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Nick Hobson

Nick Hobson is an Australian left-handed middle-order batsman known for his explosive power-hitting, primarily for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Western Australia in domestic cricket, playing crucial roles in their recent BBL titles, including hitting the winning runs in BBL|12 with a famous finish. He's a specialist white-ball finisher, having shifted focus from opening, and is recognized for high strike rates and impactful cameos, with a List A average of 48.00 and significant T20 contributions. 

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Full Name
Nicholas Richard Hobson
Nickname
Nick Hobson
Born
22 August 1994
Place Of Birth
Perth, Western Australia
Country
Australia
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers · Match 36 T20 January 15, 2026 3 4 0 0 75.00
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades · Match 26 T20 January 7, 2026 10 13 1 0 76.92
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers · Match 23 T20 January 4, 2026 5 7 0 0 71.43
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes · Match 12 T20 December 26, 2025 29 23 4 0 126.09
Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers · Match 6 T20 December 19, 2025 26 11 3 1 236.36
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers · Match 1 T20 December 14, 2025 0 0 0 0 -

Matches

Perth Scorchers Perth Scorchers
Sydney Sixers Sydney Sixers
Perth Scorchers Perth Scorchers
Sydney Sixers Sydney Sixers
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Major Teams Represented

  • Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers (2018/19–present).
  • Domestic: Western Australia (2020/21–2023/24).
  • Other Teams: Western Australia U23s, Claremont-Nedlands (club).
  • International T20 Leagues (Selected): Brampton Wolves (Canada), Chennai Braves (UAE). 

Domestic Career Debuts

  • Big Bash League (BBL): A key player for the Perth Scorchers, notably hitting the winning runs in the BBL|12 Final and having a high strike rate in BBL|14.
  • List A: Made his List A debut for Western Australia on March 2, 2021.
  • T20: Made his T20 debut for the Perth Scorchers in January 2019. 

Career Highlights & Awards

  • BBL|12 Title: Hit the winning runs with back-to-back boundaries in the final over to secure the championship for the Scorchers.
  • Power Hitting: Known for rapid scoring, recording the Scorchers' second-highest strike rate (150) in BBL|14 (minimum 50 runs).
  • BBL|14 Player of the Match: For an unbeaten 47 off 16 balls against Brisbane Heat.
  • Full State Contract: Earned an upgrade from Western Australia for his strong white-ball performances.