Ashleigh Gardner also called as ‘dynamic all-rounder’ of modern women’s cricket in terms of aggressive batting, handy off-spin bowling, and lively fielding, was born on April 15, 1997. She had been a prominent part of Australia’s dominance in world cricket for almost a decade. She has brought the winning touch to her team in ICC events and bilateral series.
She plays for Australia in all formats and for New South Wales, Sydney Sixers (WBBL), and Gujarat Giants (WPL) in franchise competitions. Gardner can change the game in a flash with the bat and off her finger tips, excelling in bowling off-spin to snatch wickets and end sharp partnerships. She stands as an impactful limited-overs player for Australia.
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Gardner made her international debut in 2017 and, since then, has been a substance in the middle order for Australia in white-ball cricket, also serving as a dependable bowler.
Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ashleigh Katherine Gardner |
| Born | April 15, 1997, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Age | 28 |
| Batting | Right-hand Bat |
| Bowling | Right-arm Off-break |
| Role | All-rounder |
| National Side | Australia Women |
| ODI Debut | March 2, 2017 vs New Zealand Women |
| Last ODI | vs England Women, Jan 17 at 2025 at Bellerive Oval |
| T20I Debut | February 17, 2017 vs New Zealand Women |
| Last T20I | vs New Zealand Women, Mar 21 at 2025 at Eden Park |
Ashleigh Gardner ODI Stats
Ashleigh Gardner has proven herself in ODIs as a powerful striker and effective off-spin bowler. She has contributed significantly to Australia’s middle order while regularly picking up crucial wickets.
Batting (ODIs):
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 55 | 1270 | 65 vs New Zealand (2022) | 28.86 | 107.18 | 0 | 6 |
Bowling (ODIs):
| Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 101 | 5/30 | 4.13 |
Highest Score in ODIs: 65 vs New Zealand Women (March 2022)
Ashleigh Gardner T20I Stats
In T20Is, Gardner has been one of Australia’s biggest match-winners, capable of turning games with her explosive batting or vital breakthroughs with the ball.
Batting (T20Is):
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 74 | 1411 | 93* vs New Zealand (2018) | 24.75 | 127.70 | 0 | 6 |
Bowling (T20Is):
| Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 78 | 5/12 vs New Zealand (2023) | 6.56 |
Highest Score in T20Is: 93* vs New Zealand Women (2018)
Ashleigh Gardner Records & Achievements
Winning three ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles (2018, 2020, 2023) for Australia is her achievement.
Named ICC Women’s Player of the Month (December 2022) and ICC Women’s Player of the Tournament (T20 World Cup 2023).
Took twelve wickets in a career-best show in the 2023 Women’s Ashes Test (match figures 12/165), behind only Betty Wilson’s 13-wicket haul in women’s Test history.
In T20Is, this is the best bowling performance ever by an Australian off-spinner, 5/12 against New Zealand in 2023.
One of the first Australians to be bought in the WPL; purchased by Gujarat Giants in 2023 for INR 3.2 crores.
Several times, she has been included in the ICC Women’s ODI and T20I Teams of the Year.
Is considered one of the most feared finishers that women’s white-ball cricket has today.
From among those players whose massive performances took Australia’s white-ball success to the heights, Ashleigh Gardner shines, making her a favorite in franchise cricket around the world. Having the ability to put a game away at any stage, she must somehow be the central cog in Australia’s line-up for upcoming ICC tournaments, including the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2026.
