s journey from school cricket to the international stage is a story of perseverance, talent, and sheer determination. His love for the game was evident from a young age. Connolly dominated school cricket, quickly making a name for himself in Western Australia’s junior circuits. His ability to lead from the front and deliver match-winning performances saw him rise swiftly through the ranks. He represented Western Australia at the Under-17 and Under-19 levels, consistently proving himself as a player with a bright future. In January 2022, he captained Australia’s Under-19 team in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he showcased his leadership skills and all-round ability on the global stage. His rise continued as he made his List A debut on September 24, 2023, for Western Australia in the Marsh One-Day Cup, followed by a stellar Sheffield Shield final in March 2024, where he smashed 90 runs in the first innings, proving his credentials in red-ball cricket. Cooper Connolly International Career Cooper Connolly’s performances earned him a spot in Australia’s T20I squad for the England and Scotland tour in July 2024. He made his T20I debut against Scotland on September 7, 2024, followed by an ODI debut against England on September 29, 2024. His meteoric rise continued when he was selected for Australia’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour in January 2025. On February 6, 2025, in Galle, he received his Baggy Green from former Test all-rounder Simon Katich, becoming Australia’s 471st Test cricketer. In February 2025, Connolly was also part of the Australian squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, played in Pakistan & UAE. During the 2025 ODI series against South Africa in August, Connolly became the youngest Australian to take a five-wicket haul