Fraser Sheat

Fraser Sheat is a high-quality seam-bowling all-rounder who continues to make waves for Canterbury in New Zealand domestic cricket. A former NZC Young Cricketer of the Year and National 1st XI Cup Player of the Tournament, Sheat was earmarked early for higher honours—and he hasn’t disappointed.

Since debuting in 2017 alongside Blackcaps stars like Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls, Sheat has carved out a stellar career with the ball. He holds the record as the fastest Canterbury player to 50 first-class wickets and heads into the 2025/26 season with 122 wickets at 27.57 from 42 matches. Season after season, he’s delivered, highlighted by 27 wickets at 20.92 in 2020/21 and a pair of five-wicket hauls during Canterbury’s Plunket Shield title-winning campaign in the COVID-shortened season.

While known primarily for his seam bowling, Sheat is evolving into a genuine all-rounder. He’s already featured in two record-breaking lower-order partnerships for Canterbury, including an unbeaten 138-run stand for the ninth wicket. With a first-class best of 60* and a growing appetite for run-scoring, he's becoming a consistent contributor with the bat.

Overseas, Sheat has made a strong impression too. After a standout stint with Middleton in the Sussex Premier League, he has spent the last two seasons with Reigate Priory in the Surrey Championship (Premier Division), where he’s been one of the league’s top performers. In 2024-25, he tallied 929 runs at 34.41 and took 54 wickets at 18.20—a true all-round haul that underlined his dominance. His strong UK form also earned him a County Championship call-up with Glamorgan late in the 2024 season, where he further showcased his potential at that level.

With domestic and overseas success under his belt, Sheat is now weighing up his options for a return to the UK in 2026, bringing with him proven pedigree, professionalism, and genuine all-round value.