Ben Lister
113 matches · 7 Nov 2017 to 27 Apr 2026
- Full name
- Benjamin George Lister
- Born
- 1 Jan 1996
- Age
- 30 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm medium
Benjamin George Lister (born 1 January 1996) is a New Zealand cricketer. He made his first-class debut for Auckland in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season on 7 November 2017. The following week, he took his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, with figures of five wickets for 29 runs against Northern Districts.
He made his List A debut for Auckland in the 2017–18 Ford Trophy on 3 December 2017. He made his Twenty20 debut for Auckland in the 2017–18 Super Smash on 13 December 2017. In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Auckland for the 2018–19 season. In September 2018, he was named in the Auckland Aces' squad for the 2018 Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy. On 17 November 2019, in the 2019–20 Ford Trophy, Lister took his first five-wicket haul in List A cricket. He finished as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 23 dismissals in eleven matches.
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Ben Lister: career summary
Ben Lister is a bowler, born on 1 Jan 1996. Ben Lister has played 113 matches on CricInto's records, from 7 Nov 2017 to 27 Apr 2026, for New Zealand, Auckland Aces, Auckland, San Francisco Unicorns and Nottinghamshire.
In the Super Smash (51 matches, 2017–2026): 69 runs in 16 innings at an average of 13.80 and a strike rate of 116.95 (highest score 17*); 54 wickets at an average of 24.89 and an economy rate of 7.93 (best 4/26).
In the Plunket Shield (35 matches, 2017–2026): 247 runs in 42 innings at an average of 9.50 and a strike rate of 33.02 (highest score 42); 89 wickets at an average of 25.54 and an economy rate of 2.73 (best 5/29).
In T20Is (13 matches, 2023–2026): 1 runs in 3 innings at an average of 0.50 and a strike rate of 16.67 (highest score 1); 11 wickets at an average of 30.82 and an economy rate of 8.30 (best 3/35).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 5* | 12.00 | 21 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | 6 | 16.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Smash | 51 | 16 | 11 | 69 | 17* | 13.80 | 59 | 116.95 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Plunket Shield | 35 | 42 | 16 | 247 | 42 | 9.50 | 748 | 33.02 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10 |
| Vitality Blast | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1* | 0.50 | 6 | 16.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Major League Cricket | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2* | 2.00 | 6 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 4 | 36 | 220 | 6 | 3/69 | 36.67 | 6.11 | 36.00 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 13 | 12 | 40.5 | 339 | 11 | 3/35 | 30.82 | 8.30 | 22.27 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Smash | 51 | 51 | 169.3 | 1344 | 54 | 4/26 | 24.89 | 7.93 | 18.83 | 1 | 0 |
| Plunket Shield | 35 | 58 | 834 | 2273 | 89 | 5/29 | 25.54 | 2.73 | 56.22 | 2 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast | 8 | 8 | 27 | 211 | 8 | 2/20 | 26.38 | 7.81 | 20.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | 2 | 2 | 5.4 | 61 | 0 | 0/18 | - | 10.76 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | NZ vs BAN T20I | DNB | 0/23 (4) |
| 23 Apr 2026 | NZ vs BAN ODI | 2* (7) | 2/62 (10) |
| 27 Mar 2026 | AA vs CAN Plunket Shield | 6 (33) | 2/99 (29) |
| 9 Mar 2026 | AA vs OV Plunket Shield | 6 (77) & 4 (11) | 1/48 (18) |
| 28 Feb 2026 | AA vs ND Plunket Shield | 0 (4) & 0 (7) | 3/32 (17.2) & 2/41 (10) |
| 22 Jan 2026 | AUC vs ND Super Smash | 0 (1) | 1/45 (4) |
| 16 Jan 2026 | AUC vs CD Super Smash | DNB | 0/27 (3) |
| 5 Dec 2025 | AA vs WF Plunket Shield | 15* (20) | 1/43 (15) & 2/34 (18) |
| 9 Jul 2025 | SFU vs MNY Major League Cricket | 2* (5) | 0/18 (3.3) |
| 6 Jul 2025 | SFU vs LAKR Major League Cricket | 0 (1) | 0/43 (2.1) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Ben Lister scored in the Super Smash?
Ben Lister has scored 69 runs in the Super Smash, at an average of 13.80.
How many wickets has Ben Lister taken in the Super Smash?
Ben Lister has taken 54 wickets in the Super Smash, with best figures of 4/26.
How many runs has Ben Lister scored in the Plunket Shield?
Ben Lister has scored 247 runs in the Plunket Shield, at an average of 9.50.
How many wickets has Ben Lister taken in the Plunket Shield?
Ben Lister has taken 89 wickets in the Plunket Shield, with best figures of 5/29.
How many runs has Ben Lister scored in T20Is?
Ben Lister has scored 1 runs in T20Is, at an average of 0.50.
How many wickets has Ben Lister taken in T20Is?
Ben Lister has taken 11 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/35.
What is Ben Lister's highest score?
Ben Lister's highest score is 42, in the Plunket Shield.
How old is Ben Lister?
Ben Lister was born on 1 Jan 1996, and is 30 years old.
Which teams has Ben Lister played for?
New Zealand (2023–2026), Auckland Aces (2017–2026), Auckland (2017–2026), San Francisco Unicorns (2025) and Nottinghamshire (2024).