Nathan Ellis Debut, Biography, Stats, Net Worth, Wife, IPL Team, Records, Career

Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis has become one of the most exciting T20 talents of the modern era. From his day job to becoming the world’s leading T20 wicket-taker in 2023, Ellis’ rise to international stardom has been inspiring. In IPL 2025, he is set to don the yellow for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in what is a pivotal moment in his cricketing journey.

But today cricket fans are equally curious about Ellis’ personal life, especially his wife Connie Edwards. He is a lawyer whose professional success and inspiring journey has earned him accolades on social media.

This blog covers Nathan Ellis’ complete biography, debut, career records, complete stats, net worth, wife and IPL updates in detail.

Nathan Ellis: Brief Bio

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Nathan Ellis
Born	September 22, 1994, Greenacre, New South Wales
Age	31 years (as of 2025)
Height	1.80 m (approx.)
Nationality	Australian
Playing Role	Bowler
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Bowling Style	Right-arm Fast-medium
Current IPL Team	Chennai Super Kings
International Debut	T20I – vs Bangladesh (2021) – Hat-trick on debut
Specialty	Yorkers and death bowling variations

Nathan Ellis Cricket Journey: From the Local Grounds to The Global Leagues

Ellis’ career has been the definition of hard work and perseverance. In 2019, he was still a club cricketer and worked part-time as a landscaper, labourer and teacher’s assistant. Despite limited opportunities in New South Wales, he moved to Tasmania in the hope of success and luck on his side.

His breakout campaign in BBL 2020-21 for Hobart Hurricanes came after which the selectors could not ignore him. In August 2021, he made his debut for Australia and immediately wrote history which is a hat-trick in his first T20I match against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

Since then, Ellis has become one of the most reliable death-over bowlers in the world, having secured the following contracts:

IPL
T20 Blast
The Hundred
BBL

In 2023, he finished as the leading T20 wicket-taker worldwide (66 wickets, one ahead of Rashid Khan).

In 2024-25, Ellis achieved another milestone by captaining the Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden BBL title.

Now, the CSK contract begins a new chapter as the IPL franchise looks to him to be their death-over specialist.

Career Stats

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w
ODIs	17	17	837	779	18	2/13	2/13	43.27	5.58	46.5	0	0
T20Is	32	32	676	886	50	4/28	4/28	17.72	7.86	13.5	1	0
FC	10	19	2156	1232	42	6/43	9/95	29.33	3.42	51.3	1	2
List A	38	38	1826	1615	51	5/38	5/38	31.66	5.30	35.8	1	1
T20s	173	172	3636	4915	212	4/6	4/6	23.18	8.11	17.1	6	0

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	4s	6s	Ct
ODIs	17	12	4	106	18	13.25	114	92.98	7	6	4
T20Is	32	9	4	32	12	6.40	55	58.18	1	1	11
FC	10	14	0	205	41	14.64	562	36.47	27	1	3
List A	38	27	10	274	31	16.11	306	89.54	19	11	9
T20s	173	79	34	491	40	10.91	442	111.08	38	17	60

Net Worth of Nathan Ellis (2025)

Category	Estimated Value
Net Worth	USD $3 – $4 million
Annual Income	$800,000 – $1.2 million approx.
IPL Salary (CSK 2025)	₹3.5 crore (approx.)
Sources of Income	Cricket contracts, leagues worldwide, endorsements

Nathan Ellis’ Wife – Who Is Connie Edwards?

One of the most beloved love stories in cricket these days is that of Nathan Ellis and his wife Connie Edwards. The couple started dating in 2018 and got married on July 28, 2023.

Connie Edwards: Education & Career

Law & Criminology graduate from Cardiff University (2014-17)
Former Bar Staff – Banstead Cricket Club
Former Leisure Administrator – Healix & HX Global, London
Former Legal & Business Affairs Assistant – BBC Global News
Current Position: Associate Lawyer at Groom Kennedy
Specialisation: Property, corporate & commercial matters

Connie is admired not only for her success but also for her support toward Nathan throughout his cricketing journey.

IPL 2025 – Nathan Ellis And CSK

With Dwayne Bravo retired and Mathisha Pathirana battling recurring injuries, CSK needed a world-class death-over pacer, and Nathan Ellis fits the role perfectly.

Why CSK Picked Ellis:

Master of yorkers
Slower-ball variations
Calm under pressure in 19th and 20th overs
Excellent record across T20 leagues globally
Fans expect Ellis to be a match-winner at Chepauk

Conclusion

Nathan Ellis represents a modern cricketing success story. He is a player who has built his career not through privilege but through relentless hard work. His consistency in the T20 league, coupled with his reputation as a death-over specialist, makes him a valuable bowler today. With IPL 2025 and CSK, Ellis is entering his most exciting cricketing phase yet and fans around the world are eager to see how far he goes.

Experts believe that due to the aging of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, Ellis is seen as the future of Australia’s T20 death bowling attack.

FAQs: Questions & Answers

Q1. When did Nathan Ellis make his international debut?

He made his T20I debut against Bangladesh in August 2021, where he created history by taking a hat-trick on debut.

Q2. What makes Nathan Ellis special as a bowler?

He is known for:

Pin-point yorkers
Exceptional slower deliveries
Intelligent change-ups
Nerves of steel in the death overs

Q3. Who is Nathan Ellis’ wife?

His wife is Connie Edwards, a UK-educated lawyer and currently works as an associate lawyer at Groom Kennedy. The couple got married in 2023.

Q4. What is Nathan Ellis’ IPL record?

Ellis played for Punjab Kings last season and will now represent Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. His T20 death-overs economy and wicket-taking ability make him a highly valued IPL fast bowler.

Q5. Describe how Ellis climbed the ladder from club cricket to international cricket.

In 2019, he was still a club cricketer and was working multiple jobs. The opportunity came after he moved to Tasmania, where he was called up to Australia due to strong BBL performances.