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Joel Curtis

Joel Curtis is a young Australian left-handed wicketkeeper-batter known for his strong performances for Western Australia (WA) and his recent signing with the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL); he's a tenacious top-order player, recognized for his debut first-class century (119*) and winning the Olly Cooley Medal for WA Premier Cricket's best player, showcasing his rise from state system omissions to a contracted player and BBL debutant in the 2024-25 season. 

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Full Name
Joel L. Curtis
Born
November 4, 1999
Place Of Birth
Perth, Western Australia
Country
Australia
Role
WK-Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-arm Medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
New South Wales vs Western Australia · 28th Match First Class March 14, 2026 46 144 5 1 31.94
Western Australia vs Victoria · 21st Match List A February 21, 2026 91 83 9 2 109.64
Western Australia vs Victoria · 23rd Match First Class February 16, 2026 85 124 12 0 68.55
Western Australia vs Tasmania · 18th Match List A February 10, 2026 75 57 9 2 131.58
Western Australia vs Tasmania · 21st Match First Class February 5, 2026 19 50 2 0 38.00
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers · Match 23 T20 January 4, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00

Matches

New South Wales New South Wales
232/10 & 373/8d
Result
333/10 & 139/9
Match Drawn March 14, 2026 5:00 am
Western Australia Western Australia
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 Represented

  • Perth Scorchers: Signed for the BBL.
  • Western Australia (WA): Earned first state contract after a breakthrough 2024-25 season, deputising for Josh Inglis.
  • Perth CC: Plays club cricket in WACA Premier Cricket.
  • WA 2nd XI: Broke into this team in 2022-23.
  • Overseas Stints: Developed his game in the UK and Darwin. 

Key Debut & Career Milestones

  • First-Class Debut: November 28, 2023, for Western Australia (WA) vs. Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
  • List A Debut: February 13, 2025, for WA vs. South Australia in the Marsh One-Day Cup.

Key Records & Awards

  • Maiden FC Century: Scored an unbeaten 119* against Victoria in a Sheffield Shield match in November 2024.
  • Olly Cooley Medal: Awarded WA Premier Cricket's Fairest & Best Player for the 2024-25 season, scoring 972 runs at 81 for Perth CC.
  • One-Day Cup Century: Scored his first List A century in the 2025-26 season opener against Queensland.
  • Sheffield Shield: Top-scored in both innings (36 & 119*) in only his third first-class match.