Tasmania

Tasmania, the apple isle of Australia, might seem isolated down south, but when it comes to cricket, the Tasmanians have made their presence known on the national stage. Their cricketing journey began in the early years of Australian cricket, with the team officially entering the first-class scene in 1851, when they played Victoria in what was then the first first-class match in Australia.

Despite their long history, Tasmania spent much of its early years on the fringes, often struggling against more established states like New South Wales and Victoria. It wasn't until the 1977-78 season that Tasmania was granted full first-class status in the Sheffield Shield, marking the start of a new era.

Fast forward to the 2006-07 season, and Tasmania achieved what many had spent decades yearning for – their first Sheffield Shield title. This victory was significant, silencing the sceptics and showcasing the talent harboured on the island. A second victory in the 2010-11 season further cemented their reputation. Not bad for the supposed underdogs.

Key figures have driven Tasmania's success, including Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian captain, who started his illustrious career there. Then there are the likes of David Boon, famed for his solid batting and, somewhat infamously, for a record beer drinking session on a flight. In the modern era, players like Ben Hilfenhaus and George Bailey have carried the torch, contributing to Tasmania's repeated successes.

Matches against mainland teams often evoke a sense of rivalry, particularly against Victoria and even more so against neighbouring New South Wales. These matches often draw spirited crowds, eager to see their team outshine the 'big states'.

The team is known for its gritty playing style, often characterised by tenacious bowling and resilient batting – perhaps reflective of the islanders' own tenacity. Tasmania's strength often lies in its collective team spirit rather than individual stars, although they've had no shortage of the latter.

Home matches are played at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, nestled beautifully by the Derwent River. Here, the atmosphere brims with local pride, and rain or shine, the fans turn up – rain being more frequent given Tassie's unpredictable weather. There's a strong cultural link between the team and the Tasmanian people, a proud sense of representation which extends beyond the game itself. It's a team rooted in determination, with a history that reflects its growth from humble beginnings to respected competitors.

Regular Season, 28th Match, Sheffield Shield - March 15, 2025

Tasmania

331/10 (96.3) & 383/4 (100)

New South Wales

186/10 (62.4) & 202/10 (67.2)

Tasmania won by 326 runs

Regular Season, 26th Match, Sheffield Shield - March 5, 2025

Tasmania

161/10 (52.4) & 345/10 (94.4)

Queensland

425/9 (116.5) & 82/1 (25.4)

Queensland won by 9 wickets

Player of the Match

Michael Neser

Regular Season, 20th Match, One-Day Cup - February 23, 2025

South Australia

329/9 (50)

Tasmania

330/8 (49)

Tasmania won by 2 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Mitchell Owen

Regular Season, 24th Match, Sheffield Shield - February 18, 2025

South Australia

93/10 (47.2) & 388/10 (132.4)

Tasmania

101/10 (33.4) & 293/10 (98)

South Australia won by 87 runs

Player of the Match

Brendan Doggett

Regular Season, 18th Match, One-Day Cup - February 13, 2025

Tasmania

270/5 (40.3)

Victoria

266/9 (50)

Tasmania won by 5 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Caleb Jewell

Regular Season, 19th Match, Sheffield Shield - February 7, 2025

Tasmania

236/10 (86.1) & 291/10 (82.2)

Victoria

258/10 (80) & 249/10 (81.2)

Tasmania won by 20 runs

Player of the Match

Kieran JS Elliott

Regular Season, 15th Match, One-Day Cup - February 5, 2025

Tasmania

205/10 (47.1)

New South Wales

209/3 (38.3)

New South Wales won by 7 wickets (with 69 balls remaining)

Regular Season, 18th Match, Sheffield Shield - December 5, 2024

Tasmania

203/10 (68.1) & 426/10 (113)

South Australia

398/6 (108) & 233/9 (55)

South Australia won by 2 runs

Player of the Match

Jason Sangha

Regular Season, 14th Match, One-Day Cup - December 3, 2024

Tasmania

281/10 (44.2)

Queensland

319/6 (46.3)

Queensland won by 56 runs

Player of the Match

Matt Renshaw

Regular Season, 14th Match, Sheffield Shield - November 23, 2024

New South Wales

338/10 (93.4) & 239/10 (74.5)

Tasmania

364/10 (129.2) & 268/8 (70)

Tasmania won by 55 runs

Player of the Match

Tim Ward

Nivethan Radhakrishnan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 22

Jake Weatherald
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 30

Tim Ward
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Jordan Silk
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Jake Doran
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Bradley Hope
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Aidan O’Connor
Position: Allrounder
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Age: 25

Rafael Macmillan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
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Age: 19

Lawrence Neil-Smith
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Kieran JS Elliott
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Gabe Bell
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Beau Webster
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Mitchell Owen
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Riley Meredith
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Caleb Jewell
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 28

Will Prestwidge
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
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Age: 23

Charlie Wakim
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Tom Rogers
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
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Age: 25

Patrick Dooley
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 27

Ben McDermott
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Tim Paine
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Tom Andrews
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 30

Nathan Ellis
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Peter Siddle
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Jackson Bird
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Matthew Wade
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Macalister Wright
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 27

Jarrod Freeman
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 24

Alex Doolan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 39

Sam Rainbird
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Eamonn Vines
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 31

Benjamin Manenti
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 28

Thomas Stewart Rogers
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Iain Carlisle
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Billy Stanlake
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 30

Matthew Kuhnemann
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 28

George Bailey
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Clive Rose
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Simon Milenko
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Aaron Summers
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Gurinder Sandhu
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Tim David
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Thomas Stewart Rogers
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
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Age: 31

Bellerive Oval
City: Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania
Country: Australia
Capacity: 15000

Sydney Cricket Ground
City: Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Country: Australia
Capacity: 44002

Melbourne Cricket Ground
City: Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria
Country: Australia
Capacity: 90000

Park 25 No.2
City: Adelaide, South Australia
Country: Australia

Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville
City: Thuringowa, Townsville, Queensland
Country: Australia
Capacity: 10000

Hurstville Oval
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Capacity: 1000

Drummoyne Oval
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Capacity: 6000

Junction Oval
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia
Capacity: 8000

W.A.C.A. Ground
City: East Perth, Perth, Western Australia
Country: Australia
Capacity: 18000

Allan Border Field
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia
Capacity: 2500

North Sydney Oval
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Capacity: 20000

Aurora Stadium
City: Launceston, Tasmania
Country: Australia
Capacity: 20000