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Australia tour of New Zealand | Twitter reacts as Carey persuades Marsh for excellent review

Wicketkeepers have a thankless job to play in the game of cricket, especially after the introduction of the Decision Review System. Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey’s timely intervention helped his side to a crucial wicket against New Zealand in the first T20I at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

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Australia tour of New Zealand | Twitter reacts as Ben Dwarshuis sends Conway’s stumps flying

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‌BBL | Twitter reacts to Billings and McAndrew shun Sixers as Thunder gush into grand finale

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BBL | Twitter reacts to Smith’s fifty on return eliminate Strikers as Sixers secure top two finish 

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BBL | Twitter reacts to Dwarshuis nerves of steel topple Thunder in nailbiting Sydney Derby

International career

Ben Dwarshuis was born on June 23, 1994, and is an Australian cricketer. He debuted for the Australian national team in April 2022.

Dwarshuis is a seam-bowling all-rounder who has been working hard to get his first call-up to play for Australia. He grew up in a town that produced famous cricketers like Allan Border and Shane Watson. This background helped shape his skills as an all-rounder, combining both bowling and batting abilities.

ODI

• Debut: England vs Australia at Nottingham - September 19, 2024
• Last Match: Australia vs India at Dubai (DICS) - March 04, 2025

T20I

• Debut: Pakistan vs Australia at Lahore - April 05, 2022
• Last Match: India vs Australia at Bengaluru - December 03, 2023

Milestones

• January 2018: Was named in Australia's T20I squad for the 2017–18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series.
• February 2022: Named in Australia's T20I squad for a one-off match against Pakistan.
• April 5, 2022: Played his first T20I match for Australia against Pakistan.
• November 2023: Selected for the 5-match T20 series against India.
• In the 4th T20I against India (November 2023), he took 3 wickets for 40 runs in 4 overs.
• September 19, 2024: Debuted in ODI for Australia against England in a five-match series, wearing shirt number 248.
• March 4, 2025: Played his last ODI match for Australia against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Leagues Participation

Ben Dwarshuis has played for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League since the 2014/15 season. He is known for his skills as a bowler and occasional batter. While he has not played in the Indian Premier League, Dwarshuis has become an important part of his team in the BBL. His consistent performances have helped the Sixers in many matches.

Indian Premier League

Ben Dwarshuis had a couple of chances to be part of the Indian Premier League. In 2018, he was bought by Kings XI Punjab for INR 1.4 Crore, but he did not play in any matches. In 2021, he was added to the Delhi Capitals squad as a replacement for Chris Woakes but still did not make an appearance.

Year	Team	Notes
2018	Kings XI Punjab	Bought for INR 1.4 Crore, but did not play
2021	Delhi Capitals	Signed as a replacement for Chris Woakes, did not play

Big Bash League

Ben Dwarshuis has been with the Sydney Sixers since 2014. He started well by taking 2 wickets for 38 runs in his first match against Melbourne Renegades. Over the years, he has been a strong performer for the team, including taking 5 wickets in one match during the 2021–22 season. As of 2025, he continues to play an important role for the Sixers.

Year	Team	Notes
2014–present	Sydney Sixers	Debuted in 2014, consistent key player
2021–22	Sydney Sixers	Took 5 wickets in a match during the season
2023–24	Sydney Sixers	Took 5-21 against Brisbane Heat in the BBL
2025	Sydney Sixers	Continues to be an important player for the team

Domestic career

Ben Dwarshuis is a left-arm medium bowler and lower-order batsman known for his skills in T20 cricket. He started his career with New South Wales in the 2016-17 season, though injuries delayed his first-class debut. Before that, he made his Big Bash League debut in 2014 with the Sydney Sixers, where he quickly became a regular player and contributed to the team’s success with 13 wickets in his first season. Despite facing injury setbacks, Dwarshuis remained a key player for both the Sixers and New South Wales.

In 2021, Dwarshuis signed with Worcestershire County Cricket Club for the T20 Blast, where he helped the team win the title. He made his first-class debut for New South Wales in October 2022. Although he earned a national call-up during the same season for the Trans-Tasman Tri-Series, he didn’t get a chance to play in the starting eleven. In December 2024, he re-signed with Worcestershire for the 2025 T20 Blast. Additionally, Dwarshuis will play for Islamabad United in the 2025 PSL.

Other Leagues

Ben Dwarshuis has participated in several global and regional cricket leagues. In 2025, he is playing for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He was also part of the Birmingham Phoenix team in the 2022 Men's Hundred competition. In 2024, he played for NSC-M in The Hundred tournament, where he scored 40 points in one of the matches.

Records and achievements

Ben Dwarshuis has achieved several important records in his cricket career. Here are some of the key highlights:

• 2021-22 Big Bash League season: Took his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket.
• 2020-21 Marsh Cup season: Played in the final three matches, including the final, where his team won against Western Australia.
• 2023-24 Big Bash League season: Returned to the Australian team for two T20 matches in India. Took 5 wickets for 21 runs in the BBL|13 qualifier final against Brisbane Heat.
• December 2024: Signed again with Worcestershire County Cricket Club for the 2025 T20 Blast.

These moments show Dwarshuis’s talent in both domestic and international cricket.

Personal life

Ben Dwarshuis keeps his personal life relatively private, focusing on both his family and his cricket career.

Family

Ben was born on June 23, 1994, in Kareela, New South Wales. He comes from an Australian family with Dutch roots. He is married to Courtney Bridge, and the couple prefers to keep their personal life out of the spotlight.

Finance

As of 2025, Ben Dwarshuis's net worth is estimated at $5 million due to his successful career in cricket.

Cars and House

Ben lives in Kareela, New South Wales, Australia, where he calls home. Details about his house or cars are kept private.

Fans

Ben has around 9,000 followers on Instagram, where he shares updates about his career and life.