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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 · Match 22 Women T20 June 5, 2026 17 15 3 0 113.33
Yorkshire Women vs Essex Women · Match 16 Women T20 May 29, 2026 10 14 1 0 71.43
Somerset Women vs Yorkshire Women · Match 11 Women T20 May 27, 2026 17 9 2 1 188.89
Yorkshire Women vs Surrey Women · Match 7 Women T20 May 24, 2026 2 4 0 0 50.00
The Blaze Women vs Yorkshire Women · Match 4 Women T20 May 22, 2026 52 29 8 1 179.31
Yorkshire Women vs Warwickshire Women · Match 35 List A May 16, 2026 110 102 15 0 107.84

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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.