Joy Irwin

Joy Irwin is a former Natal and South Africa cricketer. She played in South Africa's first three Test matches, scoring 40 runs in her six innings.

Joy Irwin
Personal information
Full nameJoy Irwin
RoleOpening batsman
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 5)2 December 1960 v England
Last Test31 December 1960 v England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
UnknownNatal women
Career statistics
Competition Test
Matches 3
Runs scored 40
Batting average 6.66
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 20
Balls bowled 42
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 0/4
Catches/stumpings 0/
Source: CricketArchive, 17 November 2009

Irwin, a record-breaking opening batsman for Natal,[1] was selected to play for South Africa women against the touring English women in 196061. In the first tour match, playing for South African XI Women, Irwin scored 5 & 34 opening alongside Barbara Cairncross as the South African team forced a draw after following on.[2]

References

  1. "Audrey Jackson". St George's Park History. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  2. "South African XI Women v England Women". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2009-11-13.


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