Brendan Doggett Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Brendan Doggett is an Australian right‑arm fast‑medium bowler who has played Test cricket for his country.

Brendan James Doggett (born 3 May 1994 in Rockhampton, Australia) is a right‑arm fast‑medium bowler who represents Australia in Test cricket. He made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI on 1 October 2016 and earned a rookie contract with Queensland the same season, becoming the second Indigenous Australian to do so. He later moved to South Australia in 2021 and also features for Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.

Doggett’s Test record comprises two matches, 20 runs (highest 13) and seven wickets at an average of 30.71, with best figures of 3/51 against England at Perth Stadium on 21 November 2025. In domestic cricket he claimed six for 31 and five for 109 in the 2024‑25 Sheffield Shield final, a match‑winning 11‑wicket haul that set a new final record. He also signed a short‑term deal with Durham for the early 2025 County Championship.

Brendan Doggett: quick facts

Born: 3 May 1994, Rockhampton
Team: Australia
Teams: Queensland cricket team, Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder

Brendan Doggett career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
Tests	2	2	20	13	20.00	39.22	0	0

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Tests	2	7	3/51	30.71	4.45

Figures as of 13 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Brendan Doggett’s early life

Brendan James Doggett was born on 3 May 1994 in Rockhampton, Australia. He belongs to the Worimi people, making him part of the Indigenous Australian community. Growing up in Queensland, Doggett progressed through local cricket structures and, at the start of the 2016–17 season, secured a rookie contract with the Queensland Bulls. This contract made him the second Indigenous Australian to hold a Queensland contract, highlighting his early promise as a fast‑medium bowler.

Doggett made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI on 1 October 2016 in the Matador BBQs One‑Day Cup. In that opening match against Queensland he bowled fellow Queenslander Ben Cutting to claim his first List A wicket. Over the tournament he took six wickets in four matches, the second‑most for the Cricket Australia XI side, demonstrating his ability to contribute with the ball at a young age.

Brendan Doggett’s domestic career

Doggett’s Queensland tenure began with his first‑class debut in the opening round of the 2017–18 Sheffield Shield season. In his debut innings he recorded figures of 4/33 as Victoria were dismissed for 148, signalling his capacity to take wickets early in matches. He continued to develop, and in February 2018 during round eight of the same Shield season he achieved his maiden five‑wicket haul in first‑class cricket, cementing his reputation as a strike bowler for the Bulls.

In 2021 Doggett transferred to South Australia, joining the Redbacks and later the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. His most notable domestic achievement came in the 2024‑25 Sheffield Shield final, where he earned the player‑of‑the‑match award by taking 11 wickets for 140 runs – 6/31 in the first innings and 5/109 in the second – the best ever match figures in a Shield final and a key factor in South Australia’s first title in 29 years. Ahead of the 2025 English season he signed a short‑term contract with Durham County Cricket Club to play the opening two months of the County Championship.

Brendan Doggett’s international career

Doggett made his Test debut for Australia in the first Test of the 2025–26 Ashes series at Perth Stadium on 21 November 2025. By taking the field he became the fifth Indigenous player to represent the Australian men’s Test side, and together with Scott Boland marked the first occasion that two Indigenous cricketers played together in an Australian Test eleven in the historic match.

Across the two Tests of the series – played in Perth and Brisbane – Doggett scored 20 runs in two innings, with a highest score of 13, and claimed seven wickets at an average of 30.71. His best bowling figures were 3/51 against England at Perth Stadium on his debut, confirming his ability to take wickets in the opening spell of a Test match.

Brendan Doggett’s franchise and league career

In the Big Bash League Doggett has represented three franchises. He played for the Brisbane Heat and later the Sydney Thunder, before joining the Adelaide Strikers, the South Australian side, where he continues to feature as a pace bowler in the domestic T20 competition. His experience across these teams has helped him refine his death‑over skills and adapt to varied pitch conditions.

Doggett’s first foray into English county cricket came in February 2025 when he signed a short‑term deal with Durham County Cricket Club. The agreement covered the first two months of the 2025 County Championship, providing him with exposure to English conditions and an opportunity to contribute to Durham’s bowling attack during the early season. He featured in several matches, taking wickets and gaining valuable experience in the county circuit.

Brendan Doggett’s records and achievements

Doggett is the fifth Indigenous Australian to play Test cricket for his country, and his debut alongside Scott Boland marked the first instance of two Indigenous players appearing together in an Australian Test side. His domestic record includes a historic 11‑wicket match haul (6/31 and 5/109) in the 2024‑25 Sheffield Shield final, the best ever figures in a final and a key factor in South Australia’s first title in 29 years.

In his brief Test career Doggett has taken seven wickets at an average of 30.71, with best figures of 3/51 against England at Perth Stadium on 21 November 2025. In List A cricket he claimed six wickets in four matches for Cricket Australia XI during the 2016–17 Matador BBQs One‑Day Cup, the second‑most for his side in that tournament. These performances underline his ability to contribute both with the ball and lower‑order batting in limited‑overs formats.

Brendan Doggett: frequently asked questions

When was Brendan Doggett born?

Brendan Doggett was born on 3 May 1994 in Rockhampton.

Where is Brendan Doggett from?

Brendan Doggett was born in Rockhampton, Australia.

Which teams has Brendan Doggett played for?

Brendan Doggett plays international cricket for Australia. Brendan Doggett’s other teams include Queensland cricket team, Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder.