Thomas Balkin

Thomas Balkin
Personal information
Born (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium-fast
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2025–Queensland (squad no. 8)
2025/26–Brisbane Heat (squad no. 95)
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 1 2 5
Runs scored – 9 10
Batting average – – 10.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score – 9* 9*
Balls bowled 48 78 83
Wickets 1 2 6
Bowling average 41.00 28.00 19.83
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 1/41 1/22 2/30
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/– 4/–
Source: CricInfo, 17 March 2026

Thomas Balkin (born 8 January 2004) is an Australian cricketer who has represented Queensland and the Brisbane Heat in domestic cricket.

Early life

Balkin attended school at St Joseph's College, Nudgee.[1] Growing up, he played cricket for the Toombul Cricket Club.[2]

Balkin was mentored by Australian international cricketer Ryan Harris from the age of 15, when Harris coached a Cricket Australia XI, in which Balkin featured, during the under-17 National Championships.[3]

Balkin was part of the Queensland Cricket Academy.[4] In April 2025, Balkin was awarded the Bob Spence Trophy as the most improved Under-21 Male Player in the Queensland Premier Cricket competition.[5]

Domestic career

Balkin represented Queensland at under-17 and under-19 level.[2]

Balkin gained a rookie contract with Queensland in 2025.[6] In December 2025, he was added to the squad of the Brisbane Heat as a Local Replacement Player.[7]

In his debut match against the Adelaide Strikers, after international recruit Shaheen Shah Afridi was injured, Balkin was required to bowl the final over of the match with the Strikers requiring 10 runs to win.[8][9] He took two wickets and won the match for the Heat.[10][11]

Balkin made his List A debut for Queensland against Victoria during the 2025–26 One-Day Cup. He took the wicket of Tom Rogers in his first game.[12]

In March of 2026, Balkin made his Sheffield Shield debut against Tasmania[13].

International Career

Balkin was part of the extended squad for Australia at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, however did not play a game. He represented Australia's under-19 side in their tour of England in 2023.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Schoolboy stars in KFC Premier Cricket Team of the Week". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Mason, Luke. "Tom who? The youngster who lit up the Gabba". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  3. ^ Alexander, Riley. "Young gun Balkin ready to battle England in own backyard". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  4. ^ Vellacott, Cam. "T20 Max Preview - Toombul". qldcricket.com.au. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Premier Medal Winners Celebrated". qldcricket.com.au. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Bulls Squad Set For Summer". qldcricket.com.au. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  7. ^ "KUHNEMANN BACK FOR HEAT - Joins Squad For Scorchers". brisbaneheat.com.au. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  8. ^ "WATCH - Heat debutant steps up and does the business". sportnation.nz. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  9. ^ O'Loughlin, Liam. "'Absolute thriller': Brisbane Heat debutant seals BBL victory with double-wicket over". nine.com.au. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  10. ^ Wenzel, Murray. "Brisbane Heat debutant Tom Balkin delivers in final over of BBL thriller against Adelaide". 7news.com.au. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Brisbane Heat beats Adelaide Strikers by seven runs, thanks to debutant Tom Balkin". abc.net.au. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  12. ^ Cameron, Louis. "Rogers catch stuns as Vics put dent in Bulls ODC tilt". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Tasmania vs Queensland 30th Match Sheffield Shield 2025-26". espn.com. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
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