Callum Vidler is a 21-year-old Australian fast bowler who plays for the Brisbane Heat. Born on 14 October 2005 in Brisbane, he’s a right-arm quick who has been recorded at over 150 kph. Vidler was Australia’s leading wicket-taker at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup and is one of the most exciting young fast bowlers in the country — if his body lets him show it.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Callum Andrew Vidler |
| Born | 14 October 2005, Brisbane, QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast |
| BBL team | Brisbane Heat (squad no. 98) |
| State team | Queensland |
| School | Brisbane Grammar School |
Background & Early Life
Vidler went to Brisbane Grammar School and plays club cricket for Valley District Cricket Club. His father Richie has been central to his development — the cricket.com.au feature on the young quick described how his pace was honed by his dad, with Vidler pictured alongside Richie after being presented his Queensland one-day cap. His idol growing up was Pat Cummins, which tells you everything about the kind of bowler he wants to be. He rose through Queensland’s junior ranks and was Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the 2023 Youth Ashes in England. In December 2023, the Heat signed him as a local replacement player, and he trained with the squad during BBL|13. He’s a childhood Heat fan, so pulling on the teal jersey would mean everything to him.
Test Career
Not played yet.
ODI Career
Not played yet.
T20I Career
Not played yet.
Domestic Career
Vidler’s big breakthrough came at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. He was Australia’s leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets at 11.71 and made the ICC’s Team of the Tournament. In the semi-final against Pakistan, he was part of a famous 17-run 10th-wicket stand with Raf MacMillan that got Australia into the final — which they won against India. Before that, he’d already shown his pedigree by finishing as Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the 2023 Youth Ashes in England. He joined Queensland on a full contract ahead of the 2024-25 season and made his Sheffield Shield debut in March 2024, taking five wickets on debut against NSW. In just his third first-class match — the 2024-25 Shield final against South Australia — he took 4 for 64 in the first innings. In 3 first-class matches, he has 12 wickets at 28.25. His List A debut came in February 2025 against NSW, and he has 5 wickets in 2 matches at 20.40 with a best of 3 for 36.
Franchise Career
Vidler has no overseas franchise experience yet. His only franchise exposure has been inside the Brisbane Heat set-up — first as a local replacement in December 2023, then as a contracted squad member. Injuries have kept him from actually playing, which is the frustration of his story so far.
BBL Career
Vidler’s progress has been slowed by injuries. Osteitis pubis kept him out during BBL|14, then a back stress fracture (L3) in BBL|15 meant he missed the entire 2025-26 domestic season. He was back bowling at full pace in training by late 2026 and is targeting his long-awaited Heat debut in BBL|16. No BBL appearances yet — but the Heat have kept him on the list for two seasons for a reason, and the club clearly rates him as part of its future.
Season-by-Season
- BBL|13 (2023-24): Signed as a local replacement; trained with the squad, no debut.
- BBL|14 (2024-25): Osteitis pubis ruled him out.
- BBL|15 (2025-26): Back stress fracture; missed the season.
- BBL|16 (2026-27): Targeting his Heat debut, alongside Usman Khawaja and with Tom Curran joining the Heat’s attack.
Playing Style & Strengths
Vidler is a genuine quick. At 193 cm, he gets steep bounce to go with the pace and regularly clocks over 140 kph, touching 150 on his best days — he’s been recorded over 150 kph. He’s aggressive, attacks the stumps, and isn’t afraid to bowl short. It’s the combination of height, bounce and raw speed that made him Australia’s leading wicket-taker at both the Youth Ashes and the Under-19 World Cup. The action is repeatable and the pace is real; the only question has ever been durability. If he stays fit, many think he’ll be fast-tracked toward the national side.
Recent Form & What to Watch
There is no recent form to judge — that’s the point. Vidler missed the entire 2025-26 season with a back stress fracture, and his comeback is the story to watch. Back bowling at full pace in training by late 2026, he’s targeting a Heat debut in BBL|16. For a 21-year-old who was Australia’s best bowler at a World Cup two years ago — 14 wickets at 11.71, an ICC Team of the Tournament spot, and a winners’ medal — the talent is undeniable. The next 12 months will tell us whether the body can match it. If it can, Australian cricket has a serious prospect on its hands, and the Heat have a 150 kph weapon waiting in the wings.
Key Stats
| Format | Mat | Wkts | Avg | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 3 | 12 | 28.25 | 4/64 |
| List A | 2 | 5 | 20.40 | 3/36 |
| U19 World Cup 2024 | 6 | 14 | 11.71 | — |
| BBL | 0 | — | — | — |
No BBL debut yet. Last verified: 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BBL team does Callum Vidler play for?
The Brisbane Heat. He’s been on their list for two seasons but injuries have delayed his BBL debut — he’s targeting BBL|16.
How fast does Callum Vidler bowl?
Vidler regularly bowls over 140 kph and has been recorded at over 150 kph. He’s one of the quickest young bowlers in Australia.
What did Vidler do at the Under-19 World Cup?
He was Australia’s leading wicket-taker at the 2024 tournament with 14 wickets at 11.71, made the ICC Team of the Tournament, and helped Australia win the title.
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