| Fullname | Jonathan Adam Merlo |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 15 December 1998 (age 27) |
| Birth place | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Club 1 | Cricket Australia XI |
| Year 1 | 2017/18 |
| Clubnumber 1 | 12 |
| Club 2 | Melbourne Stars |
| Year 2 | 2018/19–2019/20 |
| Clubnumber 2 | 12 |
| Club 3 | Victoria |
| Year 3 | 2019/20–2024/25 |
| Clubnumber 3 | 12 |
| Club 4 | Melbourne Renegades |
| Year 4 | 2021/22 |
| Club 5 | Melbourne Stars |
| Year 5 | 2025/26 |
| Clubnumber 5 | 11 |
| Type 1 | LA |
| Debutdate 1 | 27 September |
| Debutyear 1 | 2017 |
| Debutfor 1 | CA XI |
| Debutagainst 1 | South Australia |
| Columns | 3 |
| Column 1 | FC |
| Matches 1 | 10 |
| Runs 1 | 260 |
| Bat avg 1 | 15.29 |
| 100s/50s 1 | 0/1 |
| Top score 1 | 64 |
| Deliveries 1 | 300 |
| Wickets 1 | 3 |
| Bowl avg 1 | 67.33 |
| Fivefor 1 | 0 |
| Tenfor 1 | 0 |
| Best bowling 1 | 2/14 |
| Catches/stumpings 1 | 7/– |
| Column 2 | LA |
| Matches 2 | 27 |
| Runs 2 | 468 |
| Bat avg 2 | 23.40 |
| 100s/50s 2 | 1/2 |
| Top score 2 | 101 |
| Deliveries 2 | 705 |
| Wickets 2 | 23 |
| Bowl avg 2 | 32.60 |
| Fivefor 2 | 1 |
| Tenfor 2 | 0 |
| Best bowling 2 | 5/71 |
| Catches/stumpings 2 | 12/– |
| Column 3 | T20 |
| Matches 3 | 18 |
| Runs 3 | 79 |
| Bat avg 3 | 7.18 |
| 100s/50s 3 | 0/0 |
| Top score 3 | 15 |
| Deliveries 3 | 30 |
| Wickets 3 | 0 |
| Bowl avg 3 | – |
| Fivefor 3 | – |
| Tenfor 3 | – |
| Best bowling 3 | – |
| Catches/stumpings 3 | 3/– |
| Source | http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1088618.html Cricinfo |
| Date | 25 January 2026 |
Jonathan Adam Merlo (born 15 December 1998) is an Australian cricketer.[1] He made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI in the 2017–18 JLT One-Day Cup on 27 September 2017.[2]
Career
In December 2017, he was named in Australia's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3]
Merlo was in the Cricket Australia XI squad for the 2017–18 JLT One-Day Cup. He made his List A debut in the first match of the tournament when Cricket Australia XI won their second match in their existence against South Australia. He bowled seven overs with figures of 2/38 including a maiden over. He took his first List A wicket when he bowled Cameron Valente, who was on 100 at the time.[2] He played four matches in the tournament and took a total of 5 wickets.[4]
Merlo made his Twenty20 debut for Melbourne Stars in the 2018–19 Big Bash League season on 1 January 2019.[5] He made his first-class debut on 24 February 2020, for Victoria in the 2019–20 Sheffield Shield season.[6]
Merlo was delisted by Victoria at the end of the 2024–25 season.[7]
Personal life
In 2022, Merlo was studying for a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University.[8]
He grew up in Melbourne and attended Xavier College.[9]
References
- ^ "Jonathan Merlo". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "1st match, JLT One-Day Cup at Brisbane, Sep 27 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Sangha, Waugh head U19 World Cup squad". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Records / JLT One-Day Cup, 2017/18 - Cricket Australia XI / Batting and bowling averages". ESPNcricinfo.com. ESPN Inc.. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "16th Match (N), Big Bash League at Melbourne, Jan 1 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "24th Match, Marsh Sheffield Shield at Brisbane, Feb 24-27 2020". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Victorian Men’s contract list unveiled for 2025/26". Cricket Victoria. 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ APS Sport (2021-12-20). APS Sport Alumni #Reflections Jono Merlo (OXC2016) Xavier College. Retrieved 2025-03-21. – via YouTube.