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Ellie Johnston

Ellie Renee Johnston (born 29 January 2003) is an Australian right-handed batter and leg-spin bowler known for her explosive power-hitting. Representing Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL and South Australia in the WNCL, the former Brisbane Heat player is a versatile all-rounder who has also represented the Governor-General’s XI. 

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Full Name
Ellie Renee Johnston
Born
29 January 2003
Place Of Birth
Kaimkillenbun, Queensland
Country
Australia
Role
All-rounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg-spin
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
South Australia Women vs New South Wales Breakers Women · Match 40 List A March 14, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
South Australia Women vs New South Wales Breakers Women · Match 37 List A March 12, 2026 5 6 1 0 83.33
Australian Capital Territory Women vs South Australia Women · Match 36 List A February 24, 2026 6 8 1 0 75.00
Sydney Sixers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women · 40th Match Women T20 December 7, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women · 30th Match Women T20 November 30, 2025 8 3 0 1 266.67
Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women · 27th Match Women T20 November 28, 2025 2 3 0 0 66.67

Major Teams Represented

Current Team: Adelaide Strikers (WBBL), South Australian Scorpions (WNCL)
Past Teams: Brisbane Heat (WBBL), Queensland Fire (WNCL), Governor-General's XI

Domestic Debuts

  • WNCL (Domestic List A) Debut: 2012/13 season for South Australia.
  • WBBL (Domestic T20) Debut: December 12, 2015, for Adelaide Strikers against Hobart Hurricanes. 

Significant Records & Performances

  • WBBL|08: Recorded 54 runs from 34 balls (including four sixes) against the Melbourne Stars.
  • Impact: Known for her aggressive batting style, frequently used to boost scoring rates in the middle order.
  • Recent Form: Scored 51 off 40 balls against Western Australia in the WNCL (Feb 2025). 

Awards & Milestones

  • 2021: Awarded 'Young Player of the Year' in her state competition.
  • 2023: Selected to play for the Governor-General’s XI against the touring Pakistan Women’s team.
  • Tournament Participation: Part of the winning Warriors team in the FairBreak Invitational in Hong Kong. 

Key Statistics

  • Playing Style: Aggressive top/middle-order batter.
  • Recent WNCL Form: Consistently scoring for South Australia, including a 40-run performance against Victoria.