Ruth Johnston (born 28 February 2003) is an Australian cricketer who plays for Queensland Fire in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) and Hobart Hurricanes in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).[1][2] An all-rounder, she bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off break.[3] Johnston was called up to the Queensland squad during the 2020–21 WNCL, and while she did not play she was signed on a full contract ahead of the following season.[4][5] She was signed by Hobart Hurricanes for the 2021–22 WBBL and made her debut in the side's opening game, a 6-wicket loss to Melbourne Renegades in which she scored 20 runs opening the batting.[6][7] She is the cousin of her Queensland teammate Ellie Johnston.[8]

Ruth Johnston
Ruth Johnston batting against the Perth Scorchers at the WACA during WBBL|07
Personal information
Full name
Ruth Johnston
Born (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 (age 21)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleAll-rounder
RelationsEllie Johnston (cousin)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020/21–presentQueensland
2021/22–presentHobart Hurricanes
Career statistics
Competition WLA WT20
Matches 12 47
Runs scored 99 496
Batting average 20.00 20.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/2
Top score 35 63
Balls bowled 330 430
Wickets 8 23
Bowling average 34.63 20.78
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 2–15 4–8
Catches/stumpings 1/– 1/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 16 October 2021

References

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  1. ^ "Queensland Fire". Queensland Cricket. Cricket Network. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Players". Hobart Hurricanes. Cricket Network. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Ruth Johnston". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  4. ^ Jolly, Laura (18 March 2021). "Full circle: childhood teammates now rival captains". cricket.com.au. Cricket Network. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  5. ^ Queensland Cricket Media (24 May 2021). "Fire Secure Champions". Queensland Cricket. Cricket Network. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Johnston, Genford join the Hurricanes". Hobart Hurricanes. Cricket Network. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  7. ^ Jolly, Laura (16 October 2021). "'Gades survive scare, Strikers knock off the champs". cricket.com.au. Cricket Network. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  8. ^ Queensland Cricket Media (19 February 2021). "Fire Call Up Rookie". Queensland Cricket. Cricket Network. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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