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Lauren Smith

Lauren Georgia Smith (born 6 October 1996) is an Australian right-arm off-break bowler and right-handed batter who plays for the Hobart Hurricanes (WBBL) and Tasmania (WNCL). A seasoned WBBL player with over 100 games, she is known for her crafty spin and lower-order batting, having previously played for the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder, securing titles with both. 

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Full Name
Lauren Georgia Smith
Born
6 October 1996
Place Of Birth
Randwick, New South Wales
Country
Australia
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-break
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
New South Wales Breakers Women vs Tasmania Women · Match 35 List A February 23, 2026 1 5 0 0 20.00
New South Wales Breakers Women vs Tasmania Women · Match 33 List A February 21, 2026 22 28 2 0 78.57
Tasmania Women vs Western Australia Women · Match 24 List A January 30, 2026 3 3 0 0 100.00
Tasmania Women vs Western Australia Women · Match 23 List A January 28, 2026 27 30 4 0 90.00
Canterbury Magicians vs Northern Brave Women · Match 29 Women T20 January 25, 2026 10 10 1 0 100.00
Canterbury Magicians vs Wellington Blaze · Match 27 Women T20 January 23, 2026 20 16 1 1 125.00

Major Teams

  • Current: Hobart Hurricanes (WBBL|10-present), Tasmania Tigers (WNCL)
  • Past: Sydney Sixers (WBBL|01-WBBL|05), Sydney Thunder (WBBL|06-WBBL|09), New South Wales Breakers
  • Other: Lancashire Women, South East Stars (England), Canterbury Women (NZ) 

International/domestic Debuts

  • T20 International Debut: February 27, 2016, vs Ireland.
  • ODI Debut: Shortly after her T20I debut, early 2016.
  • Domestic Debut: October 2014 for NSW Breakers vs ACT (4-35 in debut 50-over game).
  • English Domestic (Stint): 2016 for Lancashire; 2022 for South East Stars. 

Statistics

  • WBBL: Over 124 games of experience, with 83+ wickets.
  • Bowling: Best T20 figures of 5/17.
  • WNCL: 70+ wickets and a 4/25 best performance. 

Playing Style & Skills

  • Crafty off-spinner often utilized in crucial middle-over scenarios.
  • Capable lower-order batter and recognized as a high-energy fielder. 

Career Highlights

  • WBBL History: Played in every season since inception (WBBL|01).
  • Achievements: Won multiple WBBL titles (Sixers, Thunder, Hurricanes).
  • International/Coaching: Expanded her experience by coaching the Philippines women's team in 2025.