Full Name
Blake Nikitaras
Born
29 April 2000
Place Of Birth
Mount Lawley, Western Australia
Country
Australia
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-Arm Medium
Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras is a young, left-handed Australian batter for Sydney Thunder and New South Wales, known for his stylish top-order play, debuting in First-Class cricket in 2022 (NSW) and BBL in 2023 (Thunder), making an impact with solid scores in his initial Shield matches and earning a spot with the Thunder squad for BBL|12 and BBL|14. The son of former NSW player Steve Nikitaras, he's a product of St. George Grade Cricket, bringing both technique and promise to Australian domestic cricket.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria vs New South Wales · 4th Match | First Class | October 15, 2025 | 59 | 107 | 8 | 0 | 55.14 |
| Western Australia vs New South Wales · 3rd Match | First Class | October 4, 2025 | 12 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 17.39 |
| New South Wales vs South Australia · 4th Match | List A | September 20, 2025 | 20 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 54.05 |
| New South Wales vs Tasmania · 1st Match | List A | September 16, 2025 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Sydney Thunder Academy vs Adelaide Strikers Academy · Match 20 | T10 | April 15, 2025 | 28 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 103.70 |
| Sydney Thunder Academy vs Sydney Sixers Academy · Match 17 | T10 | April 14, 2025 | 63 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 225.00 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania vs New South Wales · 28th Match | First Class | March 15, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Shield 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | Oct 4, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026 | 71 | 176 | 8 | 0 | 40.34 |
| Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2025 | LISTA | Sep 16, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026 | 25 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Melbourne T10 Invitational 2025 | T10 | Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 | 302 | 178 | 22 | 18 | 169.66 |
| Big Bash League 2024 | T20 | Dec 15, 2024 - Jan 27, 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Sheffield Shield 2024 | FIRSTCLASS | Oct 8, 2024 - Mar 30, 2025 | 150 | 365 | 19 | 0 | 41.10 |
Matches
New South Wales New South Wales
Western Australia Western Australia
Tasmania Tasmania
New South Wales New South Wales
Major Teams Represented
- Major Teams: New South Wales (First-Class, List A, T20) & Sydney Thunder (BBL)
- Local Club: St. George (NSW Premier Cricket)
Key Debuts
- First-Class Debut (NSW): March 23, 2022 (vs. South Australia), scoring 44 & 56.
- Big Bash Debut (Sydney Thunder): January 19, 2023 (vs. Melbourne Renegades).
Career Highlights & Records
- Early Promise: Made an immediate impression in his Shield debut with significant half-centuries.
- BBL Opportunity: Signed with Sydney Thunder for BBL|12 and returned as a replacement player for BBL|14, adding depth to their batting.
- Developing Player: Consistently building his career across formats, known for stylish stroke play and composure.
