Hugh Weibgen is an Australian batter who plays for the Brisbane Heat. The Brisbane-born right-hander is best known for captaining Australia to the 2024 Under-19 World Cup title, and he has wasted no time turning junior success into senior runs — with two List A hundreds already to his name for Queensland.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hugh Desmond Weibgen |
| Born | 28 October 2004, Brisbane, QLD |
| Role | Batter |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off break |
| BBL team | Brisbane Heat (previously Sydney Thunder) |
| State team | Queensland |
| School | Brisbane Grammar School |
Early Life and Junior Career
Weibgen grew up in Brisbane, attending Brisbane Grammar School and playing his junior cricket for Valley District Cricket Club. He moved through Queensland’s junior ranks and was handed a rookie contract with the Queensland Bulls for the 2023-24 season. A back injury limited his availability that summer, but the state clearly liked what it saw — he was upgraded to a full contract in April 2024.
Even before senior cricket came calling, Weibgen had a reputation as a natural leader. Teammates and coaches talked about a young batter who stayed calm when the game got tight, a quality that would soon define his breakout season.
Under-19 World Cup Captain
Weibgen’s name was made in South Africa. Handed the captaincy of Australia’s Under-19 side for the 2024 World Cup, he led from the front. His standout innings came in the Super Six clash with England on 31 January 2024 — a superb 120 off 126 balls. He finished the tournament with 304 runs at 50.66 and was named in ESPNcricinfo’s Team of the Tournament as Australia lifted the trophy, beating India in the final.
The century against England was the headline, but his 48 in the final mattered too. Australia don’t win many age-group World Cups without their captain contributing when it counts, and Weibgen delivered.
BBL Career
Weibgen’s Big Bash chance arrived in dramatic fashion. In December 2024 the Sydney Thunder signed him as a local replacement player for the injured Tanveer Sangha. On 3 January 2025 he made his BBL debut as a concussion substitute against the Perth Scorchers — coming on after Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft collided going for a catch. He stayed with the Thunder through the rest of BBL|14, learning the ropes of T20 cricket at the top level.
For BBL|16 he moved home, signing with the Brisbane Heat. The Heat have added several fresh faces for the new season — check out fellow new arrivals Tom Curran and Bevon Jacobs in our signing news.
BBL Season by Season
| Season | Team | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BBL|14 | Sydney Thunder | Debut as concussion sub vs Scorchers, 3 Jan 2025 |
| BBL|16 | Brisbane Heat | Home-state move; first full contracted season |
Domestic Breakthrough
The start of the 2025-26 season was when Weibgen truly announced himself. Picked for Queensland’s One-Day Cup side, he walked out in just his second List A match with the Bulls in trouble at 4 for 38, chasing 322 to beat Western Australia. What followed was one of the great rescue acts: an unbeaten 115 off 94 balls to guide Queensland home.
He didn’t stop there. At the start of the 2026-27 season he produced a second List A hundred — 125 off 89 balls against New South Wales at Allan Border Field. NSW still won that match, but Weibgen’s name kept coming up in the match report.
His early BBL numbers are modest — 177 runs in 13 matches with a best of 38 — but the technique and temperament suggest much bigger returns are coming.
International Honours
Weibgen hasn’t played senior international cricket yet, but the national setup is already watching closely. In December 2024 he was a substitute fielder on day five of the third Test between Australia and India — a taste of the big stage. In 2025 he was selected for the Prime Minister’s XI against the England Lions, another sign that the selectors see him as a future option.
Given his age and his white-ball hundreds, a senior call-up feels like a matter of when, not if. The 2027 ODI World Cup cycle is the obvious target.
Playing Style
Weibgen is a composed right-hander who plays the situation rather than just the ball. He can dig in and rebuild an innings, as that 115 not out showed, and he can also open his shoulders when the moment demands. His off-break bowling is a useful second string, giving his captain a handy part-time option.
The leadership side is real too. He captained Australia’s Under-19s at 19 and looked like he’d been doing it for years — clear, calm and well liked by his teammates.
Recent Form and What to Watch
Weibgen is in the runs that matter most right now. Back-to-back One-Day Cup seasons have started with big hundreds — 115 not out against Western Australia and 125 against New South Wales. His early first-class returns for Queensland have been quieter, but the white-ball form is exactly what Heat fans want to see before BBL|16.
The question for the summer is simple: does he nail down a regular top-order spot at the Heat? With his home crowd behind him, this is the season to find out.
Key Stats
BBL Career
| Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 177 | 19.67 | 105.99 | 38 |
List A Hundreds
| Score | Balls | Opposition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115* | 94 | Western Australia | 2025-26 |
| 125 | 89 | New South Wales | 2026-27 |
Under-19 World Cup 2024
| Runs | Avg | Best | Honour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 50.66 | 120 vs England | ESPNcricinfo Team of the Tournament |
Last verified: 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BBL team does Hugh Weibgen play for?
Hugh Weibgen plays for the Brisbane Heat in BBL|16. He made his BBL debut for the Sydney Thunder in January 2025 as a concussion substitute.
Did Weibgen captain Australia’s Under-19 World Cup win?
Yes. Weibgen captained Australia to the 2024 Under-19 World Cup title in South Africa, scoring 304 runs including a century against England, and was named in the Team of the Tournament.
What is Weibgen’s best domestic innings?
His unbeaten 115 off 94 balls for Queensland against Western Australia in the 2025-26 One-Day Cup — chasing 322 after coming in at 4 for 38.
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