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Nathan McSweeney

Born: 1999-03-08
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm offbreak
From: Brisbane, Queensland

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	24	1,386	35.54	48.79	117
T20I	16	402	28.71	127.22	78
First-class	60	3,738	36.65	43.06	127*
List A	44	1,896	47.4	83.67	137
T20	47	1,141	28.53	123.35	84
list a	12	785	71.36	93.23	123
Women's First-class	1	70	35	42.68	36
Women's Test	1	70	35	42.68	36

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	24	3	2.38	149.5	2/48
T20I	16	1	12.90	3.2	0
First-class	60	28	2.74	327.3	4/89
List A	44	17	5.31	122.2	3/12
T20	47	6	7.79	16.1	3/3
list a	12	0	6.04	24.1	—
Women's First-class	1	1	1.75	4.0	1/7
Women's Test	1	1	1.75	4.0	1/7

Recent performances

Test match form

14 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #3Test

Batting: 9 (49b)
Bowling: —

14 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #3Test

Batting: 4 (25b)
Bowling: —

6 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: 10* (12b)
Bowling: —

6 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: 39 (109b)
Bowling: —

22 Nov 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: 10 (13b)
Bowling: —

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22 Nov 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: 0 (4b)
Bowling: —

About Nathan McSweeney

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Nathan McSweeney is an Australian cricketer who has steadily built a reputation as a composed top-order batter and a capable leader, earning opportunities at both domestic and international levels. He has represented Australia in Test cricket, captained South Australia in domestic competitions, and is a key member of the Brisbane Heat setup in the Big Bash League. McSweeney first came into wider view as part of Australia’s squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he played a pivotal role, including a match-winning 156 against Papua New Guinea. That tournament highlighted his temperament and ability to bat for long periods, traits that have continued to define his game. He made his first-class debut for Queensland during the 2018–19 Sheffield Shield season and soon after gained exposure to the Big Bash League, debuting for the Melbourne Renegades in January 2020. His BBL journey took a significant turn when Brisbane Heat signed him as a local replacement player during the 2021–22 season. A string of assured performances earned him a longer-term deal, and he has since become an important part of the Heat’s batting group. Known more for control and decision-making than brute power, McSweeney provides balance at the top and through the middle order, particularly valuable in pressure situations. Ahead of the 2021–22 season, McSweeney moved to South Australia, a decision that accelerated his leadership path. He scored his maiden first-class century in December 2022 and was soon entrusted with higher responsibility, captaining Australia A on tour to New Zealand in early 2023. His calm leadership style and consistency with the bat stood out, and he continued to grow as a captain. The 2023–24 season proved to be a defining one. In the absence of Usman Khawaja, McSweeney captained Brisbane Heat to their second Big Bash League title, while also enjoying a productive one-day campaign that earned him a place in the Marsh One-Day Cup Team of the Tournament

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