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Hugh Weibgen

Hugh Weibgen is a promising young Australian cricketer, right-handed batter & off-spin bowler, known for captaining Australia U-19s to victory in the 2024 World Cup, currently playing for Brisbane Heat (BBL) & Queensland (domestic) and rising through the ranks after signing with the Heat and making a List A century. He represents Valley District Cricket Club and earned a rookie contract with Queensland Bulls, showcasing calm leadership and strong performances in high-pressure situations, noted for his century against England U-19 and 115* for Queensland. 

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Full Name
Hugh Desmond Weibgen
Born
28 October 2004
Place Of Birth
Brisbane, Queensland
Country
Australia
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-break
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Queensland vs Western Australia · 26th Match First Class March 5, 2026 30 88 3 0 34.09
Queensland vs South Australia · 19th Match List A February 21, 2026 26 35 2 0 74.29
Queensland vs South Australia · 22nd Match First Class February 16, 2026 45 148 5 0 30.41
Victoria vs Queensland · 20th Match First Class February 5, 2026 15 50 1 0 30.00
Victoria vs Queensland · 16th Match List A February 3, 2026 33 49 3 0 67.35
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat · Match 24 T20 January 5, 2026 24 25 0 1 96.00

Matches

Tasmania Tasmania
198/10 & 341/10
Result
178/10 & 221/10
TT won by 140 runs March 14, 2026 5:00 am
Queensland Queensland
Queensland Queensland
173/10 & 44/6
Result
210/10 & 229/10
Match Drawn March 5, 2026 5:30 am
Western Australia Western Australia
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Major Teams

  • Brisbane Heat: Signed for the Big Bash League (BBL).

  • Queensland Bulls: Represents in First-Class & List A cricket (Marsh Sheffield Shield, Marsh One-Day Cup).

  • Sydney Thunder: Played as a local replacement player in BBL|2024-25.

  • Australia Under-19s: Captained the victorious U-19 World Cup team.

  • Prime Minister's XI: Selected to play.

  • Valley District Cricket Club: His local club. 

Key Achievements & Records

  • U-19 World Cup 2024: Captained Australia to victory; named to ICC's Team of the Tournament.

  • Maiden List A Century: Scored an unbeaten 115* off 94 balls for Queensland against Western Australia in Sep 2025.

  • U-19 Century: Scored a century (100+) against England U-19 in the World Cup.

  • BBL Debut: January 2025, as a concussion sub for Sydney Thunder.

  • Domestic Rise: Broke into senior cricket rapidly with Queensland after the U-19 success, impressing with calm leadership and big scores.