Jason Behrendorff is an Australian international cricketer known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling, ability to swing the new ball and outstanding performances in domestic and franchise cricket. Born on April 20, 1990, in Camden, New South Wales, Australia, Jason Paul Behrendorff grew up in Canberra before moving to Western Australia as a teenager to pursue professional cricket. He became one of the most successful bowlers in the Big Bash League (BBL), won multiple championships with the Perth Scorchers and represented Australia in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20Is). His career also includes an extraordinary 14-wicket Sheffield Shield match against Victoria in 2017, an IPL title with Mumbai Indians in 2019 and a move to the Melbourne Renegades ahead of the 2025–26 BBL season.
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Jason Behrendorff Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
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| ODIRecorded matches only | 2019–2022 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 11 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — | 35.50 |
| T20ICareer source | 2017– | 17 | — | 7 | 5 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4/21 | 24.61 |
| List ARecorded matches only | 2021–2024 | 20 | 9 | 97 | 35 | 48.50 | 0 | 0 | 31 | — | 24.61 |
| T20Recorded matches only | 2012–2026 | 161 | 33 | 158 | 26 | 13.17 | 0 | 0 | 192 | — | 22.36 |
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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Jason Behrendorff Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
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| Full name | Jason Paul Behrendorff |
| Date of birth | April 20, 1990 |
| Age | 36 as of October 21, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Camden, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Profession | Professional cricketer |
| Main role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Left-arm fast-medium |
| International teams | Australia |
| Former state team | Western Australia |
| Former BBL team | Perth Scorchers |
| BBL team from 2025–26 | Melbourne Renegades |
| IPL teams | Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad associations |
| T20I debut | October 7, 2017, against India |
| ODI debut | January 12, 2019 |
| Major domestic achievement | 9/37 in a Sheffield Shield innings |
| Major international achievement | Five wickets against England at the 2019 Cricket World Cup |
| State-cricket status | Retired from Western Australian state cricket in 2025 |
| Franchise cricket | Continued after state retirement |
Sources for profile details and career history: Cricket Australia, Western Australia Cricket, the ICC and the Melbourne Renegades.
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Jason Behrendorff’s Early Life, Birthplace and Education
Jason Behrendorff was born in Camden, New South Wales, and grew up in Canberra, the Australian capital. His move to Western Australia at the age of 19 marked an important turning point in his development as a professional cricketer. He accepted a state contract with Western Australia and began building a career that would eventually span domestic red-ball cricket, international limited-overs cricket and several global T20 competitions.
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His early pathway illustrates the importance of state cricket in Australia’s professional system. Rather than becoming an international star immediately, Behrendorff developed through domestic competitions, where his ability to swing the ball and take wickets with the new ball helped him establish a reputation.
CricketArchive lists Alfred Deakin High School and Canberra College in his educational history. These details provide a useful starting point for documenting his schooling, although a comprehensive, independently corroborated account of his school cricket, academic qualifications and early coaching relationships is not available from the strongest sources consulted.
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Jason Behrendorff’s Family, Wife and Personal Life
Jason Behrendorff is married to Juvelle Behrendorff. In January 2025, while discussing his move from the Perth Scorchers to the Melbourne Renegades, he publicly referred to his wife and explained that moving to Melbourne was something they had discussed as a shared goal. His decision to continue playing in a city they both liked was part of the context behind the move.
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That statement provides a verified glimpse into his personal life without requiring speculation about his family circumstances. Behrendorff has generally been profiled publicly through his cricket, team changes and performances rather than through extensive personal-life coverage.
Detailed, independently corroborated information about his parents, siblings, children’s identities, family occupations and wider relatives could not be established from the reliable sources consulted. These details should not be filled in using unsupported biography-site claims.
Jason Behrendorff’s Physical Profile and Bowling Style
At 194 cm tall, Behrendorff is a tall left-arm fast-medium bowler. His height, left-arm angle and ability to move the ball make him particularly effective when conditions help seam or swing bowling. His main role is to take wickets rather than contribute substantial runs with the bat. Cricket Australia records him as a right-handed batter and left-arm pace bowler.
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His bowling has been especially valuable in white-ball cricket. With the new ball, he can challenge opening batters through movement and changes in angle. In T20 cricket, early wickets are particularly important because they can disrupt a batting side’s plans before its power hitters settle in.
Behrendorff has also demonstrated the ability to perform in longer formats. His first-class career included some of the most memorable bowling figures produced by a Western Australian fast bowler in the Sheffield Shield, although recurring back problems eventually limited his red-ball career.
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Jason Behrendorff’s Domestic Cricket Career with Western Australia
Behrendorff made his Western Australia one-day debut in 2011 and claimed a wicket with his first ball in that competition. He developed into an important member of the state’s bowling attack, contributing in both the Sheffield Shield and the domestic one-day competition.
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Breakthrough in the 2013–14 Sheffield Shield Season
The 2013–14 season was a major breakthrough. Behrendorff took 40 wickets at an average of 22.70 in the Sheffield Shield, finishing as the competition’s second-highest wicket-taker. His performances demonstrated that he could sustain pressure across long spells, not simply deliver short bursts of pace in limited-overs cricket.
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He also made a major contribution to the Perth Scorchers during the same summer, taking 11 wickets in nine BBL matches as the team won its first Big Bash title. That combination of red-ball success and franchise performance helped establish him as one of Western Australia’s leading fast bowlers.
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Western Australia’s One-Day Cup Success
Behrendorff’s state career included five domestic One-Day Cup titles:
- 2014–15
- 2017–18
- 2021–22
- 2022–23
- 2023–24
He finished his Western Australia One-Day Cup career with 75 wickets, the fifth-highest total for the state in the competition, according to Western Australian Cricket’s retirement announcement.
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His record in the competition reinforced his reputation as a reliable left-arm bowler capable of making breakthroughs while controlling scoring in the middle overs.
The Historic 9/37 Against Victoria in 2017
One of the defining performances of Behrendorff’s career came against Victoria at the WACA Ground in Perth in February 2017.
Returning to first-class cricket after a broken leg, he took 9 wickets for 37 runs in Victoria’s first innings. He bowled 13.2 overs, including five maidens, as Victoria were dismissed for 117. Behrendorff then claimed five more wickets in the second innings, completing match figures of 14 for 89. Western Australia won by an innings and 38 runs.
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The performance was remarkable for two reasons. First, it came in his return match after a significant injury. Second, it showed the full range of his ability with a moving ball: he could strike repeatedly, maintain control and dismantle a batting lineup rather than rely on one brief burst.
His 9/37 was reported as the best Sheffield Shield innings return in half a century at the time, while the 14-wicket match haul became one of the competition’s historic performances. It remains a defining part of his domestic cricket legacy.
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Back Injuries and the End of His Red-Ball Career
Although Behrendorff demonstrated exceptional ability in first-class cricket, recurring back injuries restricted his opportunities in the longer format. Western Australian Cricket recorded 126 Sheffield Shield wickets in 30 matches between 2011 and 2017, with a strike rate of 44.34 and an average of 23.31 among the state’s bowlers who had taken at least 100 wickets.
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His first-class career therefore ended much earlier than his white-ball career. The contrast is important: he was not simply a limited-overs specialist by original ability. He had already demonstrated the capacity to become a highly successful red-ball bowler before injuries and career decisions shifted his focus.
Jason Behrendorff’s Perth Scorchers and Big Bash League Career
The Perth Scorchers became the central franchise of Behrendorff’s career. He was part of the team for more than a decade and established himself as one of its leading fast bowlers. His new-ball bowling, experience and ability to take wickets at crucial stages made him a valuable part of the Scorchers’ successful BBL era.
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His career with the Scorchers included four BBL championships and more than 100 appearances. The club’s historical statistics list 145 wickets in 114 BBL matches across his overall Big Bash record, although totals may vary by snapshot date and the specific competition cut-off used.
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Behrendorff’s BBL value is particularly clear in his wicket-taking record. His best recorded BBL bowling figures are 4/22, and the official Perth Scorchers profile lists a bowling average of 20.19 and economy rate of 7.15 in the displayed career snapshot.
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Four BBL Titles with Perth
Behrendorff was part of a Scorchers side that repeatedly reached the biggest matches in Australian domestic T20 cricket. The team’s success was built on a strong bowling culture and the ability to defend totals, and Behrendorff’s left-arm pace offered a useful contrast to right-arm fast bowlers in the attack.
His long association with Perth made his eventual departure notable. For supporters, he was not just a short-term overseas recruit or a one-season signing; he had become one of the established figures of the club’s Big Bash history.
Move to the Melbourne Renegades in 2025
In January 2025, the Melbourne Renegades signed Behrendorff on a three-year deal through the BBL’s new player-movement system. The move ended his decade-long association with Perth after the 2024–25 season.
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The timing was significant. Behrendorff had finished BBL|14 as the competition’s leading wicket-taker, with 17 wickets at an average of 17.41. His strong season demonstrated that he remained an effective T20 bowler despite his age and his retirement from state cricket.
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He made his Renegades debut in the opening match of BBL|15. His switch also created a compelling personal storyline: an experienced bowler returning to face the franchise where he had spent so much of his professional career. In January 2026, he returned to Optus Stadium in Melbourne Renegades colours, with coverage highlighting his previous achievements and the possibility of a difficult reception from Perth supporters.
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Jason Behrendorff’s International Cricket Career for Australia
Behrendorff represented Australia in T20 Internationals and ODIs. His international career came after he had established himself as a leading domestic bowler, particularly through his performances for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers.
T20 International Debut Against India
Behrendorff made his T20I debut against India on October 7, 2017, in Ranchi. The format suited his strengths as a left-arm fast-medium bowler who could attack early in the innings.
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He went on to feature in Australia’s T20I side during several periods, including the 2023–24 international season. His role centred on taking wickets and using movement to challenge batters, rather than being a regular batting contributor.
ODI Debut and Career
Behrendorff made his ODI debut against India on January 12, 2019. His ODI career included 12 matches and 16 wickets, with best bowling figures of 5/44. He finished with a bowling average of 35.50 and an economy rate of 5.28 in the career record listed by CricketArchive.
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His most prominent ODI performances came during the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he demonstrated that his domestic success could translate to the international stage.
Jason Behrendorff’s 2019 Cricket World Cup Performance
The 2019 Cricket World Cup was a major international milestone. Behrendorff took five wickets for 44 runs against England on June 25, 2019, recording his first ODI five-wicket haul. The performance helped establish him as a bowler capable of delivering a significant contribution in a major international tournament.
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Australia’s bowling attack featured several established fast bowlers, so Behrendorff’s contribution was part of a wider group effort rather than an isolated story. His ability to generate movement from a left-arm angle gave Australia a different option against opposition batters.
He was also part of the Australian squad environment during the tournament, but his individual appearances and statistics should be distinguished from the team’s overall results.
International Career Summary
| Format | Career record |
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| Tests | No senior Test career established in the cited records |
| ODIs | 12 matches, 16 wickets |
| T20Is | 17 matches, 18 wickets in the career summary published by CricketAddictor |
| ODI best bowling | 5/44 against England, 2019 |
| T20I best bowling | 4/21 in the statistical records consulted |
Sources: CricketArchive, ICC and CricketAddictor. The ODI figures are consistent across the cited records. T20I figures should be checked against an official final scorecard-based database before publication because the accessible profile snapshots vary.
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Jason Behrendorff’s IPL Career
Behrendorff’s IPL career began with the Mumbai Indians in 2019. He brought experience from Australian domestic cricket and the BBL, with his left-arm bowling providing an option for taking wickets during the powerplay.
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Behrendorff played five matches for Mumbai Indians in the 2019 IPL season. His best bowling performance was 2/22 against Chennai Super Kings on April 4, 2019. He contributed to Mumbai’s successful campaign as the franchise won the IPL title that year.
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His role was primarily as a bowler, with an emphasis on early breakthroughs. In a competition featuring many powerful top-order batters, left-arm movement and variation of angle can be useful weapons, especially during the powerplay.
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad Associations
Behrendorff’s IPL journey also included subsequent squad associations. Mumbai Indians’ official profile notes that Chennai Super Kings drafted him as a replacement player in 2021, while he was part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad in 2022 without playing a match. He returned to Mumbai Indians for the 2023 season.
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This history demonstrates why squad membership and actual appearances should not be treated as interchangeable. A player can be contracted or named in a squad without making an appearance during that season.
Return to Mumbai Indians in 2023
Behrendorff returned to Mumbai Indians in 2023 and took 14 wickets in 12 matches, according to the franchise’s profile. That campaign was a significant part of his IPL career and showed that he could again contribute regularly in the tournament.
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He was expected to miss the 2024 IPL season because of a leg injury, according to the same franchise profile. This should be described as an injury-related absence rather than retirement from franchise cricket.
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Jason Behrendorff’s Other Franchise Cricket
Behrendorff has also played T20 cricket outside Australia and the IPL. CricketArchive lists associations with Sussex, Middlesex, Jaffna Kings and Pretoria Capitals, alongside his Australian domestic and franchise teams.
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These opportunities expanded his experience in different conditions and competitions. Overseas leagues require fast bowlers to adapt to different pitches, boundary sizes, team strategies and roles within bowling attacks.
His career after retiring from Western Australia was specifically directed toward continued franchise T20 cricket. The Melbourne Renegades contract was an important part of that transition, while his wider franchise record illustrates the demand for experienced left-arm fast bowlers.
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A complete league-by-league statistical table should be built from final scorecards, with appearances, wickets, bowling averages and best figures verified separately for each competition. The accessible sources do not support presenting one single all-league total as a definitive official career figure.
Jason Behrendorff’s Records and Major Achievements
Behrendorff’s most important achievements span domestic first-class cricket, one-day cricket and T20 franchise cricket.
- 9/37 in a Sheffield Shield innings: one of the outstanding bowling performances in the competition’s history.
- 14/89 in a Sheffield Shield match: a remarkable match return against Victoria in February 2017.
- 40 Sheffield Shield wickets in 2013–14: second-highest wicket tally in that season.
- Five Western Australia One-Day Cup titles: across the 2014–15, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons.
- 75 One-Day Cup wickets for Western Australia: fifth-highest for the state, according to the retirement announcement.
- Four BBL championships with Perth Scorchers: part of a highly successful franchise era.
- 17 wickets in BBL|14: the leading wicket tally in the 2024–25 season, at an average of 17.41.
- IPL champion in 2019: part of Mumbai Indians’ title-winning squad.
- ODI five-wicket haul: 5/44 against England during the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
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Jason Behrendorff’s Awards and Recognition
One of Behrendorff’s most notable individual recognitions came after his performances in the 2014–15 Australian domestic season. Mumbai Indians’ profile records that he was named Domestic Player of the Year following his strong performances in the preceding season.
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His broader recognition rests on his contribution to successful teams and his wicket-taking record. The 2017 Sheffield Shield performance attracted major cricket coverage, while his later BBL seasons reinforced his status as one of the competition’s established fast bowlers.
An exhaustive award list should distinguish formal individual awards from team championships and media descriptions. The sources consulted do not establish a complete list of every award or nomination he has received.
Jason Behrendorff’s Retirement from State Cricket
On February 25, 2025, Western Australian Cricket announced Behrendorff’s retirement from state cricket after 16 years at the WACA. He had moved from Canberra to Perth at 19 and spent much of his adult life playing for Western Australia.
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His retirement did not mean that he had stopped playing professional cricket. He had already secured a three-year deal with the Melbourne Renegades and made clear that he intended to continue playing T20 cricket at home and abroad.
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This distinction matters when describing his current status: he retired from Western Australian state cricket, not from all forms of the game.
Jason Behrendorff’s Current Team and Career Status
As of the latest reliable team information available in this research, Behrendorff’s franchise association is with the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League. His three-year agreement was announced in January 2025, and he played for the club during BBL|15 in the 2025–26 season.
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He is no longer a Western Australia state player, having retired from state cricket in February 2025. His career has shifted toward franchise T20 cricket, which allows him to continue using his experience as a new-ball bowler without returning to the longer state formats that were affected by back injuries.
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The latest evidence located confirms his 2025–26 Renegades participation, but it does not establish a newer contract announcement beyond the previously reported three-year agreement. Any future update should be based on a fresh official club or league announcement.
Jason Behrendorff’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements
No dependable, independently verified public estimate of Behrendorff’s net worth was established in the sources consulted. His professional income has included domestic cricket, the IPL and overseas T20 leagues, but these opportunities do not provide enough information to calculate his personal wealth.
His 2025 move to the Melbourne Renegades was reported as a three-year contract. The exact value of that agreement was not disclosed in the official announcement cited here.
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Some online cricket pages publish auction-price or salary figures, but these should not be treated as a complete account of annual income or net worth. A credible financial profile would require verifiable contract values, sponsorship disclosures and reliable reporting rather than estimates based on appearances alone.
Jason Behrendorff’s Playing Style and Legacy
Behrendorff’s career is defined by three strengths: left-arm fast-medium bowling, the ability to take early wickets and consistency across domestic limited-overs cricket. His height and bowling angle make him a different proposition from a conventional right-arm fast bowler, while his record in the BBL shows his value over an extended period.
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His 2017 Sheffield Shield performance also demonstrates that his talent was not restricted to white-ball cricket. The 9/37 innings and 14-wicket match against Victoria remain the strongest examples of his first-class ability, even though injuries ultimately shortened that part of his career.
His move from Perth Scorchers to Melbourne Renegades marked the end of a long franchise association and the beginning of a new chapter. Taken together, his state titles, BBL championships, international appearances and IPL success make him a notable Australian left-arm bowler of his generation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jason Behrendorff
1. How old is Jason Behrendorff?
Jason Behrendorff was born on April 20, 1990, making him 36 years old as of October 21, 2026.
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2. How tall is Jason Behrendorff?
Cricket Australia’s player profile lists his height as 194 cm, approximately 6 feet 4 inches.
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3. Who is Jason Behrendorff’s wife?
His wife is Juvelle Behrendorff. He mentioned her publicly when discussing his decision to move to Melbourne in 2025.
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4. What is Jason Behrendorff’s bowling style?
He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler who is particularly effective with the new ball.
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5. What are Jason Behrendorff’s best bowling figures?
His best documented first-class innings figures are 9/37 against Victoria in February 2017. He finished that match with 14/89. His best ODI figures are 5/44 against England in 2019.
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6. Which IPL team did Jason Behrendorff play for?
He played for Mumbai Indians in 2019 and 2023. He was also associated with the Chennai Super Kings squad in 2021 and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad in 2022, without appearing for the latter.
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7. Why did Jason Behrendorff retire from Western Australia?
Western Australian Cricket announced his state retirement in February 2025 after 16 years at the WACA. Recurring back injuries had previously affected his first-class career, and he chose to continue pursuing franchise T20 opportunities.
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8. Which BBL team does Jason Behrendorff play for?
He joined the Melbourne Renegades on a three-year deal ahead of BBL|15, ending his decade-long association with the Perth Scorchers.
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9. What is Jason Behrendorff’s net worth?
A reliable, independently verified net-worth figure was not established in the sources consulted. Online estimates should be treated cautiously unless supported by credible financial reporting.
10. Is Jason Behrendorff retired from all cricket?
No. He retired from Western Australian state cricket in 2025 but continued playing franchise T20 cricket, including for the Melbourne Renegades during the 2025–26 BBL season.
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Conclusion
Jason Behrendorff has established himself as one of Australia’s most effective left-arm fast bowlers through his outstanding performances in domestic cricket, the Big Bash League, and international competitions. His remarkable 14-wicket match against Victoria in the 2017 Sheffield Shield highlighted his ability to dominate even the strongest batting line-ups. As a key contributor to the Perth Scorchers, he also played an important role in the team’s success in the Big Bash League.
At international level, Behrendorff made a memorable impact with his five-wicket haul against England during the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Despite facing recurring back injuries throughout his career, he continued to demonstrate resilience, discipline, and skill. After ending his long Western Australian career in 2025, he moved into a new chapter with the Melbourne Renegades. His achievements, consistency, and ability to swing the ball make Jason Behrendorff a respected figure in Australian cricket and a valuable example for aspiring fast bowlers.