About Ben Manenti

A right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler from Australia, Ben Manenti is a talented all-rounder for the Adelaide Strikers, known for his composed batting and clever variations with the ball.

From Sydney, New South Wales, Ben Manenti began his professional journey with the Sydney Sixers, making his BBL debut in 2018 where he made an immediate impact taking 2 wickets on debut and earning Player of the Match honours. A right-arm off-spinner and handy middle-order batter, he went on to represent Tasmania before joining South Australia, where he became a key contributor across domestic formats. He claimed his maiden first-class five-wicket haul in 2022 and continued to develop into a reliable all-rounder, later representing Italy through his heritage and making his T20I debut in 2023.

Career Highlight: Taking 5/73 against Victoria in the 2024 Sheffield Shield season. After breaking through for his second first-class five-wicket haul, Manenti played a crucial role in South Australia’s bowling attack, showcasing his accuracy, patience and ability to build pressure over long spells. He followed this performance up in the second innings with a 62 off of 71 balls not out.

Model: Orion

Teams: Italy, South Australia (Aus Domestic), Sydney Sixers (BBL).