Heather Graham adds another remarkable chapter in her Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) journey. The 29-year-old Australian all-rounder becomes only the second pacer after Megan Schutt, and the fifth bowler overall, to claim 150 wickets in the history of the league. The 29-year-old Australian all-rounder becomes only the second pacer after Megan Schutt, and the fifth bowler overall, to claim 150 wickets in the history of the league. Currently representing Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing 11th edition of the tournament, Graham’s blend of consistency, experience, and wicket-taking craft has once again placed her among the leading performers of the season.
She achieved the landmark when she picked up the big wicket of Deandra Dottin on 20th November 2025, during the 16th match of the season, against the Melbourne Renegades, led by skipper Sophie Molineux at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney. She returned with impressive match figures (4-0-23-3) in her spell. She also chipped in with a handy cameo (14* off 11 balls) to guide her side over the line with 6 wickets in hand and an over to spare in a rain-curtailed encounter.
Heather Graham was awarded the Player of the Match for her decisive impact for her side as the Hobart Hurricanes extended their winning streak to 5 in the ongoing 11th edition of the tournament. So far in the ongoing campaign, Graham has been instrumental in the Hobart Hurricanes’ unbeaten run. With 10 wickets at an impressive average of 13.40 and an economy of 7.05 from five innings, she now sits as the leading wicket-taker of the season.
Overall, she has picked up 151 wickets, at an average of 21.22 and an economy of 7.15 in 135 innings, and 143 matches in the tournament so far. Under Elyse Villani’s leadership, the Hurricanes have surged to the top of the table with 10 points from five games, the only side yet to face defeat this season.
Heather Graham’s WBBL story began nearly a decade ago, on 11 December 2015, when she made her debut for the Perth Scorchers against the Brisbane Heat at Aquinas College, Perth. Over seven seasons with the franchise, she evolved into one of their most dependable match-winners, both with the new ball and at the death. Across 100 matches and 96 innings for the Scorchers, she picked up 102 wickets at an average of 21.11 and an economy rate of 6.86, a reflection of her ability to control both phases of an innings.
One standout performance during her Scorchers tenure came on 20 November 2021, against Melbourne Stars at the Adelaide Oval, where she returned figures of 3 for 16 from four overs. Her incisive spell helped Perth clinch a four-wicket win, and she was deservedly named Player of the Match for her all-round contribution. That performance captured the essence of Graham’s impact, a bowler capable of producing breakthroughs under pressure while maintaining control of the game’s rhythm.
In 2022, Heather Graham began a new chapter with the Hobart Hurricanes, adding experience and balance to the side’s evolving setup. Since making her debut for the Hurricanes on 14 October 2022 against Sydney Thunder, she has taken 49 wickets in 39 innings across 43 matches, maintaining an average of 21.44 and an economy rate of 7.83. Her adaptability and knack for delivering clutch overs have made her a cornerstone of the team’s bowling unit.
A memorable spell came on 19 November 2023, against the Melbourne Renegades at Junction Oval, Melbourne, when she returned with superb figures of 3 for 12 from four overs in an eight-wicket victory. Once again, she earned the Player of the Match award, reaffirming her reputation as a performer who thrives in critical games.
Now, on reaching the 150-wicket milestone, Heather Graham joins WBBL’s elite. Her journey, marked by steady growth, versatility, and unwavering competitiveness, reflects how quietly and effectively she has become one of the league’s most complete all-rounders. As Hobart Hurricanes sealed another win and Graham completed her landmark against the challengers in red, Melbourne Renegades, fans witnessed one of the WBBL’s most seasoned campaigners enter an exclusive club in style.
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