Blake Macdonald (cricketer)

Blake Duncan Macdonald (born 23 February 1998) is an Australian cricketer who plays as a right-handed batsman. He made his first-class debut on 14 March 2023 for New South Wales against South Australia in the 2022–23 Sheffield Shield, and his List A debut on 4 November 2023, also for New South Wales, against Western Australia in the 2023–24 Marsh One-Day Cup.

Career
Macdonald captained the ACT/NSW Country team to second place at the 2014/15 Under 17 National Championships, where he was named in the team of the carnival was subsequently selected for the Under 19 Championships. He made his first grade debut in ACT Grade Cricket for Western District UC Cricket Club the same season.

In the 2017/18 season, Macdonald began playing for St George Cricket Club in NSW Premier Cricket after being contacted by former Australian test cricketer and club captain Trent Copeland.

In November 2022, while playing for a combined NSW/ACT team, Macdonald scored an unbeaten 177 in a tour match against the West Indies.

He made his first-class debut on 14 March 2023 for New South Wales in the 2022–23 Sheffield Shield, scoring 21 and 61.

He made his List A debut on 4 November 2023 for New South Wales in the 2023–24 Marsh One-Day Cup, scoring 81 in a Player of the Match winning performance as his team successfully chased Western Australia's 221 from 43 overs.

Personal life
Macdonald studies a Bachelor of Science at the University of Canberra, majoring in psychology.

He is the son of former cricketer Darryle Macdonald.