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Scott Boland

Australia · Melbourne Stars · Victoria

Scott Boland

37Australia

  • Right-handed lower-order batter
  • Right-arm fast-medium bowler
  • Bowls through the innings

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First-class record

Bowling

MatBallsWktsAvgEconBest5w10w
First-class6112,03427119.352.616/792
Tests203,3658718.452.866/731
v South Africa34621217.172.685/8110
Domestic418,66918419.782.526/2261
Last 10101,8404519.932.936/2220

Batting

MatInnsRunsAvgSR100/50HS
First-class61753698.7928.60/040
Tests20261679.8229.10/040
v South Africa334314.3323.40/040
Domestic41492028.0828.10/024*
Last 1010149210.2226.20/040

Batting style

Watchful lower-order batter

  • Weak against pace
FigurePlayerParAgainst par
Average9.028.1
Average v pace8.926.4
Average v spin9.433.3
Strike rate v pace3452
Strike rate v spin1653
Balls per dismissal3154
Dot %85.874.0

1,008 balls in Tests and domestic first-class matches · Dec 2021 – Oct 2026

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Bowling style

Dominant seamer

  • Strong against right-handers
FigurePlayerParAgainst par
Average18.228.1
Balls per wicket41.054.0
Economy2.663.12
Average with the new ball17.125.1
Average v right-handers18.027.4
Average v left-handers18.729.5
Dot %78.874.8

8,367 balls bowled in Tests and domestic first-class matches · Dec 2021 – Oct 2026

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Men's First-class

International rank
4th
bowlers
Overall rank
8th
all first-class bowlers
Runs a match
+32.4
above an average player

Men's First-class bowling, runs a match

AveragePeak +33.2 above
March 2026Now +32.4 above
20182020202220242026
ICC rank
6
829 points
Last 2 yearsMatWktsBowl avgEconRunsAvgSR
First-class1810016.32.8716811.229.1

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First-class streaks

Last 10CareerNowBest
Took a wicket10/1092%19193434548455
  • Scott Boland has taken a wicket in 10 of the last 10 first-class matches bowled in, including the last 19.

Last 10 first-class matches

DateTeamOpponentGroundBatBowlResult
18 Oct 2026AustraliaSouth AfricaSt George's Park2 & 405/81 (29.0)Lost by an innings and 31 runsL an innings and 31 runs
26 Mar 2026VictoriaSouth AustraliaJunction Oval1 & 0*5/141 (42.0)Lost by 56 runsL 56 runs
14 Mar 2026VictoriaSouth AustraliaJunction Oval0* (4)4/76 (26.0)DrawnDrawn
16 Feb 2026VictoriaWestern AustraliaWACA Ground1* (21)8/49 (24.5)Won by 353 runsW 353 runs
4 Jan 2026AustraliaEnglandSydney Cricket Ground0 (1)4/131 (51.0)Won by 5 wicketsW 5 wkts
26 Dec 2025AustraliaEnglandMelbourne Cricket Ground0 & 65/59 (18.0)Lost by 4 wicketsL 4 wkts
17 Dec 2025AustraliaEnglandAdelaide Oval14* & 14/80 (33.1)Won by 82 runsW 82 runs
4 Dec 2025AustraliaEnglandThe Gabba21* (72)3/134 (36.0)Won by 8 wicketsW 8 wkts
21 Nov 2025AustraliaEnglandPerth Stadium0 (2)4/95 (21.4)Won by 8 wicketsW 8 wkts
10 Nov 2025VictoriaNew South WalesSydney Cricket Ground6 (12)3/51 (25.0)Won by 300 runsW 300 runs

Pace and pitch map

Speed by year, kph
135140145150Usual paceQuicker balls
2016202120222023202420252026

Tests2,701 balls

FullOff side2m4m6m8m10m12m0.0% of balls, 0–1m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 0–1m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps0.9% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps1.3% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps2.5% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps1.1% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps0.8% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps1.8% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps3.0% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps1.6% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps3.0% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps0.4% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps1.9% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps3.9% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps7.9% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps2.8% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps0.8% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps2.7% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps6.0% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps17.6% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps8.1% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps2.3% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps4.9% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps1.8% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps0.4% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps1.7% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps4.1% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps2.3% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.4% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.6% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps1.7% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps1.4% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.6% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.0% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.1% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.4% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.4% of balls, 12–13m from the stumpsLeg sideShort

ODIs576 balls

FullOff side2m4m6m8m10m12m0.2% of balls, 0–1m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 0–1m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 0–1m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 0–1m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 0–1m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 1–2m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps1.2% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 2–3m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 3–4m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps1.6% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 4–5m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps1.9% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps2.3% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps3.6% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps2.8% of balls, 5–6m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps2.1% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps3.6% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps9.0% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps4.5% of balls, 6–7m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps1.6% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps4.2% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps3.8% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps10.4% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps4.5% of balls, 7–8m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps1.6% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps1.4% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps1.4% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps8.0% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps5.0% of balls, 8–9m from the stumps0.9% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps1.4% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps2.4% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 9–10m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 10–11m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.5% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.2% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 11–12m from the stumps1.0% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.3% of balls, 12–13m from the stumps0.7% of balls, 12–13m from the stumpsLeg sideShort

Records

  1. 6thBest economy rates in the Australian One-Day Cup since 2020/214.86

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  1. Opinion · What the second new ball hides about Scott BolandHis latest five-for is being put down to a fresh ball. Two years of Test wickets point to a bowler who hardly needs one.

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