Wil Parker

Wil Brian Parker (born 29 May 2002)[1] is an Australian cricketer.[2][3] He made his first-class debut on 14 February 2020, for Victoria in the 2019–20 Sheffield Shield season.[4][5] He became the fourth-youngest cricketer to make their first-class debut for Victoria.[6] His uncle, Geoff Parker, also played first-class cricket for Victoria.[7]

Not to be confused with Will Parker.

Wil Parker
Personal information
Full name
Wil Brian Parker
Born (2002-05-29) 29 May 2002
Croydon, Victoria, Australia[1]
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm leg break
RoleBowler
RelationsGeoff Parker (uncle)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2019/20–Victoria (squad no. 8)
2020/21–2022/23Hobart Hurricanes
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 4 1 9
Runs scored 4 7 47
Batting average 2.00 7.00 11.75
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 4 7 25*
Balls bowled 360 44 108
Wickets 6 1 1
Bowling average 32.00 44.00 185.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 3/54 1/44 1/42
Catches/stumpings 1/– 1/– 1/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 April 2023

In June 2020, Parker signed a professional contract with Victoria for the 2020–21 domestic season, opting to play cricket instead of Australian rules football.[8] He made his Twenty20 debut on 27 December 2020, for the Hobart Hurricanes, in the 2020–21 Big Bash League season.[9] He made his List A debut on 10 March 2021, for Victoria in the 2020–21 Marsh One-Day Cup.[10]

References
  1. "Wil Parker". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. "Wil Parker". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  3. "Wil Parker dreams of meeting Shane Warne after 'special' debut". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  4. "19th Match, Marsh Sheffield Shield at Sydney, Feb 14-17 2020". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  5. "Cross-code showdown on the cards as Victoria select AFL gun in state cricket team". Fox Sports. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  6. "Wil Parker to debut for Victoria". Cricket Victoria. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  7. "Wil Parker named in Victoria's Sheffield Shield squad". Sunraysia Daily. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  8. "Legspinner Wil Parker opts for cricket over football with Victoria contract". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  9. "16th Match (N), Brisbane, Dec 27 2020, Big Bash League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  10. "5th Match, Melbourne, Mar 9 2021, The Marsh Cup". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 March 2021.


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