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Lance Morris is a right-arm fast bowler from Western Australia, widely regarded as one of the quickest bowlers in the country, capable of consistently hitting speeds above 145 kilometres per hour and touching the early 150s on his best days. Nicknamed the Wild Thing, he made his ODI debut for Australia against West Indies in February 2024 after a string of eye-catching Sheffield Shield performances, including a career-best 9-wicket match haul against New South Wales. He plays his domestic cricket for Western Australia and his BBL cricket for Perth Scorchers, and he is primarily used as a strike bowler and enforcer rather than a specialist with the bat, generally batting at number 10 or 11.
This guide covers the story behind his nickname, his rapid rise through Sheffield Shield cricket, his path into the Australian side, and every number from his First Class, List A, T20, and international career.
Full Biography at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lance Richard Thomas Morris |
| Nickname | The Wild Thing |
| Born | 28 March 1998, Busselton, Western Australia, Australia |
| Age | 28 |
| Batting Style | Right handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Playing Role | Bowler |
| First Class Debut | 10 October 2020, vs South Australia |
| List A Debut | 8 April 2021, vs Tasmania |
| ODI Debut | 2 February 2024, vs West Indies |
| Domestic Team | Western Australia |
| BBL Team | Perth Scorchers |
| Former BBL Team | Melbourne Stars (2019/20 to 2020/21) |
How Did Lance Morris Earn the Nickname the Wild Thing?
Morris grew up in Busselton, a coastal town in Western Australia, before moving to Perth in 2016 to pursue a career in cricket. His now well-known nickname, the Wild Thing, a nod to former Australian tearaway Shaun Tait, traces back to a tour match against England at the WACA, where the young quick famously bowled a wayward short delivery first up to Joe Root. Rather than fading as an early career blooper, the moment stuck, and it has followed him as his reputation for raw pace and aggressive, attacking bowling has grown ever since.
How Did Lance Morris Announce Himself in Sheffield Shield Cricket?
Morris made his First Class debut for Western Australia in October 2020, and while his early Shield opportunities were limited, his standing grew quickly once he settled into the side. His breakout moment came during the 2022 23 Sheffield Shield season, when he produced a career-best 9-wicket haul against New South Wales at the WACA, backing up first innings figures of 5 for 36 with a further 4 for 46 in the second innings to help Western Australia to an emphatic eight-wicket win.
Throughout that match he was consistently clocked around 145 kilometres per hour, occasionally touching above 150, and was named Player of the Match for a performance that firmly established him as arguably the fastest bowler in the country. He went on to finish that Sheffield Shield season as the format’s leading wicket-taker, with 27 wickets at an average of 18.40.
How Did Lance Morris Earn His First Australian Squad Call-Up?
His outstanding Shield form did not go unnoticed by national selectors. Following his leading wicket-taker season, Morris was called into Australia’s squad as bowling reinforcement for a Test against West Indies in Adelaide, named alongside Queensland seamer Michael Neser. While that call-up did not result in an immediate Test debut, it marked his first genuine step into the senior Australian setup and confirmed just how highly his raw pace was rated at selector level.
How Did Lance Morris Make His ODI Debut for Australia?
Morris eventually earned his full international debut in the white-ball format, playing his first ODI for Australia against West Indies on 2 February 2024. He went on to add further ODI caps over the following months, with his most recent appearance coming against Pakistan in November 2024. His senior international career remains a small sample so far, just 3 ODI caps, reflecting both the competitive nature of Australia’s pace bowling stocks and the physical demands that come with bowling at his kind of extreme pace.
How Did Lance Morris Build His BBL Career?
Morris made his Big Bash League debut for Melbourne Stars in January 2020, before switching to his home state franchise, Perth Scorchers, from the 2021 season onward, aligning his BBL home with his Western Australian domestic career. He signed a two year contract extension with the Scorchers covering through to the end of the 2024 25 season, cementing his place as one of the club’s key strike bowling options.
What Do Lance Morris’s Career Stats Look Like?
Morris is primarily used as a strike bowler and enforcer. His best bowling figures across his career include a blistering 5 for 24 in the Big Bash League and 5 for 26 in First-Class cricket.
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling | 5w Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI (International) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 24.00 | 4.68 | 2/13 | 0 |
| First Class (Domestic) | 26 | 45 | 87 | 24.76 | 3.42 | 5/26 | 3 |
| List A (Domestic) | 14 | 14 | 22 | 24.05 | 5.35 | 4/64 | 0 |
| T20 / BBL (Leagues) | 35 | 35 | 40 | 22.95 | 8.28 | 5/24 | 1 |
As a lower-order tailender, Morris generally bats at number 10 or 11. His career-high score is an unbeaten 14 in First-Class cricket.
Batting Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High Score | Strike Rate | 50s / 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI (International) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 / 0 |
| First Class (Domestic) | 26 | 24 | 45 | 3.75 | 14* | 21.33 | 0 / 0 |
| List A (Domestic) | 14 | 7 | 15 | 3.75 | 12 | 39.47 | 0 / 0 |
| T20 / BBL (Leagues) | 35 | 5 | 3 | 1.00 | 2 | 27.27 | 0 / 0 |
His 87 First Class wickets from just 26 matches, at an average under 25, give the clearest picture of the bowler he really is, a genuine strike weapon capable of running through a batting order on his day, even if his overall body of work at international level remains a small sample so far.
What Records and Highlights Does Lance Morris Hold?
- Nicknamed the Wild Thing after a wayward bouncer to England’s Joe Root in a 2017 tour match at the WACA
- Career-best match figures of 9 wickets: 5 for 36 and 4 for 46, against New South Wales in the 2022 23 Sheffield Shield season
- Leading wicket-taker in the 2022 23 Sheffield Shield season, with 27 wickets at an average of 18.40
- Regularly clocked bowling speeds above 145 kilometres per hour, with peaks in the early 150s
- Called into an Australian Test squad as bowling cover alongside Michael Neser, ahead of his official international debut
- Made his ODI debut for Australia against West Indies in February 2024
- Best BBL bowling figures of 5 for 24, and best First Class figures of 5 for 26
FAQs
Who is Lance Morris?
Lance Morris is an Australian right-arm fast bowler from Western Australia, known as the Wild Thing, who plays for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers and has represented Australia in ODI cricket.
What is Lance Morris’s BBL record?
Across his BBL career, he has taken 40 wickets from 35 matches at an average of 22.95 and an economy of 8.28, with best figures of 5 for 24.
Why is Lance Morris called the Wild Thing?
The nickname, a nod to former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait, comes from a wayward short ball he bowled to England’s Joe Root during a 2017 tour match at the WACA.
Has Lance Morris played Test cricket for Australia?
No. He was called into an Australian Test squad as bowling reinforcement alongside Michael Neser, but his official international debut so far has come only in ODI cricket, where he has played 3 matches.
How fast does Lance Morris bowl?
He regularly bowls above 145 kilometres per hour and has been recorded touching the early 150s, making him one of the fastest bowlers in Australian domestic cricket.
What is Lance Morris’s best bowling performance?
His best figures are 5 for 26 in First Class cricket and 5 for 24 in the Big Bash League, alongside a career-best match haul of 9 wickets against New South Wales in the 2022 23 Sheffield Shield.
Does Lance Morris contribute much with the bat?
Not really. He is a genuine tailender who usually bats at number 10 or 11, with a career-high score of an unbeaten 14 in First Class cricket.
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