Henry Hunt

Henry Hunt is a prolific Australian opening batter and a cornerstone of South Australia’s top order. Since making his first-class debut in 2019, he has amassed over 3,400 runs across formats, including 11 centuries and 12 fifties, with eight of those hundreds coming in the Sheffield Shield. His consistency is reflected in standout Shield seasons such as 628 runs at 44.85 in 2020/21 and 682 runs in 2024/25, earning him recognition as a genuine national prospect.

A former Australian Under-19 representative, Hunt first caught attention with a record-breaking 2018/19 Futures League campaign for ACT/NSW Country, scoring 737 runs at 46.06, including a double century. He has also made his mark in white-ball cricket, averaging 38.61 in List A matches, and debuted for the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL in 2022. At Grade level, he has excelled for Eastern Suburbs in Sydney and Kensington in Adelaide, boasting over 3,000 runs at an average in the high 40s when available. Notably, he holds South Australia’s record for the highest first-class opening partnership, a 293-run stand with Jake Weatherald.

Hunt’s class has been recognised at representative level with Australia A appearances against England Lions and Sri Lanka A, where he scored a century in 2022. His career also includes successful stints in Darwin and the UK, with Brighton & Hove, Rochdale, and Moddershall & Oulton. After a two-season break from UK cricket due to injury, the South Australian run machine is eager to explore opportunities for the 2026 season.