The Australian cricket squad is a formidable force in international cricket, renowned for its consistent success across formats. Boasting a blend of seasoned veterans and dynamic young talent, the team is currently in strong form, highlighted by their recent T20 World Cup triumph and a packed schedule of high-profile series including the Ashes and tours against top cricketing nations. Led by inspiring captains and featuring a host of individual record-breakers, this squad is poised to continue its legacy of excellence on the global stage.

PLAYER NAMEROLESTYLEJERSEY NUMBER
Mitchell Marsh (Captain)AllrounderBatting: Right hand Bat
Bowling: Right arm Medium
8
Travis Head (Vice-Captain)BatterBatting: Left-hand bat
Bowling: Right arm Offbreak
62
Pat CumminsBowlerBatting: Right-hand
Bowling: Right-arm Fast
30
Tim DavidBatterBatting: Right-hand bat
Bowling: Right arm Offbreak
85
Nathan EllisBowler
Batting: Right-hand Bat
Bowling: Right-arm Fast medium
12
Cameron GreenAllrounderBatting: Right-hand Bat
Bowling: Right-arm Fast medium
42
Josh HazlewoodBowlerBatting: Left hand Bat
Bowling: Right arm Fast medium
38
Josh InglisWicketkeeper Batting: Right-hand Bat95
Glenn MaxwellAllrounderBatting: Right hand Bat
Bowling: Right arm Offbreak
32
Mitchell StarcBowler
Batting: Left-hand Bat
Bowling: Left arm Fast
56
Marcus StoinisAllrounderBatting: Right-hand Bat
Bowling: Right arm Medium
17
David WarnerBatter
Batting: Left-hand Bat
Bowling: Legbreak
31
Adam ZampaBowler
Batting: Right-hand Bat
Bowling: Legbreak Googly
63
Matthew wadeWicket keeper-batsmanBatting: Left Hand Bat
Bowling: Right Arm Medium
63
Ashton AgarBowlerBatting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox
24
Josh PhilippeWicketkeeperBatting: Right-Handed2
Matthew ShortBatsmanBatting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: Right-arm offbreak
5
Sean AbbottAllrounderBatting: Right-hand bat
Bowling: Right arm Fast medium
77
Aaron HardieAllrounderBatting: Right-Handed
Bowling: Right arm Medium fast
20
Xavier BartlettBowlerBatting: Right-Handed
Bowling: Right arm Medium fast
15
Spencer JohnsonBowlerBatting: Left-handed
Bowling: Left arm Fast medium
45
Cooper ConnollyBatting AllrounderBatting: Left hand Bat
Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox
9

Jake Fraser-McGurkBatterBatting: Right hand Bat
Bowling: Legbreak Googly
23
Riley MeredithBowlerBatting: Right hand Bat
Bowling: Right arm Fast
34
AUSTRALIA T20 SQUAD

About Australia T20I Squad

Captain – Mitchell Marsh
Vice Captain – Travis Head
Head Coach – Andrew McDonald
Batting /Bowling Coach – Michael Di Venuto, Daniel Vettori
Fielding Coach – Andre Borovec

History and Key Events

Australia has a rich cricket history, including winning the 2021 T20 World Cup and reaching the 2025 World Test Championship Final. Their men’s team has held The Ashes since 2017-18 and boasts a strong T20I record, winning 12 of their past 14 matches. The 2025/26 season is busy, featuring a Test and T20I tour to the West Indies, T20Is in Darwin against South Africa, and a landmark five-match T20I series at home against India. The Ashes against England will see Day-Night Tests at The Gabba and Adelaide Oval. The women’s team will host India in a multi-format tour, including a Test at the redeveloped WACA. Cricket Australia expects continued record attendance and viewership.

Records and Achievements

Team success includes the 2021 T20 World Cup, holding The Ashes, and winning 12 of their last 14 T20Is. Individual highlights are Mitch Owen’s fastest BBL century, Jason Behrendorff’s T20I Player of the Year award, Mitchell Marsh’s strong IPL and 2021 T20 World Cup performance, Tim David’s high T20I strike rate, and significant IPL deals for Cameron Green and Spencer Johnson

Australia’s cricket teams have achieved significant success, both collectively and through individual brilliance:

  • Team Achievements:
    • Winners of the 2021 T20 World Cup.
    • The men’s team has demonstrated strong recent form, winning 12 of their past 14 T20Is.
    • The Australian men’s team has held The Ashes trophy since the 2017-18 series.

Famous Players

  • Mitchell Marsh (Captain): Leads the T20I squad and is a prolific all-rounder who prefers the No. 3 batting position, having had a successful 2025 IPL season.
  • Pat Cummins: Captain of the Test team for the Ashes and a world-class bowler. He is sometimes rested for white-ball series.
  • Glenn Maxwell: Arguably Australia’s greatest T20 cricketer, known for his agility, elegant catches, precise runouts, and powerful hitting. He has retired from 50-over international cricket but continues in T20Is as an all-rounder.
  • Tim David: Described as one of the most destructive finishers in the T20 format, known for scoring rapid runs and hitting the ball into the stands. He is a key batsman.
  • Adam Zampa: Australia’s premier tweaker and lone specialist spinner in the T20I squad, regarded as Australia’s most valuable T20 player.
  • Mitchell Starc: A world-class bowler in the pace trio, sometimes rested from white-ball series.
  • Josh Hazlewood: Another key member of the world-class pace trio. He was included in both the Test and T20 squads for the West Indies tour.
  • Matthew Wade: Wicketkeeper for the T20I team, known for his performances at No. 7. He will also join the coaching group for the T20 leg of the West Indies tour.
  • Marcus Stoinis: An all-rounder known for power-hitting skills, reliable fielding, and taking crucial wickets. He is also a handy fifth bowling option.
  • Travis Head: A batsman and a World Cup final hero. He is a leading candidate to become David Warner’s new opening partner for the T20 World Cup. He was rested from some white-ball series.
  • Cameron Green: A talented all-rounder whose height provides an advantage in generating pace and bounce, also noted for sharp fielding skills. He was included in both the Test and T20 squads for the West Indies tour.
  • Josh Inglis: A wicketkeeper and batsman who has delivered impressive batting performances.
  • Steve Smith: A prominent batsman. He was ruled out of the first Test against West Indies due to a finger injury and had been dropped from the national side ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup, but is considered a reliable anchor at No. 4 if national selectors want one.
  • David Warner: Secured his spot for an eighth T20 World Cup campaign after finishing as the leading run-scorer in a recent T20 series against West Indies.
  • Nathan Ellis: A bowler who has taken 22 wickets at 17.31 since his T20I debut in 2021.
  • Ashton Agar: A primary spin option as a left-arm orthodox spinner.
  • Matthew Short: An all-rounder and Player of the Big Bash League for two consecutive seasons.
  • Mitch Owen: A Hobart Hurricanes hero and all-rounder who received his maiden international call-up for the T20I series against West Indies after a strong BBL season.
  • Matt Kuhnemann: An emerging gun spinner who is set to make his T20 international debut during the West Indies tour. He is a left-arm orthodox spinner.
  • Sean Abbott: An all-rounder who has been superb in the national side’s white-ball teams.
  • Spencer Johnson: A bowler, snapped up by the Gujarat Titans for $1.78 million at a recent IPL auction.
  • Xavier Bartlett: A bowler, and the leading wicket-taker of the Big Bash League.
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk: A batsman who exploded into the spotlight with a record-breaking century in the Marsh Cup and an entertaining cameo against the West Indies in recent ODIs.
  • Brendan Doggett: Named as a travelling reserve for the Test series but was ruled out due to a hip injury, replaced by Sean Abbott.
  • Marnus Labuschagne: Was left out of the squad for the first Test against the West Indies.

FAQs

What are the recent highlights of the Australian T20I squad’s performance?

The Australian T20I squad recently triumphed in the 2021 T20 World Cup and boasts an impressive record of winning 12 of their past 14 T20I matches.

Who is the current captain of the Australian T20I team?

Mitchell Marsh is the current captain of the Australian T20I team

Who is the vice-captain of the Australian T20I team?

Travis Head serves as the vice-captain for the Australian T20I team.

Who is the Head Coach for the Australian men’s cricket teams (including T20I)?

Andrew McDonald is the Head Coach for the Australian men’s cricket teams.

Coaching Staff

Who are the specialist coaches for batting and bowling?

Michael Di Venuto is the Batting Coach, and Daniel Vettori is the lead Bowling Coach, with Adam Griffith serving as the national pace bowling coach.

Who is the Fielding Coach for the Australian men’s cricket team?

Andre Borovec oversees fielding and wicketkeeping for the Australian men’s cricket team.

Player Roles and Key Contributions

Who are some of the key all-rounders in the T20I squad?

Key all-rounders include Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Cameron Green, all contributing with both bat and ball.

Who is considered Australia’s premier spinner in T20Is?

Adam Zampa is regarded as Australia’s premier leg-spinner and most valuable T20 player.

Which player is known as one of the most destructive finishers in T20 cricket for Australia?

Tim David is widely recognized as one of the most destructive finishers in the T20 format for his ability to score rapid runs.

What is David Warner’s recent form like in T20Is?

David Warner recently secured his spot for an eighth T20 World Cup campaign after finishing as the leading run-scorer in a recent T20 series against West Indies.

Are there any exciting new talents in the T20I squad?

Yes, players like Jake Fraser-McGurk (explosive batsman), Spencer Johnson (bowler who secured a significant IPL deal), and Xavier Bartlett (leading wicket-taker in the Big Bash League) are exciting new talents.

Upcoming Schedule

What is the Australian T20I team’s busy schedule like for 2025/26?

The 2025/26 season includes a Test and T20I tour to the West Indies, T20Is in Darwin against South Africa, and a landmark five-match T20I series at home against India.