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Jordan Silk

Jordan Silk is an Australian middle-order batter and exceptional fielder, known for his impactful performances with the Sydney Sixers (BBL) and Tasmania (domestic cricket), with highlights including winning BBL titles (BBL|09, |10) and the Bradman Young Cricketer award (2014), noted for explosive starts in FC cricket and thrilling catches, praised by Ricky Ponting as the best fielder in Australia.

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Full Name
Jordan Christopher Silk
Born
13 April 1992
Place Of Birth
Penrith, New South Wales
Country
Australia
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Medium
Height
187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Tasmania vs Queensland · 30th Match First Class March 14, 2026 98 220 7 1 44.55
Tasmania vs New South Wales · Final List A March 11, 2026 4 7 1 0 57.14
Tasmania vs Victoria · 25th Match First Class March 5, 2026 7 31 0 0 22.58
Western Australia vs Tasmania · 18th Match List A February 10, 2026 24 17 2 1 141.18
Western Australia vs Tasmania · 21st Match First Class February 5, 2026 95 193 9 0 49.22
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers · Match 27 T20 January 8, 2026 17 20 0 0 85.00

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
Tasmania Tasmania
New South Wales New South Wales
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Major Teams Represented

  • Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers (since 2013/14)
  • Domestic (First-Class/List A): Tasmania (since 2012/13)
  • Other: Australia A, National Performance Squad, Cricket Australia XI 

Domestic Debuts

  • List A Debut: December 1, 2012, for Tasmania vs Western Australia in Burnie.
  • First-Class Debut: March 7, 2013, for Tasmania vs Queensland in Brisbane.
  • Big Bash League (T20) Debut: December 21, 2013, for Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder in Sydney. 

Career Highlights & Records

  • BBL: Key member of Sydney Sixers' BBL|09 & |10 championship squads; Sydney Sixers' second-most capped player and third-highest run-scorer (over 2,400 runs).
  • First-Class: Began with centuries in his first three FC matches, including in the Sheffield Shield final, helping Tasmania win the title.
  • Bradman Young Cricketer: Won the prestigious award in 2014 for outstanding young talent.
  • Fielding: Renowned for incredible catches, including spectacular ones in early BBL seasons, leading to praise from Ricky Ponting.
  • Batting Prowess: Noted for powerful hitting and ability to score quickly, particularly as a finisher in T20s and a reliable middle-order presence in red-ball cricket. 

Awards & Accolades

  • Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year (2014).
  • BBL Champion (Sydney Sixers, BBL|09, |10).