Liam Blackford
D.O.B.: 10/01/2004Player Type: Batsman/Wicket-Keeper
Availabilty: Yes
Nationality: Australian
Playing Role: Left-handed Top Order Batter and Wicket-Keeper
Coaching qualifications: Cricket Australia Level 1 (ECB Level 2 Equivalent)
Recent teams: Victoria (Australian Domestic), Melbourne Stars Academy, Australia U19, Geelong DCC (VIC Premier Cricket)
Entry route: Sponsored Work Visa
Available: April to September
Liam Blackford is an incredibly talented Wicketkeeper/Batsman from Geelong just outside Melbourne. A classy left‑handed wicket‑keeper batter who joined the Victorian squad on a rookie contract ahead of the 2023–24 season, he’s represented Geelong in the Victorian Premier Cricket since he was a junior.
A former Australia Under‑19 representative, he impressed on the international youth stage with a top score of 106 and a solid average of 43.33 in Youth Tests. Known for his reliable glovework and promising batting technique, Blackford has earned selection among a competitive Vics lineup that blends seasoned campaigners with rising talent. Liam is considered a bright prospect in Victoria’s cricketing pathway and is primed for a debut in 2025-26.
His performances for the Bushrangers in their pathways have been excellent with 800+ runs for Vic 2nd XI/Stars Academy over the 2023-24 & 2024-25 seasons.
Seeking his first season in the Northern Hemisphere in 2026, Liam joined The Hills CC in the Leinster Premier League, pumping out 703 runs in just 12 innings before having to return for a family matter.
Liam will be an excellent pick up for any club seeking a high-quality left-hander for the top of the order that can take the gloves next summer.
Player Statistics
View Statistics| Team | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hills CC | 2026 | 12 | 12 | 703 |
| HS | Average | Catches | Stumpings | Best Bowling |
| 162* | 70.30 | 10 | – | – |
| Team | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
| Melb Stars Academy/Victoria 2nd XI | 2024-25 | 11 | 13 | 379 |
| HS | Average | Catches | Stumpings | Best Bowling |
| 63 | 34.45 | 14 | – | – |
| Team | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
| Melbourne Stars Academy | 2024 | 6 | 6 | 215 |
| HS | Average | Catches | Stumpings | Best Bowling |
| 55 | 43.00 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Team | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
| Victoria 2nd XI | 2022-23 | 10 | 13 | 435 |
| HS | Average | Catches | Stumpings | Best Bowling |
| 97 | 36.25 | 21 | 1 | – |