The all-rounder who does the finishing
Hardie's job is to be the player who is there at the end. He bats in the middle order, bowls right-arm medium-fast, and fields brilliantly — the kind of all-rounder who does not always make headlines but regularly makes the difference in close games.
His most famous moment came in the BBL|15 final at Optus Stadium, in front of 55,018 people. The Scorchers had bowled the Sixers out for 132, and Hardie was at the crease when the winning runs were hit — the image of a title won. He has played T20 and one-day cricket for Australia, and his domestic record for Western Australia is strong in both formats. He is a right-handed batter who can rebuild an innings or finish one, and a bowler who gives the captain four reliable overs.
Squad note: the Scorchers have announced 15 players so far, as of 31 October 2026. The full squad has not been announced — clubs can carry up to 18 players and are still adding names — so this page will be updated as the club confirms more signings.
From Western Australia to the national side
Hardie came through Western Australia's system as a batting all-rounder, and his domestic form earned him a place in the Scorchers' side and then in Australia's white-ball squads. He made his T20 international debut for Australia in 2023 and has played one-day cricket for the country since.
His BBL career has been with the Scorchers throughout, and he has been part of the side's most successful period — the club has won six titles, more than any other team in the league. He is a player who has grown up in a winning dressing room, and that shows in the way he plays: calm under pressure, clear about his role, and willing to do the unglamorous work. The Scorchers' coach Adam Voges trusts him in every situation, and that trust is earned.
Where he fits in the Scorchers
The Scorchers' side in BBL|16 is built around its core — Marsh, Connolly, Hardie and Agar with the bat, and Richardson, Morris and Paris with the ball — and Hardie is the all-rounder who links the two halves. He bats in the middle order behind Marsh and Turner, and bowls the overs that let the frontline quicks rest.
His value is his versatility. If the top order fires, he is the finisher; if it fails, he is the rebuild; if a bowler is injured, he is the cover. The Scorchers have lost two of the final's heroes — Finn Allen is now with the Stars, and Josh Inglis had not re-signed when the squad lists were last updated — so the players who remain, Hardie among them, carry more of the load. The title defence starts in Chennai, and Hardie is one of the players it depends on.
The BBL Points Table will carry the standings once the season starts — the Scorchers topped the table last season with 14 points, and the defence of that position starts in Chennai.
What’s next
Aaron Hardie starts BBL|16 in Chennai on 12 December, against the Renegades — the all-rounder who finished the final in Scorchers colours for the first time this season.
The full list of every BBL fixture is on the BBL Schedule, with the Chennai opener first.
- Match 1 — vs Melbourne Renegades: Sat 12 Dec, 2:40 PM IST · Chennai
- Match 7 — vs Hobart Hurricanes: Sun 20 Dec, 1:45 PM IST · Perth Stadium
- Match 13 — vs Melbourne Stars: Sat 26 Dec, 3:45 PM IST · Perth Stadium
- vs Adelaide Strikers: Sat 16 Jan · away
Follow every Scorchers result as it happens on SialTV, with the points table updated after every match day.
Frequently asked questions
Has Aaron Hardie played for Australia?
Yes. He has played T20 and one-day international cricket for Australia.
What did Aaron Hardie do in the BBL|15 final?
He was at the crease when the Scorchers hit the winning runs against Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium, in front of 55,018 people, to win their sixth BBL title.
When does Aaron Hardie play his first match for Perth Scorchers?
His first match is Match 1 against Melbourne Renegades on Saturday 12 December 2026, starting at 2:40 PM IST at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai — the first BBL match ever played outside Australia.