Ollie Peake is an Australian batter who plays for the Melbourne Renegades. Born on 11 September 2006 in Geelong, he’s a left-hander already making history — an Under-19 World Cup winner at 17, a Renegades match-winner at 19, and the youngest specialist batter ever to play ODI cricket for Australia. At 20, he’s the most talked-about young batting talent in the country.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Oliver John Peake |
| Born | 11 September 2006, Geelong, VIC |
| Role | Batter |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off spin |
| BBL team | Melbourne Renegades (contracted to BBL|17) |
| State team | Victoria |
| Family | Son of former Victorian cricketer Clinton Peake |
| Australia caps | ODI debut 30 May 2026 (cap 252) |
World Cup Winner at 17
Peake wasn’t even supposed to be in South Africa. He travelled to the 2024 Under-19 World Cup as a non-travelling reserve — then Corey Wasley broke a finger in the opening match and Peake got the call. The 17-year-old was the youngest member of the squad, and he delivered when it mattered most: 25 not out against England in his first match, a crucial 49 against Pakistan in the semi-final, then an unbeaten 46 in the final against India as Australia lifted the trophy.
He’d already shown the family pedigree — father Clinton Peake captained Australia’s Under-19s back in 1994-95, and Ollie followed the same path by leading the 2026 side himself. Like father, like son, but with an even bigger stage to come.
Breaking Through at Home
Back home, Peake’s rise didn’t slow down. He top-scored with 52 on his Sheffield Shield debut for Victoria against Western Australia in March 2024-25, was invited to join Australia’s Test squad on the Sri Lanka tour in early 2025 just for the experience, and made his BBL debut for the Renegades in January 2025. In June 2025 he earned his first full contracts with Victoria and the Renegades — the pathway was opening fast. He also announced himself for Australia A with an unbeaten 55 from 38 balls against Sri Lanka A in Darwin in July 2025, his first outing for the team.
The Last-Ball Six
Renegades fans will never forget his BBL|15 moment. Needing four off the final ball against the Perth Scorchers in Perth, the 19-year-old held his nerve and lifted it over the rope for six — a stunning win for the Renegades. He went straight from the stadium to the airport: he was flying out to captain Australia at the 2026 Under-19 World Cup. Few cricketers have ever had a better 24 hours.
Captain and History-Maker
Peake captained Australia at the 2026 Under-19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe, leading from the front with back-to-back hundreds against the West Indies and England as Australia reached the semi-finals. Then came the big one: named in Australia’s ODI squad for the Pakistan tour in May 2026, he debuted in Rawalpindi on 30 May at 19 years and 261 days — the youngest specialist batter (and fourth-youngest cricketer) ever to play ODI cricket for Australia, breaking Ricky Ponting’s 31-year-old record.
He’s since kept his place in Australia’s ODI thinking, touring with the squad through Zimbabwe and South Africa, and he spent part of 2026 with the San Francisco Unicorns in franchise cricket. The selectors clearly see him as a long-term part of the batting plans.
ODI Career (Australia)
Peake is yet to play Tests or T20Is — his international career so far is ODI cricket. Called into the squad for the May-June 2026 Pakistan tour, he debuted in Rawalpindi on 30 May at 19 years and 261 days, becoming Australia’s 252nd ODI cricketer and the youngest specialist batter in the country’s ODI history. He made 7 off 15 balls on debut in a five-wicket loss. The selectors kept faith: he stayed in the ODI squad for the tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa that followed, and his four ODIs so far have brought 72 runs at 18.00 with a best of 31.
Playing Style
Peake is a technically gifted left-hander with a calm head — mature beyond his years. He lets the ball come to him, scores square of the wicket, and stays unflustered under pressure, as that last-ball six proved. Victoria coach Chris Rogers has compared his style to Justin Langer. He can also bowl handy off-spin, which gives his captains an extra option.
What to Watch
BBL|16 is Peake’s second full season with the Renegades, and expectations are sky-high. With Jonny Bairstow joining the club and Adam Zampa moving on, the Renegades’ batting has a new look — check their fixtures on the BBL 2027 schedule. Peake’s 184 runs in seven BBL matches at a strike rate of 137 is just the start; this is the season he turns promise into a reputation. Meet the other BBL 2027 teams and check the BBL 2027 points table once the season starts.
Career Statistics
BBL Career
| Matches | Runs | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 184 | 137 | 57 |
ODI Career (Australia)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 72 | 18.00 | 31 |
First-Class Career
| Matches | Runs | Avg | HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 520 | 26.00 | 92 |
Youngest specialist batter to debut in ODIs for Australia (19y 261d). Last verified: 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BBL team does Ollie Peake play for?
Ollie Peake plays for the Melbourne Renegades, where he’s contracted through BBL|17. He made his BBL debut in January 2025.
Did Peake hit a last-ball six to win a BBL match?
Yes. Against the Perth Scorchers in Perth in BBL|15, with four needed off the final ball, he cleared the rope for six to seal the win — then went straight to the airport to captain Australia at the Under-19 World Cup.
Has Peake played for Australia?
Yes. He made his ODI debut against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on 30 May 2026 aged 19 years and 261 days — the youngest specialist batter ever to play ODIs for Australia, breaking Ricky Ponting’s record.
Did Peake win the Under-19 World Cup?
Yes — as a player in 2024, aged 17, with crucial knocks in the semi-final and final. He returned in 2026 as Australia’s captain and hit back-to-back hundreds as the team reached the semi-finals.
See the BBL 2027 schedule for Renegades fixtures, meet the other BBL 2027 teams, and check the BBL 2027 points table once the season starts.