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Tom Andrews

Tom Andrews is an Australian left-arm orthodox spinner and left-handed batsman, known for playing for Sydney Thunder, Tasmania, South Australia, and representing Australia at U-19 level, making a name as a dependable all-rounder who's excelled in BBL, particularly in BBL|14 as a financial planner turned impactful player. He debuted for Thunder as an injury replacement, impressing with wickets and lower-order batting, earning a player of the match award and nomination for Thunder's Player of the Year. 

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Full Name
Thomas David Andrews
Born
7 October 1994
Place Of Birth
Darwin, Northern Territory
Country
Australia
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Slow left-arm orthodox
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy · Match 29 T20 August 22, 2025 7 9 1 0 77.78
Northern Territory Strike vs Chicago Kingsmen · Match 26 T20 August 21, 2025 48 38 6 1 126.32
Northern Territory Strike vs Bangladesh A · Match 19 T20 August 19, 2025 18 16 2 0 112.50
Northern Territory Strike vs Australian Capital Territory · Match 14 T20 August 18, 2025 9 5 2 0 180.00
Northern Territory Strike vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy · Match 11 T20 August 17, 2025 4 9 0 0 44.44
Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal · Match 5 T20 August 15, 2025 32 26 2 1 123.08

Matches

Sydney Sixers Sydney Sixers
Sydney Thunder Sydney Thunder
Sydney Thunder Sydney Thunder
Melbourne Renegades Melbourne Renegades
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Major Teams Represented

  • Domestic/State: Tasmania, South Australia.
  • BBL/Franchise: Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades.
  • National/Representative: Australia Under-19s, National Performance Squad, Cricket Australia XI. 

Career Highlights & Debuts

  • Youth: Represented Northern Territory at U17/U19 levels; Centre of Excellence invite at 16; Australia U19 World Cup 2014 (26 wickets in 16 Youth ODIs).
  • List A Debut: July 24, 2014, for National Performance Squad vs. India A (Quadrangular Series).
  • First-Class Debut: December 2, 2015, for Cricket Australia XI vs. West Indies.
  • Big Bash League (BBL): Joined Sydney Thunder as injury replacement in BBL|14, made immediate impact, nominated for Player of the Year. 

Records & Awards

  • Known for control, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure.
  • Earned nomination for Sydney Thunder's Mike Hussey Medal (Player of the Year) in BBL|14.
  • In BBL|14, scored 66 runs in 4 innings at an impressive 206 strike rate.
  • Took 4 wickets on debut in Matador Cup (domestic 50-over).
  • Took 4 wickets on first-class debut. 

Playing Style

  • A dependable spin-bowling all-rounder, effective with both bat and ball.
  • Excels with control and composure in his bowling.