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Hugh Weibgen is a young Australian all rounder who plays for Queensland and Brisbane Heat, best known for captaining Australia to the title at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup. He has not yet played senior international cricket, but his early domestic numbers show real promise, 246 List A runs at an average of 49.20, including a century, and 177 runs in domestic T20 cricket. At Under 19 level, he was outstanding both as a leader and a batter, scoring 304 runs at an average of 50.67 across the World Cup, including a century, while leading his team to the trophy.
His story so far is about being trusted with responsibility early and delivering on it. Weibgen was named national Under 19 captain before he had even established himself at senior domestic level, then led Australia through a near unbeaten campaign to win the tournament. This article covers his full biography, his World Cup winning captaincy, and every number from his career so far, including a look at his BBL record. You can follow all the latest cricket news and player coverage on CRIC INFO 365.
Hugh Weibgen: Full Biography at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hugh Desmond Weibgen (Hugh Weibgen) |
| Born | 28 October 2004, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Age | 21 |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Playing Role | All rounder |
| International Caps | None at senior level (Under 19 international only) |
| Domestic Debut | 2023-24 season, for Queensland |
| Signature Achievement | Captained Australia to victory at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup |
Teams Hugh Weibgen Has Played For
| Team | Format / League | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Valley District Cricket Club | Premier Cricket | Junior career onward |
| Australia Under 19s | Youth international | 2023 to 2024 |
| Queensland | First-Class / List A | 2023 to present |
| Sydney Thunder | Big Bash League (BBL) | 2024/25 |
| Brisbane Heat | Big Bash League (BBL) | 2025/26 to present |
Weibgen was born and raised in Brisbane, and attended Brisbane Grammar School. He played his junior cricket at Valley District Cricket Club, the same club that produced fellow young Queensland quick Callum Vidler.
Who Is Hugh Weibgen and How Did His Career Start?
Hugh Desmond Weibgen was born on 28 October 2004 in Brisbane, Queensland. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off break, and is classed as a genuine all rounder rather than a specialist batter.
He was named in the Queensland Bulls squad for the 2023-24 season on a rookie contract, according to Wikipedia’s account of his early career. A back injury limited his availability during that first season, but his performances were strong enough that he was upgraded to a full-time contract with Queensland in April 2024, confirming him as a genuine part of the state’s long term plans.
Even before that domestic breakthrough, Weibgen had already been given the biggest responsibility of his young career. On 11 December 2023, Cricket Australia named him captain of the 15 man squad for the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, leading a group that also included fellow future domestic names like Sam Konstas, Callum Vidler, and Harry Dixon.
What Did Hugh Weibgen Achieve at the Under 19 World Cup?
This is the single biggest achievement of his career so far, and it deserves proper detail. At the 2024 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup, held in South Africa, Weibgen captained Australia through a near perfect campaign. According to Wikipedia’s official tournament record, Australia finished the tournament as Champions, winning 7 of their 8 matches with 1 no result, the best campaign of any team in the competition that year.
Weibgen did not just lead the side, he was one of its best players with the bat. He scored 304 runs across the tournament at an average of 50.67, including a century, with a highest score of 120. It remains a genuinely rare double, captaining a World Cup winning side while also being one of its top run scorers, and it is the achievement that put his name firmly on the radar of Australian domestic selectors.
How Has Hugh Weibgen’s Domestic Career Progressed?
Weibgen’s early domestic numbers reflect a player still building experience at First-Class level, but showing clear promise in white ball cricket. His List A form in particular has stood out, with 246 runs from 7 matches at an average of 49.20, including a maiden century of 115 not out.
His Big Bash League journey began with Sydney Thunder for the 2024-25 season, before he moved to his home state franchise, Brisbane Heat, ahead of the 2025-26 season, joining fellow Queensland products on the roster. That move brought him closer to the Queensland set up that had already invested in his development through his full-time state contract.
His bowling has been used sparingly at senior level so far. Described in his official statistics as a part-time right-arm off break option, he is yet to bowl a single delivery in domestic T20 cricket, and has bowled only a handful of overs across First-Class and List A cricket, taking just 1 wicket in total between those two formats.
What Records and Honours Does Hugh Weibgen Hold?
- Captained Australia to the title at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, going 7 wins and 1 no result from 8 matches
- Leading tournament contribution with the bat, scoring 304 runs at an average of 50.67, including a century, while also captaining the side
- Maiden List A century, an unbeaten 115 for Queensland
- Full-time Queensland contract, awarded in April 2024 after impressing despite a back injury limiting his first rookie season
- Progressed through two different BBL franchises, from Sydney Thunder to his home state club, Brisbane Heat
What Do Hugh Weibgen’s Career Numbers Look Like?
The figures below are taken from his most recent official career statistics, including his Under 19 World Cup record.
Batting Record
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s / 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 19 World Cup | 7 | 7 | – | 304 | 120 | 50.67 | 83.29 | 1 / 0 |
| First-Class | 6 | 11 | 0 | 186 | 39 | 16.91 | 37.80 | 0 / 0 |
| List A | 7 | 7 | 2 | 246 | 115* | 49.20 | 99.19 | 1 / 0 |
| Domestic T20 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 177 | 38* | 19.67 | 105.99 | 0 / 0 |
Bowling Record
| Format | Matches | Innings | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 6 | 3 | 6.0 | 28 | 0 | – | 4.67 | 0/5 |
| List A | 7 | 5 | 14.3 | 92 | 1 | 92.00 | 6.34 | 1/6 |
| Domestic T20 | 13 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Fielding Record
| Format | Matches | Catches | Run Outs | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic T20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Weibgen’s List A numbers are clearly his strongest at senior level so far, and his First-Class figures show a player still adjusting to the step up, with a batting average of 16.91 across 6 matches. As his official statistics note, his deployment as a bowler has been limited at senior level, meaning his value at this stage is almost entirely built around his batting.
What Does Hugh Weibgen’s BBL Record Look Like?
His Domestic T20 total of 13 matches and 177 runs reflects his Big Bash League career so far, split between his debut season with Sydney Thunder in 2024-25 and his move to Brisbane Heat for 2025-26. Since there is no record of him playing any other domestic T20 competition outside the BBL, this figure can reasonably be read as his BBL career total specifically.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Not Outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | 177 | 38* | 19.67 | 105.99 | 4 |
His BBL average of 19.67 and strike rate of 105.99 reflect a player still finding his feet at the highest domestic T20 level, without a fifty to his name yet in the format. As with any young player early in a Big Bash career, this is very much a record still being built rather than a finished picture. For the most current BBL numbers, his live profile on ESPNcricinfo is the best place to check.
FAQs
Has Hugh Weibgen played international cricket for Australia?
Not at senior level. His international experience is entirely at Under 19 level, where he captained Australia to the title at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup.
What did Hugh Weibgen achieve at the Under 19 World Cup?
He captained Australia to the title, winning 7 of 8 matches with 1 no result, and was also one of the tournament’s top run scorers, finishing with 304 runs at an average of 50.67, including a century.
Which BBL team does Hugh Weibgen play for?
Brisbane Heat, having moved there for the 2025-26 season after his debut Big Bash season with Sydney Thunder in 2024-25.
What is Hugh Weibgen’s List A batting record?
246 runs from 7 matches at an average of 49.20, including a maiden century of 115 not out.
Is Hugh Weibgen a bowler as well as a batter?
He is classed as an all rounder and bowls right-arm off break, but his bowling has been used sparingly at senior level, with just 1 wicket combined across First-Class and List A cricket and no deliveries bowled yet in domestic T20 cricket.
Which school and club did Hugh Weibgen come through?
He attended Brisbane Grammar School and played his junior cricket at Valley District Cricket Club in Brisbane.
What is Hugh Weibgen’s First-Class batting average?
16.91 from 6 matches, reflecting a player still early in his adjustment to First-Class cricket compared to his stronger List A numbers.
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