Matt Short

Matt Short is an Australian international cricketer known for his top-order batting and right-arm off-break bowling. After participating in the 2014 Under-19 World Cup where he scored 237 runs, Matt Short went on to establish himself as a versatile all-rounder in Australian cricket. He made his List A debut on July 20, 2014, representing the Australia National Performance Squad, followed by his first-class debut on October 29, 2015, for Cricket Australia XI. Short further demonstrated his batting prowess by achieving his maiden first-class century in 2017, solidifying his foundation in the domestic arena.

Short’s career progression saw him achieve significant success with the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL), a team he joined in 2018. His transition to opening the batting proved pivotal, leading to outstanding performances, including the 2021–22 BBL season where 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 consistent overall performance earned him the prestigious BBL12 Player of the Tournament award in 2023.

In September 2024, during a white-ball tour against England, Short achieved a career milestone by taking his maiden five-wicket haul in T20Is, recording exceptional figures of 5 for 22, which stands as the third-best for an Australian bowler in T20Is. He further demonstrated his impact in the same series by notching his maiden ODI half-century off just 23 balls, underscoring his consistent growth and influence as an international player. Short currently continues to play for Victoria at the state level, serves as captain for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, and represents the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket.