Riley Kingsell
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| Full name | Riley Kingsell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 26 September 2005 Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Sarah Ryan (Mother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025–present | New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026–present | Sydney Sixers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 3 October 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Riley Kingsell (born 26 September 2005) is an Australian cricketer.[1] He is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. He represents New South Wales in Australian domestic cricket and plays for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
Early life
Kingsell developed through the New South Wales cricket pathway and played for Bankstown District Cricket Club in NSW Premier Cricket. He was selected for the Australia Under-19 squad for the 2024 tour of India.
Domestic career
Kingsell earned his first rookie contract with New South Wales for the 2025–26 season. He was listed alongside the Blues' other rookie players after progressing through Premier Cricket and the NSW pathway.[2]
In May 2026, Kingsell was elevated from a rookie contract to a full contract with New South Wales for the 2026–27 season. Cricket NSW noted his progression through the state pathway, while Cricket Australia reported that he had become the youngest player to score a double-century in NSW first-grade cricket.[3]
In September 2026, Kingsell signed his first Big Bash League contract with the Sydney Sixers on a one-year deal for BBL|16. He had previously been involved with the Sixers as a local replacement player.[4]
At the start of the 2026-27 season, Kingsell made his debut in professional cricket in a One-Day Cup match against Queensland at Allan Border Field. Kingsell opened the batting and made 79 off 82 balls.[5]
Personal life
Kingsell's mother, Sarah Ryan, is a former Australian Olympic swimmer and a dual Olympic medallist who represented Australia at three Olympic Games.
References
- ↑ "Riley Kingsell". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
- ↑ "Blues squad confirmed for season 2025/26". Cricket NSW. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
- ↑ "NSW Blues' 2026-27 squad locked in". Cricket NSW. 11 May 2026. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
- ↑ "Kingsell earns maiden BBL contract". Sydney Sixers. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
- ↑ "Salzmann, Scott ice huge chase as New South Wales' Haddin era starts with win". Cricinfo. 22 September 2026.
External links
- Riley Kingsell at ESPNcricinfo
- Riley Kingsell at cricket.com.au
- Riley Kingsell at the International Cricket Council
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