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Jess Jonassen

Jessica Louise Jonassen (born 5 November 1992) is a premier Australian left-arm orthodox spinner and batting all-rounder for the Brisbane Heat and Australia. A key figure in multiple ICC World Cup wins and the 2022 Commonwealth Games, she captains the Heat and Queensland Fire. She has over 100 ODI wickets and is a seasoned international campaigner. 

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Full Name
Jessica Louise Jonassen
Nickname
JJ, Jono
Place Of Birth
Emerald, Queensland
Born
November 05, 1992
Height
5 ft 6 in
Eye Colour
Hazel
Jersey No.
21
Batting Style
Left-Handed
Bowling Style
Slow Left arm Orthodox
Father
Raymond Jonassen
Mother
Jayne Jonassen
Sister
Emma Pershouse,Laura Jonassen
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Hobbies
Reading and playing the guitar
School
Emmaus College, Griffith University
Instagram
Twitter
Role
Bowler
Country
Australia
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Yorkshire Women vs Durham Women · 17th Match List A April 29, 2026 104 109 15 0 95.41
Lancashire Women vs Yorkshire Women · 14th Match List A April 25, 2026 108 122 13 2 88.52
Yorkshire Women vs The Blaze Women · 11th Match List A April 18, 2026 67 57 10 1 117.54
Yorkshire Women vs Surrey Women · 7th Match List A April 15, 2026 13 29 1 0 44.83
Yorkshire Women vs Somerset Women · 3rd Match List A April 11, 2026 17 18 2 0 94.44
New South Wales Breakers Women vs Queensland Fire Women · Final List A March 21, 2026 6 9 1 0 66.67

Matches

Yorkshire Women Yorkshire Women
290/10
Result
290/8
Match Tie April 29, 2026 3:00 pm
Durham Women Durham Women
Lancashire Women Lancashire Women
158/10
Result
241/10
YOR-W won by 83 runs April 25, 2026 3:00 pm
Yorkshire Women Yorkshire Women
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Jess Jonassen Debut In International Cricket

  • WTest- August 11 – 14, 2015 vs England (W) at Canterbury
  • WODI- January 25, 2012 vs NZ (W at Sydney
  • WT20I- January 20, 2012 vs NZ (W) at North Sydney

Jess Jonassen Cricket & More

  • Domestic – Australia Women, Brisbane Heat Women, Lancashire Thunder
  • WPL Teams – Delhi Capitals Women
  • The Hundred - Sunrisers Leeds Women (2026)

Jess Jonassen Awards

  • Women’s National Cricket League Player of the Year: 2014–15
  • Queensland Fire Player of the Year: 2010–11, 2014–15
  • Brisbane Heat Most Valuable Player: 2019–20

Jess Jonassen Personal Life

In February 2018, Jonassen became engaged to partner Sarah Gooderham and they were married in Hawaii 6 April 2023. The couple planned to marry in May 2020 but postponed their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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FAQs About Jess Jonassen

What is the qualification of Jess Jonassen?

After completing a law degree at Griffith University in 2015, Jonassen continued her studies by undertaking a graduate certificate in forensic mental health.

What musical instrument does Jess Jonassen play?

Jess is a keen guitarist.