Billy Stanlake is an Australian fast bowler known for his exceptional height, express pace and ability to generate steep bounce. Born on 4 November 1994 in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Stanlake stands 204 centimetres tall and has represented Australia in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). His career has taken him from Queensland’s youth cricket system to international cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Australia’s domestic competitions.
After several injury-related interruptions, Stanlake returned to Australia’s ODI side in 2026, ending a lengthy absence from international cricket. He subsequently featured in Australia’s ODI campaign in Zimbabwe before a side strain forced him to leave the tour. His career illustrates both the opportunities created by extreme pace and the challenges fast bowlers face when injuries disrupt their progress.
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Billy Stanlake Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
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| ODIRecorded matches only | 2017–2026 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1.33 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | 51.57 |
| T20IReconciled source snapshot | 2017–2019 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 4/8 | 20.14 |
| First-ClassRecorded matches only | 2019–2026 | 9 | 16 | 66 | 13 | 9.43 | 0 | 0 | 30 | — | 25.90 |
| List ARecorded matches only | 2021–2026 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 3.25 | 0 | 0 | 26 | — | 27.15 |
| T20Recorded matches only | 2015–2026 | 70 | 15 | 33 | 7 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 | 65 | — | 29.91 |
This compact table is rendered directly from the shared per-format source selection; recorded-only rows are explicitly labelled. Detailed opponent, venue, year and dismissal analysis remains on the full stats page.
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Billy Stanlake Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Billy James Stanlake |
| Date of birth | 4 November 1994 |
| Age | 31 years as of 12 October 2026 |
| Birthplace | Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) |
| Profession | Professional cricketer |
| Playing role | Fast bowler |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast |
| National team | Australia |
| Domestic state team | Tasmania |
| Big Bash League team | Hobart Hurricanes |
| Previous IPL teams | Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| First senior ODI | Australia vs Pakistan, 13 January 2017 |
| T20I debut | Australia vs Sri Lanka, 17 February 2017 |
| Under-19 World Cup | Australia, 2014 |
| Notable distinction | One of the tallest players to represent Australia internationally |
| Latest reported injury | Side strain during Australia’s ODI tour of Zimbabwe, September 2026 |
Profile details and career milestones are supported by cricket profiles, contemporary reporting and official team announcements.
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Who Is Billy Stanlake?
Billy James Stanlake is an Australian fast bowler whose 204 cm frame helps him extract bounce that shorter bowlers may find harder to generate. He developed through Queensland’s junior cricket system and represented Australia at the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup before making his senior international debut in 2017.
Stanlake’s early international career brought opportunities in both limited-overs formats and the IPL. However, recurring fitness problems interrupted his momentum. After his last T20I appearance in 2019, he continued to pursue professional cricket through Australian domestic competitions, later representing Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes.
His recall to Australia’s ODI squad in 2026 was an important career development. It demonstrated that his domestic performances had brought him back into contention after years away from the senior international side.
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Billy Stanlake Age, Height and Physical Attributes
Billy Stanlake was born on 4 November 1994. He was 31 years old on the research date of 12 October 2026.
His height of 204 cm, or approximately 6 feet 8 inches, is among the defining features of his bowling. His height allows him to release the ball from an elevated position, helping him generate steep bounce and challenge batters who are accustomed to a lower trajectory.
In September 2015, Cricket Australia’s official website described Stanlake as a promising young fast bowler capable of bowling at speeds exceeding 145 km/h in training. The report also highlighted his ability to swing the new ball.
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Height alone does not determine a fast bowler’s success. Pace, control, fitness, movement and the ability to sustain demanding spells all matter. Stanlake’s career has illustrated the importance of balancing his natural physical advantages with durability and consistent availability.
Billy Stanlake Family, Parents and Childhood
Early life in Hervey Bay
Stanlake was born in Hervey Bay, Queensland, and spent the first six years of his life on the Fraser Coast. His family subsequently moved to the Gold Coast in 2001, where he became involved in organised cricket.
His early sporting experiences were not limited to cricket. Stanlake and his brother played Australian rules football for the Hervey Bay Bombers, encouraged by their father, Warren Stanlake. His father had played for Footscray in the Victorian Football League.
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This family sporting connection provides useful context for Stanlake’s early development. Australian rules football was part of his childhood before cricket became his main sporting pursuit.
Billy Stanlake’s father
Warren Stanlake is identified in published biographical material as Billy’s father. His background in Australian rules football is also documented. This is a verifiable sporting connection, rather than an assumption based on the family surname.
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Billy Stanlake’s mother, brother and relationship status
Available biographical sources provide limited dependable detail about Stanlake’s mother, and the sources reviewed do not establish a comprehensive account of his wider family life. His brother is mentioned in accounts of their childhood participation in Australian rules football.
Reliable evidence was not established for a spouse, girlfriend, marriage or children. Such details should not be invented or inferred from social-media speculation.
Billy Stanlake Education and Early Cricket Development
After his family moved to the Gold Coast, Stanlake played cricket for Southport-Labrador and attended The Southport School, commonly known as TSS.
He represented the school’s First XI in consecutive GPS premiership-winning seasons in 2010–11. He also received the Westcott Family Trophy as the First XI’s bowler of the year in both seasons, according to published biographical records.
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Stanlake’s progress through school cricket and Queensland’s age-group system helped him move into senior cricket. Cricket Australia’s reporting in 2015 noted that Queensland had tracked him since he was around 12 years old.
He made his first-grade debut for the Gold Coast Dolphins at age 16 in October 2011. These early milestones show that his pathway involved sustained development through local and state cricket rather than an immediate jump into senior international competition.
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Billy Stanlake’s Under-19 Career and 2014 World Cup
Stanlake emerged as a promising young fast bowler through Queensland’s under-19 system. At the 2013 national under-19 championships in Hobart, he took 14 wickets in three matches, including bowling figures of 6/30 and 5/40. Those performances helped establish his reputation as a significant youth prospect.
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He was selected in Australia’s squad for the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. An earlier foot injury had prevented him from playing in the 2012 edition, and another injury threatened his participation in 2014. He recovered in time to compete.
At the 2014 tournament, Stanlake took five wickets at an average of 19.40 in four matches. His economy rate of 3.34 runs per over made him Australia’s most economical bowler at the competition, according to contemporary reporting.
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His youth performances were an important stepping stone towards a professional contract and senior domestic cricket. They also established the two recurring themes of his career: the promise of his natural pace and the fitness challenges that repeatedly interrupted his progress.
Billy Stanlake’s Domestic Cricket Career
Queensland and his senior breakthrough
Stanlake progressed into Queensland’s senior setup during the 2015–16 season. His early professional cricket included List A and First-Class opportunities, as well as Big Bash League appearances.
Queensland’s coaching staff viewed him as a young fast bowler with considerable potential because of his height, pace and capacity to swing the new ball. His development was also affected by injuries, including stress fractures in his back that caused him to miss the entire 2014–15 season.
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Adelaide Strikers and the Big Bash League
Stanlake began his Big Bash League career with the Adelaide Strikers. His raw pace and bounce made him a useful option in Australia’s domestic T20 competition, and he took 34 wickets across five seasons with Adelaide, according to the Hobart Hurricanes’ announcement when he later re-signed with the club.
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His performances in the BBL helped him earn opportunities at higher levels, including his Australia T20I debut in 2017. Adelaide was therefore an important part of his development from a state-level prospect into an internationally selected fast bowler.
Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes
Stanlake moved to Tasmania for the 2022–23 domestic season and joined the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL. The Hurricanes confirmed in June 2025 that he had signed a further two-year deal, keeping him with the club for the following two seasons.
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His time in Hobart has included interruptions from injury. The club’s 2025 announcement noted that a shoulder injury had limited him to six matches in the preceding BBL season, in which he took six wickets.
The move to Tasmania also gave Stanlake an opportunity to continue developing his red-ball cricket. His later domestic form contributed to his return to Australia’s selection picture in 2026.
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Other domestic and franchise teams
Stanlake’s professional career has included the following teams:
| Team | Competition or context |
|---|---|
| Queensland | Australian state cricket |
| Adelaide Strikers | Big Bash League |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Indian Premier League, 2017 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Indian Premier League, 2018 |
| Derbyshire | English county cricket, 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars | Big Bash League |
| Tasmania | Australian state cricket |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Big Bash League |
These team associations appear in established player profiles. A team listing should not automatically be interpreted as proof that he appeared in every match or season associated with that team.
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Billy Stanlake’s International Cricket Career
ODI debut against Pakistan
Stanlake made his ODI debut for Australia against Pakistan at the Gabba in Brisbane on 13 January 2017. His selection reflected Australia’s interest in fast bowlers who could use pace and bounce to challenge opposition batters.
He returned to Australia’s ODI setup in May 2026 for the tour of Pakistan, ending a gap of more than seven years since his previous international appearance. He played in the first ODI at Rawalpindi on 30 May 2026.
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The recall was notable because Stanlake had continued developing his domestic game despite his extended international absence. His return provided Australia with another fast-bowling option while several established quicks were unavailable.
T20I debut against Sri Lanka
Stanlake made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 17 February 2017. He went on to play 19 T20Is for Australia, taking 27 wickets.
His best T20I bowling figures were 4/8, a performance that remains one of the standout statistical achievements in his international career. He last played a T20I against Pakistan on 8 November 2019.
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His T20I record shows why he attracted attention as a specialist fast bowler in the shortest international format. The ability to take wickets with pace and bounce gave him a different profile from bowlers who rely primarily on slower variations.
Did Billy Stanlake play Test cricket?
The player profiles consulted list Stanlake’s senior international appearances in ODIs and T20Is, with no Test debut recorded. His professional career has nevertheless included First-Class cricket for domestic teams.
It is important to distinguish First-Class cricket from Test cricket: First-Class matches are a domestic or other recognised multi-day format, while Tests are official international matches between national teams.
Billy Stanlake’s IPL Career
Stanlake played in the Indian Premier League for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017 and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. His IPL experience gave him the opportunity to work in a high-profile franchise competition featuring international batters and bowlers.
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Stanlake joined Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2017 IPL season. He made his IPL debut against Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, on 8 April 2017, according to the Cricbuzz player profile.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
He subsequently represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2018 IPL season. His last recorded IPL appearance was against Chennai Super Kings on 22 April 2018.
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Stanlake’s IPL career was relatively brief compared with his domestic cricket career. His appearances demonstrate that he earned opportunities in the world’s best-known franchise T20 league, but those opportunities should not be confused with a long-term IPL contract or an extensive record of IPL seasons.
Billy Stanlake’s Playing Style and Bowling Strengths
Stanlake is a right-arm fast bowler who bats left-handed. His most recognisable physical attribute is his 204 cm height, which allows him to release the ball from a high point and generate steep bounce.
His principal bowling characteristics include:
- Pace: He was reported to be bowling at speeds above 145 km/h during training early in his career.
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- Bounce: His height gives him the potential to make good-length deliveries climb sharply towards batters.
- New-ball movement: Contemporary coverage of his early development highlighted his ability to swing the new ball.
- Wicket-taking potential: His youth performances and international T20I figures show that he could take wickets in limited-overs cricket.
- Fitness demands: Back, foot and shoulder problems, followed by a side strain in September 2026, have interrupted different stages of his career.
These attributes make his career a useful example of the difference between possessing exceptional raw pace and maintaining the fitness required for consistent professional cricket.
Billy Stanlake’s Career Statistics
The following figures provide a snapshot of Stanlake’s senior international and domestic career. International figures include his 2026 ODI return, while the historical domestic totals shown below come from a player-statistics snapshot dated 31 May 2026. Domestic totals may have changed after that date.
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| ODI | 8 | 7 | 3/35 |
| T20I | 19 | 27 | 4/8 |
| First-Class | 13 | 40 | Check current scorecard database |
| List A | 48 | 59 | 4/24 |
The ODI total of eight matches includes his return against Pakistan in May 2026. His T20I career remains at 19 matches, as his last T20I appearance was in November 2019.
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Statistics note: The available sources show differences in historical First-Class and List A totals, reflecting different data snapshots and updates. The First-Class and List A figures above should be independently reconciled against a current scorecard database before publication as definitive career totals. His international figures are more clearly established by the cited profiles.
Billy Stanlake’s best T20I bowling figures
Stanlake’s best T20I performance in the available career record is 4/8. This figure means he took four wickets while conceding eight runs in his spell. It is one of the clearest statistical highlights of his international career.
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Billy Stanlake’s ODI bowling record
Stanlake’s ODI career has included appearances against Pakistan, India and Zimbabwe. His return to the side in 2026 added a new chapter after his earlier international career had ended in 2019.
His recorded ODI best remains 3/35 in the profile statistics consulted. His international record should be read alongside the long gaps caused by injury and selection, rather than as a continuous run of appearances.
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Billy Stanlake’s Injuries and Career Setbacks
Injuries have been a recurring feature of Stanlake’s career, affecting his development, domestic availability and opportunities at international level.
Early back and foot injuries
Stanlake missed the entire 2014–15 season because of stress fractures in his back, according to Cricket Australia’s 2015 report. He had also been unable to play in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup because of a foot injury. A further foot problem threatened his participation in the 2014 tournament, although he recovered in time to play.
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These setbacks came during a crucial developmental period. For a young fast bowler, missing a season can affect match experience and the opportunity to build physical conditioning through regular competition.
Shoulder injury during his BBL career
The Hobart Hurricanes reported in June 2025 that Stanlake had suffered a shoulder injury during a match against the Melbourne Renegades in the previous BBL season. The injury limited his participation to six matches, in which he took six wickets.
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Side strain in September 2026
Stanlake’s return to international cricket was followed by another setback. During the second ODI against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on 18 September 2026, he suffered a side strain midway through his fifth over.
Australia won the match by 84 runs, but Stanlake was expected to return home for medical scans. Cricket Australia’s report confirmed the injury and his departure from the tour.
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As of 12 October 2026, the latest injury information located for this biography is the September side strain. The sources reviewed do not establish a confirmed return-to-play date or a definitive rehabilitation timetable.
Billy Stanlake’s Return to Australian Cricket in 2026
Stanlake’s selection for Australia’s ODI tour of Pakistan in May 2026 was a major turning point. He had not played international cricket since 2019, but his domestic performances and Australia’s need for additional fast-bowling options helped reopen the door.
Wisden reported that Australia selected him for the Pakistan series when several of the team’s leading fast bowlers were unavailable because of their IPL commitments. His recall followed years in which injuries had restricted his ability to build consistent momentum.
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After the Pakistan tour, Stanlake was involved in Australia’s ODI campaign in Zimbabwe in September 2026. His injury during the second ODI interrupted that return.
The episode shows both sides of his career: his ability to regain selection after a long absence and the continuing importance of fitness to his prospects. It would be premature to describe him as retired or to assume that the latest injury ended his career.
Billy Stanlake’s Records and Career Highlights
Stanlake’s most notable achievements include:
- Representing Australia at the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
- Taking 14 wickets in three matches at the 2013 Australian Under-19 national championships.
- Making his senior ODI and T20I debuts in 2017.
- Recording T20I bowling figures of 4/8.
- Playing for two IPL franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Returning to Australia’s ODI setup in 2026 after an extended international absence.
His record is best understood through the combination of youth achievements, domestic experience and limited-overs international appearances. Claims about world records, rankings or records that may have been broken should be checked against current official statistics before being presented as definitive.
Billy Stanlake Salary, Contract and Net Worth
Stanlake’s public career includes professional contracts with Australian state and franchise teams. The Hobart Hurricanes announced in June 2025 that he had re-signed for two more seasons, providing a confirmed basis for reporting his BBL contract status at that time.
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However, the sources reviewed do not establish his complete salary history, total career earnings, private investments or net worth. A BBL contract announcement does not by itself reveal every payment or the player’s overall wealth.
For that reason, a precise net-worth figure would be speculative. Any publication claiming an exact amount should identify a credible financial source or clearly documented contractual information.
Billy Stanlake’s Personal Life, Religion and Social Media
Stanlake’s publicly documented biography focuses mainly on his cricket career, childhood sporting background and family connection to Australian rules football. The available sources do not provide a sufficiently reliable account of his private relationship status, religious identity, personal investments or complete family circumstances.
These details should not be inferred from his surname, appearance, birthplace or unsourced online biographies.
Similarly, an account should not be labelled his official social-media profile without reliable verification. A publication-ready biography should link only to accounts that can be confirmed as belonging to Stanlake.
Billy Stanlake’s Current Team and Career Status
As of 12 October 2026, Stanlake is best described as an active professional cricketer whose latest documented international campaign was interrupted by injury.
The Hobart Hurricanes confirmed a two-year re-signing in June 2025, and player profiles list his domestic associations with Tasmania and the Hurricanes. In September 2026, he was part of Australia’s ODI tour of Zimbabwe before suffering a side strain during the second ODI.
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The available reporting confirms that he was sent home for medical assessment, but it does not establish whether he had completed rehabilitation or when he would next play. His future selection and match availability therefore remain uncertain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Stanlake
1. How old is Billy Stanlake?
Billy Stanlake was born on 4 November 1994. He was 31 years old on 12 October 2026.
2. How tall is Billy Stanlake?
Stanlake is 204 cm tall, approximately 6 feet 8 inches. His height helps him generate steep bounce as a fast bowler.
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3. Which country does Billy Stanlake play for?
Stanlake represents Australia. He has played senior international cricket in ODIs and T20Is.
4. Which IPL teams has Billy Stanlake played for?
He has represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017 and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018.
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5. What is Billy Stanlake’s best T20I bowling performance?
His best recorded T20I bowling figures are 4 wickets for 8 runs (4/8).
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6. Who is Billy Stanlake’s father?
Published biographical accounts identify his father as Warren Stanlake, who played Australian rules football for Footscray in the Victorian Football League.
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7. Is Billy Stanlake married?
The sources reviewed do not reliably establish his marital status. It would be inappropriate to present an unverified relationship claim as fact.
8. What happened to Billy Stanlake in September 2026?
He suffered a side strain during the second ODI against Zimbabwe on 18 September 2026 and was sent home for medical scans. A confirmed return date was not established in the available reporting.
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9. What is Billy Stanlake’s net worth?
No dependable, independently verified net-worth figure was established from the sources reviewed. Publishing a precise amount without credible financial evidence would be speculative.
10. Is Billy Stanlake retired from international cricket?
His international career has been interrupted by a lengthy absence and injuries, but he returned to Australia’s ODI team in 2026. The September 2026 injury report does not establish retirement.
Conclusion
Billy Stanlake’s cricket career is defined by his extraordinary height, ability to bowl fast and journey through Australia’s youth, domestic and international systems. His performances at the 2013 national under-19 championships and the 2014 Under-19 World Cup helped establish his reputation, while his ODI and T20I appearances brought him opportunities at the highest level.
Injuries have repeatedly disrupted his progress, but his return to Australia’s ODI team in 2026 demonstrated that he remained capable of re-entering international selection discussions. His latest side strain in Zimbabwe has again raised questions about availability, making future fitness updates important to following his career.