Alex Blackwell
141 matches · 22 Feb 2003 to 1 Dec 2019
- Full name
- Alexandra Joy Blackwell
- Born
- 31 Aug 1983, Wagga Wagga
- Age
- 43 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
Alexandra Joy Blackwell (born 31 August 1983) is a former professional cricketer and Australian women's cricket captain who played for New South Wales and Australia as a specialist batter. After making her international debut in 2002–2003, she went on to play more matches for Australia than any other female cricketer in history. A highlight of Blackwell's career was captaining the 2010 Women's team to World Twenty20 victory.
In October 2017, she made her 250th international appearance for the Australian women's cricket team. In November 2019, she announced her retirement from cricket, after a career that spanned 18 years. Her identical twin sister Kate has also played for Australia.
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Alex Blackwell: career summary
Alex Blackwell is an all-rounder, born on 31 Aug 1983 in Wagga Wagga. Alex Blackwell has played 141 matches on CricInto's records, from 22 Feb 2003 to 1 Dec 2019, for Sydney Thunder, Australia and Yorkshire Diamonds.
In the Women's Big Bash League (46 matches, 2016–2019): 1,140 runs in 45 innings at an average of 32.57 and a strike rate of 109.30, with 0 hundreds and 5 fifties (highest score 81*).
In T20Is (43 matches, 2009–2017): 529 runs in 36 innings at an average of 22.04 and a strike rate of 89.51, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 61).
In ODIs (40 matches, 2009–2017): 953 runs in 33 innings at an average of 38.12 and a strike rate of 77.10, with 0 hundreds and 8 fifties (highest score 90).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 15 | 1 | 417 | 74 | 29.79 | 1228 | 33.96 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| ODI | 40 | 33 | 8 | 953 | 90 | 38.12 | 1236 | 77.10 | 0 | 8 | 96 | 4 | 1 |
| T20I | 43 | 36 | 12 | 529 | 61 | 22.04 | 591 | 89.51 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 3 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 46 | 45 | 10 | 1140 | 81* | 32.57 | 1043 | 109.30 | 0 | 5 | 121 | 15 | 1 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 4 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 23 | 13.00 | 54 | 96.30 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0/1 | - | 1.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2019 | ST vs MR Women's Big Bash League | 1 (3) | - |
| 27 Nov 2019 | ST vs MS Women's Big Bash League | 65 (47) | - |
| 24 Nov 2019 | ST vs AS Women's Big Bash League | 6 (10) | - |
| 16 Nov 2019 | ST vs BH Women's Big Bash League | 4 (13) | - |
| 15 Nov 2019 | ST vs SS Women's Big Bash League | 7 (14) | - |
| 12 Nov 2019 | ST vs PS Women's Big Bash League | 6 (9) | - |
| 10 Nov 2019 | ST vs PS Women's Big Bash League | 29 (27) | - |
| 3 Nov 2019 | ST vs HH Women's Big Bash League | 26 (29) | - |
| 27 Oct 2019 | ST vs MS Women's Big Bash League | 45* (36) | - |
| 26 Oct 2019 | ST vs MR Women's Big Bash League | 21 (26) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Alex Blackwell scored in the Women's Big Bash League?
Alex Blackwell has scored 1,140 runs in the Women's Big Bash League, at an average of 32.57.
How many runs has Alex Blackwell scored in T20Is?
Alex Blackwell has scored 529 runs in T20Is, at an average of 22.04.
How many runs has Alex Blackwell scored in ODIs?
Alex Blackwell has scored 953 runs in ODIs, at an average of 38.12.
What is Alex Blackwell's highest score?
Alex Blackwell's highest score is 90, in ODIs.
How old is Alex Blackwell?
Alex Blackwell was born on 31 Aug 1983 in Wagga Wagga, and is 43 years old.
Which teams has Alex Blackwell played for?
Sydney Thunder (2016–2019), Australia (2003–2017) and Yorkshire Diamonds (2016).