Xavier Bartlett – Debut & Last Played Matches (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) and Latest News
Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has quickly become a white-ball option for the national side thanks to his new-ball swing and accuracy. Below is a clean summary of his international debuts, most recent matches, and the latest news so you can track his career at a glance.
International Debut & Last Played Match
| Format | Debut (Team vs Opponent, Venue) | Debut Date | Last Played (Team vs Opponent, Venue) | Last Played Date | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | — | — | — | — | Has not made his Test debut as of August 23, 2025. |
| ODI | Australia vs West Indies, MCG (Melbourne) | February 2, 2024 | Australia vs South Africa, Mackay (Great Barrier Reef Arena) | August 22, 2025 | Took 4/17 on debut and was Player of the Match. |
| T20I | Australia vs West Indies, Perth | February 13, 2024 | West Indies vs Australia, Basseterre (St Kitts) | July 26, 2025 | Two wickets on T20I debut; returned with 2/39 at Basseterre in 2025. |
ODI debut and T20I debut both came against the West Indies in February 2024; last ODI updated to Australia’s home series vs South Africa on August 22, 2025.
Latest News & Match Highlights
- August 22, 2025 – AUS vs SA, 2nd ODI, Mackay: South Africa won by 84 runs. Bartlett struck early with two Powerplay wickets and finished with 2/45. Australia were bowled out for 193 despite Josh Inglis’s 87.
- July 26, 2025 – WI vs AUS, 4th T20I, Basseterre: Bartlett impressed with 2/39, part of a disciplined Aussie bowling performance.
- June–July 2025 – Major League Cricket (USA): Playing for San Francisco Unicorns, Bartlett smashed 59* off 25 from No. 8, showing his batting depth.
- Form & Roles: Bartlett’s strengths remain the new-ball swing and hard length with the white ball. Australia continue to use him mainly in ODIs and T20Is while monitoring red-ball workload.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Xavier Colin Bartlett • Role: Right-arm fast-medium, lower-order batter
- ODI impact: 8 wickets in his first two ODIs (including two 4-fors), earning Player of the Series on debut month.
- Domestic/Franchise: Queensland, Brisbane Heat (BBL), San Francisco Unicorns (MLC).
- Test status: Yet to debut in Tests as of this update.
Why This Matters for Fans
For followers of Australia’s pace stocks, Bartlett’s surge keeps competition intense around the limited-overs squad. His early international success suggests he could push for more ICC events. A future Test cap isn’t ruled out, but for now, he is firmly established as a white-ball option.
Sources & References
- ESPNcricinfo – Player Profile & Match Records
- Official Match Reports – AUS vs SA ODI, Mackay (Aug 22, 2025)
- West Indies vs Australia T20I Series 2025
- Major League Cricket 2025 – San Francisco Unicorns Highlights
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