Caoimhe Bray (born 23 September 2009) is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League.[1] An all-rounder, she plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler and has drawn comparison to Sixers teammate Ellyse Perry.[2] Besides cricket, Bray also plays soccer for the Junior Matildas as a goalkeeper.[3]

Caoimhe Bray
Personal information
Born (2009-09-23) 23 September 2009 (age 15)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2024/25–presentSydney Sixers (squad no. 18)
Career statistics
Competition WT20
Matches 10
Runs scored 47
Batting average 9.40
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 19*
Balls bowled 170
Wickets 10
Bowling average 19.20
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 2/13
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: CricketArchive, 14 November 2024

Career

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Bray made her Twenty20 debut on 11 October 2024 for the Sydney Sixers against the ACT Meteors during the 2024 T20 Spring Challenge.[4] She made her Women's Big Bash League on 27 October during the 2024–25 Women's Big Bash League season, becoming the youngest player to feature in a WBBL match.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Caoimhe Bray Profile - Cricket Player Australia | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ Hytner, Mike (28 October 2024). "Record-breaking 15-year-old Matildas prospect faces tough decision after WBBL debut". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ Ramsey, Andrew (27 October 2024). "Record-setting teen follows in idol Perry's footsteps | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ "SS-W vs ACTW Cricket Scorecard, 3rd Match at Sydney, October 11, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  5. ^ "MR-W vs SS-W Cricket Scorecard, 2nd Match at Adelaide, October 27, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  6. ^ McGlashan, Andrew (27 October 2024). "Fifteen-year-old Caoimhe Bray embraces 'super cool' comparisons with Ellyse Perry". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
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