
BW Hilfenhaus
Ben William Hilfenhaus was an Australian fast bowler who represented his country across all three formats during a career spanning from 2009 to 2013. Known for his accuracy and ability to swing the ball, Hilfenhaus was a reliable workhorse in Australia's bowling attack during a transitional period for the team. He made his international debut in ODI cricket before establishing himself as a Test regular, where he achieved his greatest success. Hilfenhaus's Test career yielded 106 wickets at an average of 29.40 across 30 matches, making him a consistent performer in the longest format. His most notable achievement came during the 2010-11 Ashes series in Australia, where he played a crucial role in Australia's 3-1 victory over England. While less effective in ODI cricket, he found his niche in T20 internationals, claiming 39 wickets at an impressive average of 19.51. His disciplined line and length, combined with natural swing bowling, made him particularly effective in shorter formats where batsmen were forced to take risks against his accurate deliveries.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| odi | 25 | 9 | 29 | 9.67 | 42.03 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| t20 | 28 | 5 | 7 | 1.75 | 38.89 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| test | 30 | 43 | 431 | 15.39 | 54.01 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Balls | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| odi | 1216 | 29 | 37.07 | 5.30 | 5/33 |
| t20 | 618 | 39 | 19.51 | 7.39 | 3/27 |
| test | 6661 | 106 | 29.40 | 2.81 | 5/75 |
Fielding Stats
| Format | Catches | Stumpings | Run Outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| odi | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| t20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| test | 6 | 0 | 2 |
