OliverPatterson

Sydney-born quick Oli Patterson joins the Brisbane Heat for BBL|15 after a breakout campaign in Queensland’s KFC T20 Max competition.

The 19-year-old left-armer was the leading wicket-taker in the 2025 T20 Max, claiming 15 wickets at an average of just 9.73 while conceding only 6.4 runs an over for Western Suburbs. His performances earned him a place in the T20 Max Team of the Tournament, alongside several established BBL names.

A former Australian Under-19 representative, Patterson featured in Youth Tests and ODIs against India in 2023 and was part of New South Wales’ victorious Under-19 National Championships squad. He has also been a consistent performer in NSW Premier Cricket with Eastern Suburbs before relocating to Brisbane this year.

Known for his whippy action and ability to swing the new ball, Patterson has quickly caught the eye of selectors and coaches alike. Heat coach Johan Botha praised his “skills, pace and ability to trouble batters from the outset” during T20 Max.

Patterson says the opportunity to play alongside Heat quicks Shaheen Shah Afridi, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett and Michael Neser will be invaluable as he takes the next step in his career.