Matt Short

Matthew William Short, born on November 8, 1995, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, is a professional cricketer who has represented Australia at the international level in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. His career began early, participating in the 2014 Under-19 World Cup where he scored 237 runs. He made his List A debut on July 20, 2014, for the Australia National Performance Squad and his first-class debut on October 29, 2015, for Cricket Australia XI. Short quickly established himself as a versatile all-rounder, developing both his batting and bowling skills through various domestic circuits.

Short’s career progression saw him move through teams like the Melbourne Renegades before finding significant success with the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL). This move proved pivotal, as he transitioned to opening the batting, leading to outstanding performances. In the 2021–22 BBL season, he finished with the third-most runs (493) and second-most sixes (26). His leadership potential was recognized, culminating in him captaining the Strikers and scoring his maiden BBL century in January 2023 with 100* off 59 balls during a record-breaking run chase. This achievement, combined with consistent overall performance, earned him the BBL12 Player of the Tournament award. He continued his strong form in Sheffield Shield cricket during the 2022-23 season, accumulating 623 runs and taking 10 wickets at an average of 21.50.

His impressive domestic form opened the door to international cricket. Short made his T20I debut for Australia on August 30, 2023, against South Africa, followed by his ODI debut against India on September 22, 2023. A significant highlight of his international career came on September 1, 2023, when he scored his maiden international half-century with 66 runs off just 30 balls in a T20I against South Africa, contributing to a series victory. In September 2024, during a white-ball tour against England, Short achieved his maiden five-wicket haul in T20Is, taking 5 for 22, the third-best figures for an Australian bowler in T20Is. He also recorded his maiden ODI half-century off 23 balls in the same series, demonstrating his consistent growth and impact as an international player. Short currently plays for Victoria at the state level, captains the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, and plays for the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket.