Will Prestwidge is an Australian fast bowler who plays for the Hobart Hurricanes. Born on 15 January 2002 in Queensland, he’s a right-arm fast bowler who bats left-handed. Prestwidge comes from one of Australian cricket’s great families — his father Scott played for Queensland, and his siblings Jack and Georgia have both played professionally, with Georgia representing Australia.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Alexander Prestwidge |
| Born | 15 January 2002, Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast |
| BBL team | Hobart Hurricanes (previously Brisbane Heat) |
| State team | Tasmania (previously Queensland) |
| Family | Son of Scott Prestwidge; brother of Jack and Georgia Prestwidge |
Background: Country, Early Life and Domestic Roots
Cricket runs deep in the Prestwidge family. Will’s father Scott played one-day cricket for Queensland between 1991 and 2001 — he was man of the match in the 1997-98 Mercantile Mutual Cup final and won the Peter Burge Medal as Brisbane grade cricket’s best player. His brother Jack and sister Georgia have also played professionally: Georgia has represented Australia and played for the Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat. Growing up in that environment, with a father and two siblings all playing at a high level, Will was always going to bowl fast.
He earned a Queensland rookie contract in May 2021 and made his BBL debut for the Brisbane Heat in BBL|11 (2021-22). Opportunities were limited, but he gave fans a glimpse in his second BBL game: 2 for 37 against the Hurricanes, dismissing Tigers teammate Caleb Jewell early in the innings — then bombing two huge sixes off Nathan Ellis. Even in his second BBL game of BBL cricket, he wasn’t afraid of the moment.
He also had a strong season for Northern Suburbs in Queensland Premier Cricket, taking 29 wickets for the season to go with 130 not out in a two-day match. The talent was obvious; the first-class and BBL opportunities weren’t coming fast enough.
International Career
Prestwidge hasn’t played for Australia yet. At 24, he’s still young for a fast bowler — quicks often peak in their late twenties — and his career is at the stage where consistent domestic cricket matters more than anything.
Test Career
No Tests. He hasn’t played first-class cricket regularly enough yet to be in that conversation.
ODI Career
No ODIs. He’s played Marsh One-Day Cup cricket for Queensland and now Tasmania, and the 50-over game suits his hit-the-deck style.
T20I Career
No T20Is. His BBL career is still in its early stages, but the Hurricanes’ two-season extension shows a club willing to invest in his development.
Domestic Career — The Move to Tasmania
In April 2024, Prestwidge made the move to Tasmania — the same fresh start several players have used to reboot their careers — joining the Tigers alongside Matthew Kuhnemann. “I am excited to be continuing my development as a cricketer in Tasmania,” he said at the time. “I’ve been told that the conditions have been suitable for pace bowling, so I am looking forward to taking wickets for the Tigers.”
Cricket Tasmania’s high-performance boss Salliann Beams said the club believed he could “develop his talent and raw pace in Tasmania,” noting how many pace bowlers had moved south and thrived on Blundstone wickets. For a young quick, a change of scenery and a clear role can be everything.
BBL Career
BBL|11 (2021-22): Debut for the Brisbane Heat. Showed flashes — 2 for 37 against the Hurricanes and those two sixes off Nathan Ellis — but found opportunities limited in a strong squad.
BBL|15 (2025-26): After the Tasmanian move, the Hurricanes signed him and he got his first chances in purple, featuring three times. A start, not yet a breakthrough.
BBL|16 (2026-27): On 5 October 2026, the Hurricanes re-signed him for a further two seasons — through BBL|17 — alongside fellow Tasmanians Tim Ward, Marcus Bean and Iain Carlisle. The 24-year-old now has a proper runway to build on his introduction. Check the BBL 2027 schedule for Hurricanes fixtures.
Playing Style and Strengths
Prestwidge is a genuine right-arm quick who hits the deck and gets the ball through. He bowls with good pace and isn’t afraid to attack the stumps — the classic Australian fast-bowling method. As a left-handed lower-order batter, he can swing the bat, and those two sixes off Nathan Ellis in his second BBL game proved he’s not just making up the numbers down the order.
His biggest asset right now might be his environment: a famous cricketing family who understand the grind, a Tasmanian setup that develops quicks well, and a BBL club that just gave him two more seasons. At 24, with genuine pace, he has room to grow into a key part of the Hurricanes’ attack.
Recent Form and What to Watch
Prestwidge is still young for a fast bowler, and the Tasmanian move looks like the right call. With the Hurricanes defending their BBL|15 title in BBL|16 and a settled squad around him, he should get more chances than the three games he managed last season. Fast bowlers develop late — the best is likely still ahead of him.
Watch for whether he can nail down a regular spot in the Hurricanes XI, his new-ball battle with the league’s best openers, and whether his batting keeps developing — a quick who can hit sixes is gold in T20 cricket. The family pedigree says he’ll make the most of his chances.
Career Statistics
Prestwidge is early in his senior career. Verified highlights so far:
- BBL debut: BBL|11 for the Brisbane Heat
- Best BBL figures: 2/37 vs Hurricanes (dismissed Caleb Jewell)
- Hurricanes: 3 appearances in BBL|15; re-signed through BBL|17
- Queensland Premier Cricket: 29 wickets in a season for Northern Suburbs (plus 130* in a two-day match)
Last verified: 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BBL team does Will Prestwidge play for?
Will Prestwidge plays for the Hobart Hurricanes, re-signed through BBL|17. He previously played for the Brisbane Heat before moving to Tasmania in 2024-25.
Is Will Prestwidge related to Georgia Prestwidge?
Yes. Will is the younger brother of Georgia Prestwidge, who has represented Australia and played for the Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat. Their father Scott and brother Jack also played professional cricket.
How did Prestwidge do on Hurricanes debut?
He got his first chances in purple during BBL|15, featuring three times. His best BBL moment so far came earlier for the Heat — 2 for 37 against the Hurricanes plus two big sixes off Nathan Ellis in just his second BBL game.
See the BBL 2027 schedule for Hurricanes fixtures, meet the other BBL 2027 teams, and check the BBL 2027 points table once the season starts. You can also read about Hurricanes teammates Tim David and Nathan Ellis, and the club’s signing of Shai Hope.