Peter Siddle has taken 408 wickets across Test, ODI and T20 cricket in the CricMind database. That includes 221 Test wickets in 67 matches for Australia. He was the tireless, bustling fast bowler who would run in all day for his captain in Test cricket. He then built a second career as a wicket-taker in T20 franchise cricket, adding 170 wickets in the shortest format.
It is an unusual career shape for a fast bowler. Many Test quicks fade once their red-ball days end. Siddle took his skills into T20 leagues across Australia, Pakistan and England and kept taking wickets. His full profile is at Peter Siddle's career page.
Peter Siddle Career Stats by Format
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 67 | 1,164 | 14.73 | 47.20 | 51 | 0 | 221 | 30.67 | 2.92 |
| ODI | 19 | 31 | 10.33 | 103.30 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 43.71 | 4.95 |
| T20 | 140 | 113 | 6.65 | 90.40 | 12 | 0 | 170 | 22.05 | 7.86 |
Source: CricMind global cricket database (Cricsheet ball-by-ball archive). T20 includes T20 internationals and franchise T20 matches.
The Test Career: 221 Wickets for Australia
Test cricket is where Siddle's reputation was made. In 67 Tests he bowled 13,904 balls, about 2,317 overs, and took 221 wickets at an average of 30.67. His economy rate across that workload was just 2.92 runs per over.
That economy figure is the key to his Test career. Siddle was rarely the fastest or most eye-catching bowler in an Australian attack, but he was among the most reliable. Conceding fewer than three runs an over across more than 2,300 overs meant batters could never relax against him. That kind of control lets the bowlers at the other end attack. It is a role that does not always show up in averages but is greatly valued by captains.
His Test strike rate was about one wicket every 62.9 balls, and he averaged around 3.3 wickets per Test. Over 126 bowling innings, that adds up to a fast bowler who carried a heavy share of Australia's workload and kept taking wickets.
More Than a Number Eleven in Tests
Siddle's Test batting was more useful than his overall figures suggest. He scored 1,164 Test runs in 94 innings, with two half-centuries and a highest score of 51. A batting strike rate of 47.20 and 2,468 balls faced show a lower-order batter willing to dig in. Over 67 Tests, those late-order runs and the time spent at the crease often helped Australia set or chase totals.
A Brief ODI Record
Siddle played 19 ODIs for Australia, taking 17 wickets at an average of 43.71 with an economy of 4.95. His fifty-over career was much shorter than his Test career, and the numbers reflect a bowler whose skills suited the longer format best. Persistent lines and lengths gain more reward over five days than in fifty overs. For more on how fifty-over bowling records compare, see CricMind's ODI hub.
The Second Act: 170 T20 Wickets at 22.05
The most striking part of Siddle's record is what came after his international career. In 140 T20 matches he has taken 170 wickets at an average of 22.05, with an economy of 7.86. His strike rate of roughly 16.8 balls per wicket is excellent in the shortest format.
He has played T20 cricket for seven sides:
| League / Country | Team |
|---|---|
| International | Australia |
| Big Bash League (Australia) | Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades |
| Pakistan Super League | Multan Sultans |
| English county T20 | Essex, Somerset |
A T20 bowling average of 22.05 is better than his Test average. That says something about how his skills carried over. The hit-the-deck accuracy that made him so hard to score off in Test cricket became a wicket-taking weapon in T20s, where batters who have to attack every ball are more likely to mistime a well-directed delivery.
What the Numbers Show
Peter Siddle's statistics describe a fast bowler built on effort and consistency:
- A Test workhorse. More than 2,300 Test overs and 221 wickets for Australia.
- Control above all. A Test economy of 2.92 across 67 matches.
- Useful lower-order runs. 1,164 Test runs, including two half-centuries.
- A successful T20 second career. 170 wickets at 22.05 across seven sides.
- More than 400 senior wickets. 408 in total across the three formats.
To see where 221 Test wickets places him among the great fast bowlers, explore CricMind's all-time cricket records.
FAQ
How many Test wickets did Peter Siddle take?
Peter Siddle took 221 wickets in 67 Tests for Australia at a bowling average of 30.67 and an economy rate of 2.92, according to the CricMind database built on the Cricsheet ball-by-ball archive.
How many wickets has Peter Siddle taken across all formats?
He has taken 408 wickets in total: 221 in Tests, 17 in ODIs and 170 in T20 cricket.
What is Peter Siddle's highest Test score?
His highest Test score is 51. He scored 1,164 Test runs in 94 innings, including two half-centuries.
Which T20 teams has Peter Siddle played for?
In T20 cricket he has played for Australia, Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, Multan Sultans, Essex and Somerset.