Brendan Doggett, the right-arm fast-medium bowler, is set to become the 472nd player to wear the Australian Test cap. He will make his debut in the opening Ashes Test at Perth Stadium on Friday. This opportunity follows his consistent inclusion in the Test squad during recent tours, including the Indian series last year and as a reserve player for the World Test Championship final against South Africa in June.
Brendan Doggett’s Cricket Journey
Brendan Doggett’s first-class career began in October 2017. To date, he has participated in 50 matches, amassing 190 wickets with an impressive average of 26.5. His initial stint was with Queensland, where he played four seasons of the Sheffield Shield. In the 2021-22 season, he transitioned to South Australia, significantly improving his statistics.
Performance Statistics
Since joining South Australia, Doggett has taken 110 wickets at an average of 24.5. This is a marked improvement compared to the 56 wickets he took for Queensland at an average of 30.8. His recent performances have solidified his place in the national squad.
- First-class debut: October 2017
- Matches played: 50
- Wickets taken: 190
- Bowling average: 26.5
- South Australia wickets: 110
- Average for South Australia: 24.5
In the Sheffield Shield from the start of the 2023-24 season, he has excelled, taking 78 wickets in 15 matches with an average of 21.7 and a remarkable strike-rate of 38.1. Among the bowlers with over 50 wickets in this period, only Scott Boland has a better strike-rate than Doggett.
Confronting England’s Tour Squad
The English players in the upcoming Ashes series have mostly not faced Doggett in any professional format. Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue are the exceptions, each having encountered him previously in one match. Bethell faced him in a Big Bash League game in January 2025, while Tongue confronted him in a first-class match involving England Lions and Australia A a month later.
Bowling Style and Anticipations
Doggett’s recorded bowling speeds in T20 matches generally range between 84-86 mph. In the Big Bash League, he has shown effective performance with an average of 20 and a strike-rate of 15 when bowling at shorter lengths. With the added pace and bounce expected at Perth Stadium, spectators and analysts alike are eager to observe Doggett’s effectiveness with the red ball in this highly competitive environment.
