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Wes Agar

Wes Agar is an Australian right-arm fast bowler, known for his pace and bounce, who represents the Sydney Thunder in the BBL; he previously played for Adelaide Strikers, debuted internationally for Australia in ODI cricket in 2021, and has strong domestic records in Sheffield Shield for South Australia, earning awards like the Bradman Young Cricketer. 

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Full Name
Wesley Austin Agar
Born
5 February 1997
Place Of Birth
Malvern, Victoria
Country
Australia
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Fast Seam
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
South Australia vs Queensland · 6th Match First Class October 15, 2025 32 55 2 2 58.18
South Australia vs Victoria · 8th Match List A October 9, 2025 7 5 0 0 140.00
South Australia vs Victoria · 2nd Match First Class October 4, 2025 10 21 2 0 47.62
South Australia vs Western Australia · 6th Match List A September 24, 2025 17 11 3 0 154.55
New South Wales vs South Australia · 4th Match List A September 20, 2025 4 14 0 0 28.57
Kent vs Leicestershire · 44th Match First Class July 29, 2025 3 42 0 0 7.14

Matches

Worcestershire Worcestershire
447/10
Result
196/10 & 249/10
WOR won by an inning and 2 runs April 24, 2026 3:30 pm
Kent Kent
Kent Kent
178/10 & 253/5d
Result
684/2d
Match Drawn April 10, 2026 3:30 pm
Northamptonshire Northamptonshire
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Major Teams Represented

  • International: Australia
  • Domestic (Australia): South Australia, Adelaide Strikers (traded to Thunder), Victoria
  • Big Bash League (BBL): Sydney Thunder (since BBL|14), Adelaide Strikers (BBL|06-BBL|13)
  • County Cricket (UK): Kent
  • Youth: Australia Under-19s 

Debuts Of International & BBL

  • ODI Debut: July 20, 2021, vs West Indies (Bridgetown).
  • Last ODI: July 24, 2021, vs West Indies (Bridgetown).
  • BBL Debut: January 10, 2017, for Adelaide Strikers.

Career Highlights & Records

  • Adelaide Strikers Legacy: Integral to the Strikers, third all-time leading wicket-taker, MVP in BBL|10, part of their first championship team.
  • South Australia Success: Career-best Sheffield Shield figures of 6/42; led SA wickets in 2019/20 Shield season.
  • Notable Performances: Scored a quick 41 (36 balls) on ODI debut; took 4/6 in BBL|12. 

Awards & Recognition

  • Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year (2020).
  • Lord Hampden Trophy (SA's best Shield player): Twice winner.
  • Strikers MVP (BBL|10)