In the second ODI between India and Australiain Adelaide, Copper Connolly became the center of attention as he played an instrumental role in the hosts’ two-wicket win. The 22-year-old smashed 61* off
53 and took the Aussie side home after getting to his maiden ODI fifty. Walking into the middle at number five, he supported Matt Short and Mitchell Owen. Following the fall of Owen, Australia lost their tailenders cheaply but Connolly held his nerve and helped Australia cross the line with 22 balls to spare.
FollowingCooper Connolly’s heroics, it’s essential to know who the young batter is. In 2022, Connolly hit the headlines for captaining Australia in the U-19 World Cup. Under his leadership, the side concluded their campaign in the third spot after beating Afghanistan in the playoffs. In the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23, Connolly got the opportunity to represent Perth Scorchers. Donning Scorchers’ jersey, he hoarded 181 runs in 11 matches. In September 2023, Connolly got the opportunity to play for Western Australia against Queensland in Brisbane. His First-Class debut came in March 2024 for Western Australia against Tasmania.
Discussing Connolly’s international career, it kicked off in September 2024, when he made his T20I debut against England in Edinburgh. After 22 days of his T20I debut, he also broke into ODI cricket against the English team in Bristol. In February 2025, he also got his Test cap against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Here is all you need to know about Cooper Connolly:
Age: 22 years
Birthplace: Perth
Role: Batting all-rounder
Batting style: Left-handed bat
Bowling style: Slow left-arm orthodox
Debut:
Test debut for Australia vs Sri Lanka in Galle on February 6, 2025
ODI debut for Australia vs England in Bristol on Sepember 29, 2024
T20I debut for Australia vs England in Edinburgh on September 7, 2024
First-Class debut for Western Australia vs Tasmania in WACA on March 21, 2024
List A debut for Western Australia against Queensland in Brisbane on September 24, 2023
T20 debut for Perth Scorchers against Brisbane Heat in Perth on January 7, 2023
