Jerrssis Wadia is an India-born all-rounder who plays for the Adelaide Strikers. Born in India in 2001, he’s a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner who became an overnight sensation in BBL|15 — smashing three consecutive sixes in a single over against the Brisbane Heat in only his second Big Bash game.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jerrssis Dillzan Wadia |
| Born | 2001, India |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| BBL team | Adelaide Strikers (squad no. 55) |
| State team | South Australia |
| Languages | Hindi, Gujarati and English |
Early Life: From India to Adelaide
Wadia was born in India and played age-group cricket for the Baroda Cricket Association, turning out at Under-16 and Under-19 level. Cricket connections run through his family: his father Dilzan Wadia is a Bollywood actor based in Mumbai, and his grandfather Neville Wadia once earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest player to score a century in minor cricket. Fellow Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya even took tuition from Wadia’s mother and stayed at the family house in Mumbai — the family’s cricketing world runs deep.
He moved to Adelaide and joined the Strikers’ under-19 programme before Covid hit, which stalled his pathway. When borders reopened, he came back and ground his way through South Australian Premier Cricket, turning out for Adelaide, East Torrens and Tea Tree Gully from the 2022-23 season. He speaks Hindi, Gujarati and English.
The grind paid off. His Premier Cricket performances for Tea Tree Gully earned him a place in South Australia’s senior setup from the 2026-27 season, and the Strikers came calling when they needed a local replacement for Alex Carey. It’s the classic modern pathway: grade cricket, state squad, then the BBL door opens.
The 24-Run Over
Wadia got his BBL chance in the 2025-26 season as a local replacement for Alex Carey, who was away on Ashes duty — signed by the Strikers in November 2025 after his Premier Cricket form for Tea Tree Gully. His debut against the Melbourne Stars on 23 December 2025 was quiet. His second game, four days later, was anything but.
Chasing 180 against the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba, Wadia walked in during the 15th over with the game slipping away. Facing Jack Wildermuth, he went berserk. First ball: six. Then he scooped a low full toss over fine leg for another six. Then a reverse lap over third man for a third straight six. Then a four over the bowler’s head. Then a double. Twenty-four runs in the over. He finished with 34 off 16 balls. The Strikers still lost by seven runs, but everyone remembered the new kid’s name.
Playing Style
Wadia is mainly a left-arm spinner who bats in the lower middle order. His bowling is tidy rather than mysterious, but his batting is where the excitement is. He is a clean striker of the ball and is not afraid to take on any bowler. That fearless approach is exactly what T20 teams want from a finisher. He showed all three gears in that one over at the Gabba: the clean straight six, the inventive scoops and reverse laps, and the raw power to clear the ropes at will. Clips of the over did the rounds online within hours. Some media outlets even dubbed him the “Next Travis Head” after the Gabba innings – high praise for a youngster in his second game.
Recent Form and What to Watch
Wadia is at the very start of his professional journey — his T20 numbers are small but the 24-run over showed what he can do. He is also now part of South Australia’s senior setup, and his List A record is building: 3 matches, 4 wickets at 28.00 with a best of 3 for 37. For BBL|16, the Strikers will hope he has turned that one famous over into a regular role. Watch his powerplay cameos and his left-arm spin in the middle overs — there’s a genuine T20 prospect here. The challenge now is backing it up. One famous over made his name; a full season of contributions would make his career. Adelaide has embraced him already – the Gabba innings made him a cult hero overnight, and Strikers fans will watch his every move at Adelaide Oval this summer. The talent is obvious to everyone who has seen him bat.
BBL Season by Season
| Season | Team | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BBL|15 | Adelaide Strikers | Local replacement for Alex Carey; debut 23 Dec 2025; 24-run over vs Heat |
| BBL|16 | Adelaide Strikers | Pushing for a regular spot (squad no. 55) |
Key Stats
T20 Career
| Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | Wickets | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 52 | 8.66 | 136.84 | 34 | 2 | 2/11 |
List A Career
| Matches | Runs | Avg | Wickets | Avg (bowl) | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 29 | 14.50 | 4 | 28.00 | 3/37 |
The Famous Over
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Runs in the over | 24 (6, 6, 6, 4, 2) |
| Bowler | Jack Wildermuth |
| Innings | 34 off 16 balls |
| Match | Strikers vs Heat, the Gabba, 27 Dec 2025 |
Wadia is early in his professional career. No international career yet. Last verified: 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jerrssis Wadia?
Jerrssis Wadia is an India-born all-rounder who plays for the Adelaide Strikers and South Australia. He’s a left-handed batter and left-arm spinner who moved from India to Adelaide to pursue professional cricket.
What is Jerrssis Wadia famous for?
In only his second BBL match, Wadia smashed 24 runs in a single over against the Brisbane Heat, hitting three consecutive sixes off Jack Wildermuth. He scored 34 off 16 balls in that innings.
Who is Jerrssis Wadia’s family?
His father Dilzan Wadia is a Bollywood actor based in Mumbai. His grandfather Neville Wadia holds a Guinness World Record as the oldest player to score a century in minor cricket.
See the BBL 2027 schedule for Strikers fixtures, meet the other BBL 2027 teams, and check the BBL 2027 points table once the season starts. Fellow Striker Matt Short and star recruit Ben Stokes will bat alongside him this season.