John Smith (cricketer, born 1919)

John Smith (1 July 1919 – 25 June 1999) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1943 to 1946.

John Smith
Personal information
Born(1919-07-01)1 July 1919
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died25 June 1999(1999-06-25) (aged 79)
Christchurch, New Zealand
BattingLeft-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1943-44 to 1945-46Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 5
Runs scored 194
Batting average 27.71
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 51
Balls bowled 0
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 1/0
Source: CricketArchive, 13 July 2020

A middle-order batsman, Smith made his highest first-class score against Otago in 1945-46, when he made 20 and 51.[1] In February 1944, playing against Wellington, he was run out for 43 by the bowler, Ray Allen, while backing up; Allen had previously warned him against leaving the crease too soon.[2]

References

  1. "Otago v Canterbury 1945-46". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. "Canterbury All Out". Evening Post: 8. 26 February 1944.
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