Xavier Bartlett IPL stats show a young Australian quick who arrived in the league on the back of one of the great recent domestic breakthroughs and is still learning the hard craft of bowling on flat Indian tracks. Punjab Kings bought the right-arm fast-medium bowler for Rs 80 lakh at the 2025 mega auction, weeks after he finished as the leading wicket-taker in the 2023-24 Big Bash League and collected back-to-back four-wicket hauls in his first two ODIs for Australia. His IPL debut, on 15 April 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders, was a two-over powerplay cameo worth 1 for 5 that dismissed Quinton de Kock. Across two seasons with the Kings he has played 13 matches and taken 7 wickets.
The numbers so far are honest rather than flattering: an average of 69.14 and an economy rate above 11 reflect the brutality of Indian surfaces for a swing-and-bounce bowler still adapting his lengths. Punjab retained him at the same Rs 80 lakh for IPL 2026, a vote of confidence in his new-ball value alongside Arshdeep Singh and in a pace battery that has also featured Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen and Nathan Ellis. With the IPL 2027 mini-auction scheduled for 16 December 2026 and the retention deadline set for 15 November 2026, his place in the Kings’ 2027 plans is not officially confirmed yet.
Xavier Bartlett IPL Stats Overview
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Xavier Colin Bartlett |
| IPL Debut | 2025 |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Current IPL Team | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| IPL Matches | 13 |
| IPL Runs | 40 |
| Highest Score | 18* |
| IPL Wickets | 7 |
| Best Bowling | 2/9 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Xavier Bartlett?
Xavier Colin Bartlett is an Australian fast-medium bowler born on 17 December 1998 in Adelaide, South Australia. His family moved to the Gold Coast, Queensland, when he was seven, and he came through the Queensland pathway, representing Australia at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup before joining the Queensland Sheffield Shield squad. His early domestic career was disrupted by stress fractures, but he established himself with the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, debuting in the 2020-21 season.
The 2023-24 season changed his career. Bartlett finished as the leading wicket-taker in the Big Bash League with 20 wickets at an average of 14.70 and an economy rate of 7.63, taking two wickets in the Brisbane Heat’s final victory over the Sydney Sixers to end the club’s title drought. Within weeks he was wearing Australian colours: called up as an injury replacement for Jhye Richardson, he took 4 for 17 on his ODI debut against West Indies at Melbourne on 2 February 2024, earning Player of the Match with what were then the second-best bowling figures by an Australian debutant in ODIs. He followed it with 4 for 21 in the third ODI, another Player of the Match award, and the Player of the Series title. He made his T20I debut against the same opposition in Perth later that month.
Xavier Bartlett IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | None | Went unsold at the mini-auction |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | Bought at the mega auction for Rs 80 lakh |
| 2026 | Punjab Kings | Retained for Rs 80 lakh |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | Retention lists due by 15 November 2026 |
Bartlett went unsold at the IPL 2024 mini-auction, but his sensational 2024 international summer forced the league to take notice. Punjab Kings, then coached by Ricky Ponting, picked him up for Rs 80 lakh at the 2025 mega auction. He has stayed with the Kings since, retained for IPL 2026 at the same price. He made his debut in April 2025 as a replacement for the injured Lockie Ferguson, and played his cricket under captain Shreyas Iyer in a season when Punjab topped the league stage.
Xavier Bartlett IPL 2024 Stats
Bartlett did not play in the IPL in 2024. He entered the mini-auction but went unsold, spending the season on Queensland domestic duty and then forcing his way into the Australian white-ball sides in early 2024.
Xavier Bartlett IPL 2025 Stats
| Batting | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 73.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bowling | Overs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 1/26 | 48.00 | 9.60 | 0 | 0 |
Bartlett’s debut season was a brief introduction rather than a full campaign. Brought in to replace Ferguson, he played four matches and bowled ten overs, taking two wickets at an average of 48.00. His debut spell of 1 for 5 in two overs against KKR was the standout moment, dismissing de Kock in the powerplay. He was used sparingly after that, and his 11 runs with the bat were incidental. The season established one clear fact: his new-ball swing can work in the IPL when conditions offer even a fraction of assistance.
Xavier Bartlett IPL 2026 Stats
| Batting | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 29 | 18* | 29.00 | 223.08 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bowling | Overs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.3 | 5 | 2/9 | 77.60 | 11.58 | 0 | 0 |
Retained by the Kings, Bartlett got a longer run in 2026: nine matches and 33.3 overs. The wickets remained hard to come by, with five scalps at an average of 77.60 and an economy rate of 11.58, and his best figures of 2 for 9 came against Kolkata Knight Riders. With the bat he showed something genuinely interesting, a strike rate of 223.08 across 29 runs, suggesting the lower-order hitting that some franchises had projected from him. The season’s honest verdict is that he is still adapting his lengths to Indian conditions, where his pace-off-the-pitch approach is punished more than it was in Australia.
Xavier Bartlett IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. The retention deadline for the 2027 season is 15 November 2026, and the IPL 2027 mini auction is scheduled for 16 December 2026 in Goa. Whether Bartlett remains with Punjab Kings or enters the auction pool will only be known once the franchise submits its retained and released player lists.
Xavier Bartlett IPL 2027 Team and Price
Not officially confirmed. Bartlett is currently part of the Punjab Kings squad on a retention price of Rs 80 lakh from the 2026 season, but the franchise has not yet announced its 2027 retention list. Given the IPL 2027 retention deadline and rules, his team and price for 2027 will be confirmed only after 15 November 2026.
Xavier Bartlett IPL Career Batting Stats
| Season | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 73.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 9 | 29 | 18* | 29.00 | 223.08 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Career | 13 | 40 | 18* | 20.00 | 142.86 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Xavier Bartlett IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Season | Overs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 1/26 | 48.00 | 9.60 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 33.3 | 5 | 2/9 | 77.60 | 11.58 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 43.3 | 7 | 2/9 | 69.14 | 11.13 | 0 | 0 |
Xavier Bartlett IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | None | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2025 | PBKS | 4 | – | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 73.33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.60 |
| 2026 | PBKS | 9 | – | 29 | 18* | 29.00 | 223.08 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11.58 |
Xavier Bartlett IPL Highest Score
Bartlett’s highest IPL score is 18 not out. He is a bowling specialist, and his batting role in the IPL has been limited to late cameos. His 2026 strike rate of 223.08 hints at genuine lower-order power, but he has had too few innings for that to be anything more than a hint.
Xavier Bartlett IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Bartlett has taken 7 wickets in 13 IPL matches at an average of 69.14 and an economy rate of 11.13. His best bowling figures are 2 for 9 against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2026 season. He has not yet taken a four-wicket haul in the IPL.
Xavier Bartlett IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | None | – | Unsold at the mini-auction |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | Rs 80 lakh | Bought at the mega auction |
| 2026 | Punjab Kings | Rs 80 lakh | Retained |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | Not officially confirmed | Auction on 16 December 2026 |
Punjab Kings acquired Bartlett for Rs 80 lakh at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, and retained him at the same Rs 80 lakh for IPL 2026. He has never been traded and never commanded a higher price.
Xavier Bartlett IPL Records and Achievements
Bartlett’s record book is built from domestic and international cricket rather than the IPL so far. His notable achievements include finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the 2023-24 Big Bash League with 20 wickets, winning the BBL title with the Brisbane Heat, becoming only the second Australian to take four wickets on ODI debut (4 for 17 against West Indies at Melbourne in February 2024), and following it with another four-wicket haul (4 for 21) in the same series to win the Player of the Series award. He is the first Australian to take four wickets in each of his first two ODIs. He has no major IPL records yet.
Xavier Bartlett’s IPL Performance Analysis
The central story of Bartlett’s IPL career so far is the gap between his Australian form and his Indian numbers. In the BBL and in his first Australian ODIs, his weapon was the new ball: late swing at pace with bounce from his height. In the IPL, where the new ball rarely swings for long and the Kookaburra goes soft quickly, that weapon has blunted. His 2025 economy rate of 9.60 across four matches was respectable; his 2026 economy rate of 11.58 across nine matches shows what happened when he was asked to bowl in tougher phases and on flatter tracks.
Two things work in his favour. First, his best figures of 2 for 9 and his debut spell of 1 for 5 both came in the powerplay, which remains his natural habitat. Second, his 2026 batting strike rate of 223.08 suggests he could develop into the kind of number eight who can close an innings, which is exactly the profile franchises protect. The risk is the bowling average: 69.14 across 13 matches is the figure that will decide his 2027 future. If Punjab believe his powerplay swing can be harnessed with better plans against left-handers and in the middle overs, his Rs 80 lakh retention could look cheap. If not, the mini-auction will decide his worth afresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which IPL team does Xavier Bartlett play for?
Punjab Kings (PBKS). He was bought at the 2025 mega auction and retained for 2026.
What is Xavier Bartlett’s IPL price?
Rs 80 lakh. Punjab Kings paid Rs 80 lakh for him at the 2025 mega auction and retained him at the same price for 2026.
When did Xavier Bartlett make his IPL debut?
15 April 2025, for Punjab Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders, as a replacement for the injured Lockie Ferguson. He took 1 for 5 in two overs, dismissing Quinton de Kock.
What are Xavier Bartlett’s IPL stats?
In 13 IPL matches across 2025 and 2026, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 69.14 with best figures of 2 for 9, and scored 40 runs with a highest score of 18 not out.
Will Xavier Bartlett play in IPL 2027?
Not officially confirmed. The IPL 2027 retention deadline is 15 November 2026 and the mini-auction is on 16 December 2026; his team and price will only be known after that.
What is Xavier Bartlett’s bowling style?
Right-arm fast-medium. He bowls with a high release point, generates bounce, and swings the new ball.
What are Xavier Bartlett’s best international figures?
4 for 17 on his ODI debut for Australia against West Indies at Melbourne in February 2024, which won him the Player of the Match award.
Which teams does Xavier Bartlett play for outside the IPL?
Queensland in Australian domestic cricket and the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, where he was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023-24 title-winning season.
Sources and Data Notes
Season-by-season IPL statistics were cross-checked across MyKhel, SportsCafe, the official IPL player records and established sports press, with MyKhel’s season tables (consistent across seasons) treated as the reference where figures agreed. Career details and the 2025 mega-auction price (Rs 80 lakh) come from an exclusive Bartlett interview with Cricket.com, while BBL and international records were verified against Wikipedia and CREX. IPL 2027 auction and retention dates come from BCCI announcements as reported by Hindustan Times and Cricbuzz. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 18 October 2026
