Nationality: Australia
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Date of Birth: 1997-05-29 Age: 27
Amanda-Jade Wellington, born on 29th May 1997, may be best known as a dynamic bowler with a wily legbreak that can puzzle the best in the game. Her journey into professional cricket is as much a tale of persistence as it is of raw talent. Taking her first steps on the pitch in the suburbs of Adelaide, Wellington was drawn to cricket at a tender age, inspired perhaps by the whirring flights of Shane Warne’s deliveries or the serene mastery of the game by Ellyse Perry. She ardently honed her skills, her zest evident through her Wednesday afternoons spent sweating away at local club matches, where she quickly became known for her cunning spin.
Amanda-Jade's big break came with her debut for South Australia in the Women's National Cricket League at just 15 years old. This prodigious debut marked her emergence onto the national scene. Her skill with the ball was undeniable, and soon she donned Australian colours, making her international debut in 2016 against South Africa. Her performance in that series contributed to her growing reputation as a bowler who could turn the tide of a game.
Throughout her career, Wellington has had a number of highlights. Perhaps it was in the Women’s Ashes series where her prowess shone through the brightest. The rivalry with England has long been storied, and her strategic dismantling of the English top order in several matches made headlines. Her ability to extract turn even from the most placid of pitches positioned her as a formidable opponent on the field.
Her playing style could be described as astutely deceptive. With a right-hand-bat, though not primarily known for her batting exploits, she has been capable of chipping in with crucial runs down the order. However, it's her legbreaks that capture the imagination. With dexterous wrist action and a calculating mind, she beguiles batsmen into false strokes, turning setups into dismissals with apparent ease.
One indelible moment unfolded during a crucial 50-over World Cup match, where a pivotal spell saw her dismantle a formidable batting line-up, reinforcing her status as an indispensable asset for the national team. As she continues through her career, Amanda-Jade Wellington remains a striking example of skill married with grit, her legacy steadily crafting itself each time she steps onto the field.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 107 | 84 | 21 | 913 | 55 | 10.87 | 683 | 133.67 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 107 |
| 100-Ball | 20 | 17 | 7 | 144 | 33 | 8.47 | 122 | 118.03 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| ODI | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2.50 | 11 | 45.45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 13 | 12 | 3 | 282 | 83 | 23.50 | 219 | 128.77 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 30 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 140 | 139 | 169 | 3128 | 468 | 18.51 | 6.68 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 32 | 32 | 45 | 684 | 95.3 | 15.20 | 7.18 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 6 | 89 | 24 | 14.83 | 3.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 13 | 13 | 15 | 470 | 112 | 31.33 | 4.20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-01-19
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