Nathan Ellis captains the Hobart Hurricanes in BBL|16. The Tasmanian fast-medium bowler is one of the smartest death bowlers in T20 cricket.
Nathan Ellis: Quick Facts
| Team | Hobart Hurricanes (captain) |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Born | 22 September 1994, Hobart, Tasmania |
| BBL|16 status | Contracted |
Career Stats: All Formats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 189 | 525 | 11.41 | 110.99 | 0/0 | 234 | 8.10 |
| ODI | 27 | 192 | 14.76 | 81.36 | 0/0 | 40 | 5.22 |
| Test | — | ||||||
Playing Style
Ellis bowls right-arm fast-medium with superb control. His slower balls and yorkers at the death are world-class — he rarely goes for big runs in the final overs. He is also a handy lower-order hitter.
BBL Career
Ellis has been a Hurricane his whole BBL career and led them to the BBL|14 title. His calm leadership and death bowling make him the perfect captain for Hobart.
What He Brings to BBL 2027
With new signing Adam Zampa strengthening the spin attack, Ellis has more options than ever. His own bowling at the death remains Hobart’s biggest weapon — and his captaincy keeps the team calm under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who captains Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 2027?
Nathan Ellis captains the Hobart Hurricanes in BBL|16.
What is Nathan Ellis known for?
Ellis is known as one of the best death bowlers in T20 cricket, famous for his slower balls and yorkers.
Did Hobart Hurricanes win the BBL recently?
Yes — the Hurricanes won BBL|14, their first BBL title, under Nathan Ellis’s captaincy.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026.