The last two years have seen Cooper Connolly become one of the hottest names in Australian cricket. He is a lefty batsman and left-handed orthodox bowler, and was a promising Western Australian junior who became a full time international cricketer for Australia in all three formats in just a few months. Since then, he has won titles in the Big Bash League, won his first Test cap, set a record for five wickets in ODIs and has also got an IPL contract. This article compiles verified facts about his life, career, statistics & net worth.
Who is Cooper Connolly?
Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly (born in Australia in 1995) is a Test, ODI and T20I cricketer for the Australia national team. He is a true all-rounder, a lefty batter and a slow left arm orthodox (spin) bowler. He currently plays for the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, and plays for Western Australia and Perth Scorchers in domestic cricket. He first caught the eye of the world when he was the captain of the Australia under-19 team in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2022, and then made his debut for the senior team in 2024.
Cooper Connolly Age
Cooper Connolly was born on 22 August 2003 in Perth, Western Australia. That makes him 22 years old as of August 2026, with his 23rd birthday falling later this month.
Cooper Connolly Height, Weight or Physical Attribute
- Height: 180 cm (Sofascore); other profiles cite up to 183 cm no single official figure confirmed.
- Weight: not officially disclosed.
- Build: athletic; no verified official measurements exist in public record.
Cooper Connolly Early Life
- Raised in Perth, Western Australia.
- Captained the Western Australia Under-17 side.
- Named captain of Australia’s Under-19 team for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup (announced January 2022).
- Signed by Perth Scorchers, August 2022.
- Twenty20 debut for Scorchers: 7 January 2023, v Brisbane Heat.
Cooper Connolly Family Background
Father: Shane Connolly– widely reported to have coached him and introduced him to cricket fundamentals.
Mother: Donna Connolly.
Siblings/extended family: no independently verified public details available.
Cooper Connolly Career and Stats
List A debut: 24 September 2023, v Queensland (Marsh One-Day Cup). First-class debut: 21 March 2024, v Tasmania (Sheffield Shield final) scored 90. BBL debut: January 2023; hit unbeaten 25 off 11 balls in the 2022–23 final to win the title for Perth Scorchers.
International debuts came within five months: T20I v Scotland (7 September 2024), ODI v England (29 September 2024), Test v Sri Lanka in Galle (February 2025) his Baggy Green (cap 471) presented by Simon Katich, in just his fourth first-class match.
Career-best bowling: 5/22 v South Africa, Mackay, August 2025 youngest Australian to take an ODI five-wicket haul. Signed with San Francisco Unicorns (Major League Cricket) in 2025. Left out of Cricket Australia’s central contract list, April 2025. BBL 2025–26: 13 wickets at 15.38, economy 6.66. Signed by Punjab Kings for the 2026 IPL season (₹3 crore, December 2025 auction).
Profile Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
| Full Name | Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly |
| Born | 22 August 2003, Perth, Western Australia |
| Age (2026) | 22 |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Test Debut | 10 February 2025 v Sri Lanka (cap 471) |
| ODI Debut | 29 September 2024 v England (cap 249) |
| T20I Debut | 7 September 2024 v Scotland (cap 111) |
| Domestic Teams | Western Australia, Perth Scorchers |
| Franchise Teams | Punjab Kings (IPL), San Francisco Unicorns (MLC) |
Test Career Stats (only Test, v Sri Lanka, Feb 2025)
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 66.66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Domestic Career Stats (First-Class, List A, T20 — as of March 2024)
Batting
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| First-Class | 1 | 2 | 0 | 108 | 90 | 54 | 145 | 74.48 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| List A | 4 | 4 | 0 | 68 | 42 | 17 | 75 | 90.66 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| T20 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 226 | 37* | 28.25 | 155 | 145.8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
| First-Class | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| List A | 4 | 162 | 118 | 3 | 1/25 | 39.33 | 4.37 | 54 |
| T20 | 15 | 78 | 91 | 6 | 3/25 | 15.16 | 7 | 13 |
Note: this domestic table reflects an early-2024 snapshot from ESPNcricinfo. His numbers have grown substantially since across further Scorchers, Western Australia, Australia A, and international appearances. For a complete, always-current stat line across all formats, ESPNcricinfo’s Statsguru page for Connolly is the best live source.
Standout Individual Performances (Verified)
| Date/Event | Format | Performance |
| Jan 2023, BBL Final v Brisbane Heat | T20 | 25* off 11 balls — winning knock |
| Mar 2024, Sheffield Shield Final v Tasmania | First-Class | 90 (debut innings) |
| Aug 2025, v South Africa, Mackay | ODI | 5/22 in 6 overs — youngest Australian to take an ODI five-wicket haul |
| Oct 2025, v India, Adelaide | ODI | 61* (part of a match-defining innings) |
| BBL 2025–26 season | T20 | 13 wickets at 15.38 average, 6.66 economy (best among top 10 wicket-takers that season) |
| BBL 2024–25 season | T20 | 351 runs at 50.14 average |
Cooper Connolly Personal Life
Connolly has generally kept his personal life private. Publicly available information indicates that, as of early 2026, he was not known to be married, and he has not publicly confirmed a relationship. He is closely associated with Perth and the Western Australian cricket community, where he was raised and where his cricket journey began.
Cooper Connolly Net Worth
- Net worth: not officially disclosed; third-party estimates range from ~$150,000 to $2 million USD (2026) — unverified.
- IPL 2026 deal: Punjab Kings, ₹3 crore (~USD 330,000–470,000), December 2025 auction, Abu Dhabi.
- Other income: Perth Scorchers (BBL) contract, Western Australia domestic contract, international match fees.
- Reported sponsorship: Gray-Nicolls (equipment) — unconfirmed by official source.
Cooper Connolly Social Media
| Platform | Handle | Notes |
| @cooperconnolly9 | Training, matchday, and personal life updates |
Follower count and other platforms not officially confirmed in public sources.
Cooper Connolly Interesting Facts
- He captained Australia’s Under-19 side at the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup as a teenager.
- He won a BBL title with Perth Scorchers in just his second Twenty20 innings, hitting the winning runs in the 2022–23 final.
- He scored 90 on his first-class debut in a Sheffield Shield final.
- He made his Test, ODI, and T20I debuts for Australia within a five-month span between September 2024 and February 2025.
- He received his Baggy Green cap from fellow West Australian Simon Katich.
- He became the youngest Australian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, against South Africa in 2025.
- He has played Major League Cricket in the United States for the San Francisco Unicorns under coach Shane Watson.
- He signed with Punjab Kings for the 2026 Indian Premier League season.
- He models his batting approach on former Australia batter Shaun Marsh.
Conclusion
Cooper Connolly has progressed from being an Australian Under-19 captain, to an international in all three formats and a record-setting ODI bowler, and now an all-rounder contracted to the IPL in less than 2 years. From a BBL final to his debut Test, his journey has been a mix of leadership skills, a solid foundation in Western Australian cricket and consistency in pressure situations. The next few seasons will be critical to Connolly’s progression for his central status with the club remains to be determined and he has a number of franchise obligations coming up.
FAQ’S
Cooper Connolly is an Australian international cricketer, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler who plays for Australia, Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, and Punjab Kings.
He was born on 22 August 2003 in Perth, Western Australia, making him 22 years old as of August 2026.
He made his T20I debut against Scotland on 7 September 2024, his ODI debut against England on 29 September 2024, and his Test debut against Sri Lanka in February 2025.
He has played for Australia, Western Australia, Perth Scorchers (Big Bash League), San Francisco Unicorns (Major League Cricket), and Punjab Kings (Indian Premier League).
Yes. He was signed by Punjab Kings for the 2026 IPL season at the December 2025 auction in Abu Dhabi.
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