Nick Hobson has already written his name into Big Bash folklore. Born on 22 August 1994 in Perth, the left-hander hit the winning runs in the 2022-23 final to seal the Scorchers’ fifth title — and now he’s bringing his finishing skills to the Hobart Hurricanes on a two-tournament deal. An accountant by day and a death-overs destroyer by night, Hobson is one of the BBL’s most fascinating characters.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1994, Perth, Western Australia |
| Role | Batter (finisher) |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| BBL team | Hobart Hurricanes (from BBL|16; previously Perth Scorchers) |
| State team | Western Australia |
| Day job | Accountant |
| International | Uncapped |
Background: The Late Developer
Hobson is proof that cricket careers don’t have to follow a straight line. A Perth product, he started higher up the order in club cricket — he used to open a lot — and worked his way into the Scorchers system as a white-ball specialist. He’s also a qualified accountant, balancing the books by day and clearing the ropes by night. It’s the kind of double life that makes him a favourite with fans.
His sliding-doors moment came sitting on the bench watching his Scorchers teammates win the BBL|11 title. Hobson was in the squad but not the team, and it lit a fire: he decided to remodel himself as a power-hitter, working with renowned batting coach Jim Allenby — who also coaches Australia’s T20 finisher Tim David — to build the muscular game needed for the death overs.
International Career
Hobson hasn’t played international cricket. At 32, a Baggy Green or even a T20I cap looks unlikely — Australia’s finishing spots are fiercely contested. But his BBL record as a pressure player is as good as anyone’s, and in franchise cricket he’s exactly the kind of player teams want walking out with 30 needed off 18.
Domestic Career: Western Australia’s Finisher
For Western Australia, Hobson has become a white-ball mainstay in the number six and seven roles. He featured in seven of eight games during WA’s 50-over title win, batting in that finisher’s role, and the performances earned him an upgrade to a full state contract.
The numbers back up the reputation. An unbeaten 64 off 28 balls against South Australia in September — striking at 228 — showed how destructive he can be when it clicks. And across the last BBL season, he was the Scorchers’ second-fastest scoring batter at a strike rate of 141.86 (minimum 50 runs), behind only Laurie Evans. “I’m probably a bit more brute than those guys,” Hobson says of his style compared to the Scorchers’ sweepers and switch-hitters. Brute works just fine.
BBL Career: Winning Runs in a Final
Hobson spent his entire BBL career with the Perth Scorchers before the move south — and he gave them a moment for the ages. In the 2022-23 final against the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, with 53,886 fans watching, Hobson walked out in a pressure-cooker and finished unbeaten alongside teenage debutant Cooper Connolly, hitting the winning runs in the final over to seal the Scorchers’ fifth BBL title. You don’t hit winning runs in a final without ice in your veins.
After last season, though, Hobson was in and out of the Scorchers side and wanted more consistent cricket. “I asked my manager to have a bit of a look around to see what was on the market,” he said. “Hobart showed some interest… they were planning for life after Matthew Wade transitioning to coaching and were after someone to bat towards the back end of the innings.”
The Hurricanes signed him for the next two tournaments. His role is clear: bat at six or seven as the left-handed finisher, complementing Tim David — “obviously got Tim David, who’s the best finisher in Australia, but hopefully I can complement Tim somewhere down around the end of the innings and we can have some fun together.” With new faces like Rishad Hossain joining the Hurricanes for BBL|16, Hobart’s squad is stacking up nicely.
Playing Style & Strengths
Hobson is a left-handed power hitter who specialises in the death overs. He’s all about brute force and clean striking — less about ramps and switch-hits, more about picking his zone and launching it. His left-handedness is a tactical asset, giving right/left combinations at the death that mess with bowlers’ lines and field settings. And his temperament is elite: the final proved he stays calm when the equation gets tight.
Recent Form & What to Watch
The 64 not out off 28 against South Australia and that 141.86 strike rate for the Scorchers show Hobson is hitting the ball as well as ever. BBL|16 is a fresh start in a new colour — and a clear role, which is all he’s ever asked for. Watch the Hurricanes’ last five overs: if Hobson and Tim David are at the crease together, bowlers will be hiding. The left-hand/right-hand finishing pair could be the most destructive in the league.
Key Stats
Verified Highlights
| Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| BBL|12 final (Feb 2023) | Hit the winning runs (unbeaten) vs Brisbane Heat — Scorchers’ 5th title, 53,886 at Optus Stadium |
| One-Day Cup, Sep 2024 | 64* off 28 balls vs South Australia (SR 228) |
| Last BBL season (Scorchers) | SR 141.86 — 2nd-fastest Scorchers batter (min. 50 runs) |
| Hurricanes deal | Signed for the next two tournaments (BBL|16 and BBL|17) |
Last verified: 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BBL team does Nick Hobson play for?
Nick Hobson plays for the Hobart Hurricanes from BBL|16, on a two-tournament deal. He spent his entire previous BBL career with the Perth Scorchers.
Did Hobson hit the winning runs in a BBL final?
Yes. Hobson hit the winning runs against the Brisbane Heat in the 2022-23 final, finishing unbeaten with Cooper Connolly to seal the Scorchers’ fifth BBL title in front of 53,886 fans at Optus Stadium.
What does Nick Hobson do outside cricket?
He’s a qualified accountant — one of the few professional cricketers balancing a full-time day job with a BBL career.
Check the BBL 2027 schedule for Hurricanes fixtures and meet the other BBL 2027 teams. Last verified: 18 October 2026.