It may surprise some to discover that Ben Dwarshuis is second on the all-time list of BBL wicket takers for the Sixers, but it is no surprise to his teammates!

In 56 Big Bash matches, the left-arm quick has taken 61 wickets. Only fast bowler Sean Abbott has more BBL wickets in a magenta shirt.

Dwarshuis bowled the final over that clinched the BBL|09 title at the SCG and finished the season with 16 wickets at 26.18, second only to England allrounder Tom Curran with 22.

His BBL|09 campaign followed major back surgery during the off-season meaning he could finally bowl without pain.

In BBL|08, Dwarshuis was just as impressive. He returned 16 wickets that season at a similar average.

His ability was recognised at a national level in early 2018 when selected in the Australian T20 squad to tour South Africa.

Around that same time, in 2018, Dwarshuis earned his first IPL contract with the Kings XI Punjab.

He is also a strong lower order hitter, giving the Sixers added depth to their batting line-up.