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Home  »  Cricket  »  Players  »  Bob Willis

Bob Willis, England

Bob Willis, a former England cricketer, was born on May 30, 1949. As of 2026, he is 77 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Bob Willis is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

Bob Willis's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1971 to 1984, during which he made significant contributions to the sport. His time on the field showcased his skills and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the game.

In his Test career, Bob Willis has played 90 matches in his Test career and he took 325 wickets, with an average of 25.20, conceding nearly 2.83 runs per over with a best individual figure of 9/92.

In Bob Willis's Odi career, has played 64 matches to date in his Odi career and he took 80 wickets, with an average of 24.60, conceding nearly 3.28 runs per over with a best individual figure of 4/11.

Bob Willis
Bob WillisEngland
  • Born: May 30, 1949
  • Period: (1971-1984)
  • Died: Dec 4, 2019
  • Batting Style: Right Handed
  • Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast

Captaincy Records

Matches-Won-Lost Tosses Won Runs Scored Batting Average
TEST 18-7-5 8 (44.44%) 216 12
ODI 29-16-13 14 (48.28%) 28 7

Batting Career Summary

MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 4s 6s CT ST
TEST 90 55 840 28* 11.51 32.63 0 0 78 1 - -
ODI 64 14 83 24 10.38 52.87 0 0 6 0 - -

Bowling Career Summary

MAT Ov M Wkts AVG ECON Best 5w 10w
TEST 90 2699.1 554 325 25.20 2.83 8/43 16 0
ODI 64 592.1 97 80 24.60 3.28 4/11 0 0

Home/Away By Year By Opponent By Position

Home/Away Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Venue Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 54 27 405 28* 15.00 0 0 16 0
Away 74 28 435 26 9.46 0 0 15 0
Overall 128 55 840 28* 11.51 0 0 39 0
Venue MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 32 8 51 24 12.75 57.95 0 0 13 0
Away 32 6 32 7* 8.00 46.38 0 0 9 0
Overall 64 14 83 24 10.38 52.87 0 0 22 0

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI
Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Home 1353.3 295 176 4137 23.51 3.06 46.14 8/43 10 0
Away 1346.4 259 149 4053 27.20 2.63 61.99 6/53 6 0
Overall 2699.1 554 325 8190 25.20 2.83 53.41 8/43 16 0
Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 4w
Home 324.5 58 46 1005 21.85 3.09 42.37 4/11 3
Away 267.2 39 34 963 28.32 3.51 48.41 4/23 1
Overall 592.1 97 80 1968 24.60 3.28 44.94 4/11 4

By Year Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
1971 5 7 3 47 15* 11.75 0 0 3 0
1973 1 2 1 5 5* 5.00 0 0 2 0
1974 8 13 9 98 24 24.50 0 0 4 0
1975 2 4 1 28 12 9.33 0 0 1 0
1976 3 5 2 6 5* 2.00 0 0 3 0
1977 11 15 8 87 24* 12.43 0 0 4 0
1978 14 15 8 92 19 13.14 0 0 3 0
1979 7 9 3 78 24 13.00 0 0 2 0
1980 6 10 3 71 24* 10.14 0 0 0 0
1981 8 12 2 57 13 5.70 0 0 2 0
1982 13 17 9 138 28* 17.25 0 0 8 0
1983 5 8 2 68 25* 11.33 0 0 5 0
1984 7 11 4 65 22 9.29 0 0 2 0
Overall (13) 90 128 55 840 28* 11.51 0 0 39 0
Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
1973 2 2 2 9 5* 112.50 0 0 0 0
1974 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1977 3 2 1 7 7 7.00 41.18 0 0 0 0
1978 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1979 12 3 1 27 24 13.50 57.45 0 0 3 0
1980 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
1981 5 2 2 3 2* 37.50 0 0 2 0
1982 7 2 1 2 2* 2.00 25.00 0 0 4 0
1983 20 8 4 21 7* 5.25 38.18 0 0 8 0
1984 7 3 3 14 7* 100.00 0 0 1 0
Overall (10) 64 22 14 83 24 10.38 52.87 0 0 22 0

By Year Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
1971 108.0 19 14 398 28.43 2.76 61.71 3/58 0 0
1973 35.0 3 4 118 29.50 3.37 52.50 4/118 0 0
1974 241.0 39 27 798 29.56 2.93 60.59 5/61 1 0
1975 44.0 3 2 205 102.50 3.49 176.00 1/46 0 0
1976 73.3 17 10 279 27.90 3.80 44.10 5/42 1 0
1977 339.4 58 50 1049 20.98 2.93 42.92 7/78 5 0
1978 419.5 94 57 1067 18.72 2.15 52.23 5/32 4 0
1979 199.0 47 18 597 33.17 2.78 71.67 3/41 0 0
1980 159.1 39 16 532 33.25 3.34 59.69 5/65 1 0
1981 303.4 68 33 829 25.12 2.73 55.21 8/43 1 0
1982 404.4 72 52 1236 23.77 3.05 46.69 6/101 2 0
1983 153.3 46 22 363 16.50 2.36 41.86 5/35 1 0
1984 219.1 49 20 719 35.95 3.28 65.75 4/51 0 0
Overall (13) 2699.1 554 325 8190 25.20 2.83 53.41 8/43 16 0
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 4w
1973 20.2 2 2 84 42.00 4.13 61.00 2/29 0
1974 10.0 2 1 34 34.00 3.40 60.00 1/34 0
1977 25.0 3 5 79 15.80 3.16 30.00 2/14 0
1978 40.0 12 6 96 16.00 2.40 40.00 4/15 1
1979 108.3 19 16 321 20.06 2.78 43.31 4/11 1
1980 30.0 2 3 111 37.00 3.70 60.00 2/25 0
1981 49.3 9 6 190 31.67 3.84 49.50 2/35 0
1982 61.0 6 6 211 35.17 3.46 61.00 2/32 0
1983 183.4 31 28 630 22.50 3.43 39.36 4/23 2
1984 64.1 11 7 212 30.29 3.30 55.00 2/18 0
Overall (10) 592.1 97 80 1968 24.60 3.28 44.94 4/11 4

By Position Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
10 50 12 388 26 10.21 0 0 14 0
11 78 43 452 28* 12.91 0 0 17 0
Overall 128 55 840 28* 11.51 0 0 39 0
Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
10 10 6 52 24 13.00 48.60 0 0 1 0
11 12 8 31 7* 7.75 62.00 0 0 3 0
Overall 22 14 83 24 10.38 52.87 0 0 22 0

By Opponent Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Australia 35 58 21 383 26 10.35 0 0 16 0
India 17 17 7 118 28 11.80 0 0 4 0
New Zealand 14 20 9 117 25* 10.64 0 0 4 0
Pakistan 10 10 5 83 28* 16.60 0 0 6 0
Sri Lanka 1 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 2 0
West Indies 13 22 13 139 24* 15.44 0 0 7 0
Overall (6) 90 128 55 840 28* 11.51 0 0 39 0
Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
Australia 18 8 5 24 7* 8.00 36.92 0 0 4 0
Canada 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
India 6 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 4 0
New Zealand 16 6 4 17 7* 8.50 65.38 0 0 3 0
Pakistan 9 1 0 24 24 24.00 64.86 0 0 6 0
Sri Lanka 4 2 1 2 2* 2.00 25.00 0 0 1 0
West Indies 10 4 4 16 6* 84.21 0 0 4 0
Overall (7) 64 22 14 83 24 10.38 52.87 0 0 22 0

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Australia 1083.4 200 128 3346 26.14 2.75 56.98 8/43 7 0
India 490.1 96 62 1441 23.24 2.94 47.44 6/53 3 0
New Zealand 462.0 129 60 1132 18.87 2.25 50.30 5/32 3 0
Pakistan 275.4 48 34 820 24.12 2.78 52.12 5/47 1 0
Sri Lanka 28.0 10 3 70 23.33 2.50 56.00 2/46 0 0
West Indies 360.4 71 38 1381 36.34 3.83 56.95 5/42 2 0
Overall (6) 2700.1 554 325 8190 25.20 2.83 53.41 8/43 16 0
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 4w
Australia 153.2 23 21 524 24.95 3.27 45.81 2/14 0
Canada 10.3 3 4 11 2.75 1.05 15.75 4/11 1
India 51.1 10 5 171 34.20 3.34 61.40 2/32 0
New Zealand 149.5 23 26 500 19.23 3.34 34.58 4/23 2
Pakistan 91.4 19 11 279 25.36 3.04 50.00 4/15 1
Sri Lanka 38.0 9 3 110 36.67 2.89 76.00 2/32 0
West Indies 97.4 10 10 373 37.30 3.82 58.60 2/25 0
Overall (7) 592.1 97 80 1968 24.60 3.28 44.94 4/11 4
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