Bev Brentnall

Bev Brentnall
Personal information
Full name	Beverley Anne Brentnall
Born	21 February 1936; Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Wicket keeper
International information
National side	New Zealand;
Test debut	18 June 1966 v England
Last Test	24 March 1972 v South Africa
ODI debut	23 June 1973 v Trinidad and Tobago
Last ODI	21 July 1973 v Young England
Career statistics
	Source: CricketArchive, 21 January 2011

Beverley "Bev" Anne Brentnall (born 1936 in Auckland, New Zealand) is the first woman to have captained New Zealand in a women's one-day international, an event which happened in 1973. Three of the five ODIs in which Brentnall captained were won by her team. Brentnall, who was a wicketkeeper/batsman, also played in ten women's Test matches. As Vice Captain, Brentnall helped lead the 1972 New Zealand team that won the first ever test victory over Australia. She was Captain of the North Shore Association team that won both North Island and New Zealand championships.

Career highlights

1966 tour to England. Conceded only 1 bye in the 3 Test series. Scored 84 not out, 2nd Test, 2nd innings at Edgbaston.

1969 v England at Auckland. 5 dismissals in an innings (3c 2st).

1972 v South Africa at Johannesburg. 6 dismissals in an innings (2c 4st).

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