Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 11/04/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Scott Boland
Boland was named in Australia's 16-player Test squad for the three-match series in South Africa, which begins in October 2026. It marks his first visit to South Africa since 2016, when he played the last of his 14 ODIs in Cape Town.
Boland took 26 wickets at 14.62 for runaway leaders Victoria in the 2025-26 Sheffield Shield season. He was preparing to help Victoria chase the title against champions South Australia in the final at Junction Oval.
Boland played a key role in Australia's 4-1 Ashes series win over England in 2025-26, which was his last Test match to date. He had taken time off to manage his workload after the series.
Boland became the 10th Australian cricketer and the first Indigenous Australian to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. It came on the third and final Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy against West Indies at Sabina Park, Jamaica.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Right-arm fast-medium bowler who represents Victoria in domestic cricket and has played Test, ODI and T20I cricket for Australia. He is a Test-focused bowler who was part of Australia's 2023 ICC World Test Championship-winning side and took a Test hat-trick in 2025. |
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| Full Name | Scott Michael Boland |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 189 cm |
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| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Primary School | St John Vianney's Primary School, Parkdale |
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| Secondary School | St Bede's College, Mentone |
Personal Life
| Heritage | Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) |
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Family
| Father | Mick Boland |
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| Brother | Nick Boland |
Career
| Domestic Debut | Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup, 2011-12 season for Victoria |
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| ODI Debut | 12/01/2016 v India |
| T20I Debut | 29/01/2016 |
| Test Debut | 26/12/2021 v England, Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Honours |
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| Notable Achievements | Took a Test hat-trick against West Indies at Sabina Park, Jamaica, on 14/07/2025, becoming the first Indigenous Australian to do so |
| Victoria Record | Became Victoria's all-time leading Sheffield Shield wicket-taker in February 2024 |
| Last ODI | 12/10/2016 v South Africa |
| Last T20I | 06/09/2016 v Sri Lanka |
| Last Test | 04/01/2026 v England |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began playing cricket at Parkdale Cricket Club at the age of six. | |
| 2. Is only the second male Aboriginal player to have appeared in Test cricket for Australia, after Jason Gillespie. | |
| 3. His 6 for 7 spell at the MCG in 2021 helped Australia win the Boxing Day Test. | |
| 4. Nicknamed Barrel and Bolo. | |
| 5. Was a key bowler in Australia's 4-1 Ashes series win in 2025-26, and took 26 wickets at 14.62 for Victoria in the 2025-26 Sheffield Shield season. |
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