By the Cric Info 365 Editorial Team | September 20, 2026
Josh Philippe is a 29-year-old wicketkeeper batter who has scored 2,745 runs in 114 BBL matches for the Sydney Sixers at an average of 27.45 and a strike rate of 137.11. He stands about 177 cm tall, and he has played 17 T20Is and 4 ODIs for Australia. He has never made a BBL hundred, but he has been stranded on 99 not out and dismissed for 96 in the last year.
This guide covers his international, domestic and BBL numbers, his height, what is and is not known about his net worth, his 2026 PSL season with the Multan Sultans, and what to expect in BBL 16, the last year of his current Sixers deal. Each table comes with an explanation, because a batting average alone rarely tells you how a player scores. [internal link: Sydney Sixers squad guide for BBL 16]
Quick Answer: Josh Philippe in Six Lines
- BBL career: 114 matches, 2,745 runs at 27.45, strike rate 137.11, 18 fifties, highest score 99 not out.
- International stats: 17 T20Is (186 runs) and 4 ODIs (102 runs), with a last T20I in February 2026.
- Wicketkeeping: 95 catches and 15 stumpings in the BBL, about one dismissal a match.
- Height: 177 cm, listed by Cricket Australia.
- Net worth: No credible estimate exists. Only one low-quality site offers a figure.
- 2026/27: Contracted to the Sixers until the end of BBL 16.
Josh Philippe Biography at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Ryan Philippe |
| Born | 1 June 1997, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Age | 29 |
| Batting | Right handed |
| Role | Wicketkeeper batter |
| Height | 177 cm (about 5 ft 10 in) |
| Local club | Western Suburbs |
| BBL debut | 23 December 2017 for Perth Scorchers |
| T20I debut | 22 February 2021 v New Zealand |
| ODI debut | 20 July 2021 v West Indies |
| Last ODI | 19 October 2025 v India |
| Last T20I | 1 February 2026 v Pakistan |
Philippe has never bowled an over in international cricket, and he has bowled just one over in first-class cricket. He is a pure batter and keeper, which means his whole value rests on scoring quickly and catching cleanly.
Which Teams Has Josh Philippe Played For?
| Team | Competition | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | International | 2021 to present |
| Sydney Sixers | BBL | 2018/19 to present |
| Perth Scorchers | BBL | 2017/18 |
| Western Australia | Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup | 2017/18 to 2023/24 |
| New South Wales | Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup | 2024/25 to present |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | IPL | 2020 |
| Multan Sultans | PSL | 2026 |
| Sussex | T20 Blast | Recent seasons |
| Surrey | County cricket | 2026 |
| Washington Freedom | MLC | Recent seasons |
Two moves shaped his career. He left Western Australia for New South Wales in 2024/25, and he played his first BBL match for Perth in 2017/18 before becoming a Sixers fixture from 2018/19.
How Did Josh Philippe’s Career Start?
Philippe came from a cricketing family. His father played for Western Australia’s second XI and coached Western Fury, and his mother represented the state in the 1980s. He first drew attention in 2017/18, when he hit 88 off 92 balls for Australia’s second XI against England’s Test attack. He made his BBL debut for the Perth Scorchers in December 2017, playing a single match.
The Sixers signed him the following year, and his breakout was quick. In BBL 09 (2019/20) he was named the Sixers’ Player of the Tournament, with seven catches and four stumpings behind the stumps. In BBL 10 (2020/21), he was named Player of the Series, and the Sixers won the title in both seasons. That is a rare double: two consecutive individual awards while playing for the champion.
What Are Josh Philippe’s International Stats?
Batting and Fielding
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s / 50s | Catches / Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 4 | 102 | 39 | 25.50 | 86.44 | 0 / 0 | 4 / 0 |
| T20I | 17 | 15 | 186 | 45 | 12.40 | 108.14 | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 |
He has never bowled an over in international cricket.
How Has He Done in T20Is?
Modestly. He has 186 runs from 15 innings at 12.40, with a best of 45. Divide 186 by 12.40, and you get 15, so he has been dismissed in every innings. His strike rate of 108.14 is nearly 29 points lower than his BBL rate of 137.11, and his average is less than half.
This is the same pattern we see with several Sixers players, and I would read it as a sample and role effect more than a technical problem. Fifteen innings is a small window. Opportunities spread over several series make it hard to settle, and the role can change from match to match. His last T20I was against Pakistan on 1 February 2026, and he was not among the 15 players named for Australia’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad.
And His ODI Record?
Four ODIs, 102 runs, a best of 39 and an average of 25.50 with a strike rate of 86.44. His last ODI was against India on 19 October 2025. It is too small a sample to judge, but it is worth noting that his List A record, covered below, is much stronger, with an average of 35.11 and three hundreds.
What Do His Domestic Stats Say?
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s / 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First class | 66 | 115 | 3,357 | 129 | 31.37 | 62.90 | 5 / 23 |
| List A | 59 | 58 | 2,001 | 139 | 35.11 | 100.65 | 3 / 12 |
| Domestic T20 | 160 | 154 | 3,650 | 99 not out | 26.07 | 136.14 | 0 / 23 |
The table has a striking gap. He has scored eight hundreds across first-class and List A cricket, and none in T20. In the shortest format, he has 23 fifties and a top score of 99 not out.
His glovework shows up in the first-class numbers too. Wikipedia’s Cricinfo-sourced table lists 195 catches and 8 stumpings from 66 first-class matches, which is 203 dismissals, or about three per match. In List A, he has 78 dismissals from 59 games. That volume is a big reason selectors trust him behind the stumps.
What Is Josh Philippe’s BBL Record?
Batting
| Stat | Figure | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 114 | 110 innings |
| Runs | 2,745 | About 24 runs per match |
| Average | 27.45 | 10 not outs, 100 dismissals |
| Strike rate | 137.11 | 2,002 balls faced |
| Fifties | 18 | One every six innings |
| Hundreds | 0 | Highest score 99 not out |
| Fours and sixes | 267 and 78 | About 56 percent of runs in boundaries |
Wicketkeeping
| Stat | Figure | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Catches | 95 | |
| Stumpings | 15 | |
| Total dismissals | 110 | About 0.96 a match |
The numbers come from Cricket Australia’s profile and the Sydney Sixers player page. Two facts stand out.
First, the boundary share. About 56 percent of his BBL runs come from fours and sixes, which is high for a top-order batter with a 27 average. He does not accumulate. He attacks, and when the ball is not hittable, he is out. That explains why he has 18 fifties but a modest average.
Second, the dismissals. 110 dismissals in 114 matches is almost one a game. Few keepers in the league can match that volume, and it matters more than most fans realise, because a keeper who takes every chance saves the bowlers runs.
How Did Philippe Fare in BBL 15?
He started the season as a top-order specialist in a changed role. Before BBL 15, he had opened in 83 of 97 Sixers innings, but with Babar Azam signing as the marquee overseas player, the Sixers moved Philippe to No. 3, hoping he would be in when spinners came on. He said he was happy to play whatever role was needed, as Cricket Australia reported.
The best night came on 20 December 2025. Philippe hit 96 off 57 balls against the Sydney Thunder, and he was named Player of the Match. According to the ESPNcricinfo match report, he shared a 140-run second-wicket stand with Babar, who made 58 off 42, and he accelerated once the spinners came on. It was the Sixers’ first win of the season, after two defeats. [internal link: Babar Azam BBL stats and Sixers partnership]
That 96 is one of two near misses. His BBL best is 99 not out, and the 96 was a further four short of three figures. Between them, they mean he has fallen at 99 and 96 in a career that still has no BBL hundred. It is not a sign of a problem, since 18 fifties is a good conversion base, but it is a story that follows him.
What Happened at the PSL in 2026?
Philippe played for the Multan Sultans in PSL 11, with a listed fee of PKR 2.30 crore, or 23 million rupees. The team also had Steve Smith, who was listed at PKR 14.0 crore. [internal link: Steve Smith stats, height, net worth and BBL career]
His tournament had some memorable moments. In the fourth match, he top-scored with 55 off 35 balls in a five-wicket win over Islamabad United, as Business Recorder reported. Against Rawalpindi on 6 April, he made 56 in a 110-run stand with Sahibzada Farhan in a seven-wicket win, according to ESPNcricinfo. He also made a quick 44 off 23 balls in a win over Karachi Kings, per the PCB.
Our stats source lists his PSL 11 total as 268 runs in 11 matches at 24.36. The Sultans finished fourth and were knocked out by Hyderabad Kingsmen in the playoffs. For a keeper-batter who had not played in Pakistan before, it was a good first campaign. The whole tournament was played in Lahore and Karachi. [internal link: PSL 2026 overseas players and results]
How Has He Done in Other T20 Leagues?
| League | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBL | Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers | 114 | 2,745 | 99 not out | 27.45 |
| PSL | Multan Sultans | 11 | 268 | At least 56 | 24.36 |
| IPL | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 | 78 | 33 | 19.50 |
| T20 Blast | Sussex | 6 | 142 | 70 | 23.66 |
The IPL numbers are from the 2020 season, where he played five matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore. myKhel lists his auction price as Rs 20 lakh for both 2020 and 2021, and he has not played in the league since. His T20 Blast numbers with Sussex, from Cricinfo’s profile, are a small sample but include a half-century of 70.
The pattern is consistent: his strike rate holds up wherever he plays, and the average dips when the conditions are new. That is normal for a batter who takes risks.
How Tall Is Josh Philippe?
Josh Philippe is listed at 177 cm on Cricket Australia’s player profile, which is about 5 ft 10 in. Wikipedia does not list a height, so this is the only major source we found.
Does it matter? For a wicketkeeper, a slightly lower centre of gravity helps with standing up and quick movement, and it is fair to say his height suits the job. But it is not why he is picked. His value is quick hands, a strong strike rate against spin, and a large volume of dismissals.
What Is Josh Philippe’s Net Worth?
There is no credible public estimate of Josh Philippe’s net worth. One low-quality site, Mabumbe, says about US$1 million, but that page also claims his Sixers deal runs through 2027, which does not match Cricket Australia’s reporting that it runs until the end of BBL 16. When a site gets a checkable fact wrong, its estimate is not worth quoting.
Here is what can be confirmed about his earnings sources:
- Sydney Sixers: Contracted until the end of BBL 16, as Cricket Australia reported when he committed alongside Joel Davies and Hayden Kerr.
- New South Wales: A state contract since 2024/25.
- PSL 2026: A listed fee of PKR 2.30 crore with Multan Sultans.
- IPL: Listed at Rs 20 lakh in the 2020 and 2021 auctions.
- International fees: Match fees for 17 T20Is and 4 ODIs.
The honest summary is a well-paid domestic and international squad player, not a top-tier earner. If you see an exact figure elsewhere, ask where it comes from.
What Should Fans Expect From Philippe in BBL 16?
Philippe is contracted until the end of BBL 16, so 2026/27 is his last guaranteed year. The big question is his batting position. He opened for most of his Sixers career, moved to No. 3 in BBL 15, and Steve Smith is listed among the Sixers’ contracted players again for 2026/27, subject to his international schedule. If Smith and other star names are all available, Philippe may have to adapt again. [internal link: best wicketkeeper batters in the BBL]
The milestone to watch is 3,000 BBL runs. He needs 255 more. At his career rate of about 24 runs a match, that is roughly 10.6 matches, so it is likely in BBL 16 if he plays a full season.
| Matches Played | Projected Runs | Career Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 192 | 2,937 |
| 10 | 240 | 2,985 |
| 12 | 289 | 3,034 |
| 14 | 337 | 3,082 |
This is arithmetic and not a forecast. It says he needs about 11 games to pass 3,000, and that a full season with finals makes it comfortable.
How Can Fans Follow Philippe’s Form?
- Check his batting position. No. 3 and opener are different jobs, and his strike rate is highest when he is in early.
- Watch him against spin. He was moved up specifically to face spinners.
- Count the boundaries. With 56 percent of his runs in fours and sixes, a slow start usually means a short innings.
- Track the 3,000 mark. He needs 255 runs, and the countdown will build through the season.
What Should You Take Away From Philippe’s Numbers?
Philippe is a top-order attacker with a long record of doing the same thing well: scoring fast and keeping cleanly. He has a batting average in the high 20s, a strike rate in the high 130s, 18 fifties, and no hundred. His international T20 record is thinner than his domestic one, and the reason is likely role and sample size. If he stays in the top three and gets a full BBL 16, the 3,000-run mark and a first hundred are both realistic goals.
FAQ
How tall is Josh Philippe?
He is listed at 177 cm, about 5 ft 10 in, on Cricket Australia’s player profile.
What is Josh Philippe’s net worth?
There is no credible public estimate. One low-quality site says about US$1 million, but it contains other errors.
What is Josh Philippe’s BBL record?
In 114 BBL matches, he has scored 2,745 runs at 27.45 with a strike rate of 137.11, 18 fifties and a highest score of 99 not out.
Has Josh Philippe played for Australia?
Yes. He has played 17 T20Is and 4 ODIs, with his last ODI in October 2025 and his last T20I in February 2026.
Which team does Josh Philippe play for in the BBL?
He plays for the Sydney Sixers and is contracted until the end of BBL 16.
Did Josh Philippe play in the PSL?
Yes. He played for the Multan Sultans in PSL 11 in 2026 and scored several half-centuries.
Has Josh Philippe scored a BBL hundred?
No. His highest BBL score is 99 not out.
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