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Clarence Grimmett, Australia

Clarence Grimmett, a former Australian cricketer, was born on Dec 25, 1891. As of 2026, he is 135 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Clarence Grimmett is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

Clarence Grimmett's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1925 to 1936, 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, Clarence Grimmett has played 37 matches in his Test career and he took 216 wickets, with an average of 24.22, conceding nearly 2.16 runs per over with a best individual figure of 14/199.

Clarence Grimmett
Clarence GrimmettAustralia
  • Born: Dec 25, 1891
  • Period: (1925-1936)
  • Died: May 2, 1980
  • Batting Style: Right Handed
  • Bowling Style: Right Arm Leg Break

Batting Career Summary

MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 4s 6s CT ST
TEST 37 10 557 50 13.93 N/A 0 1 23 0 - -

Bowling Career Summary

MAT Ov M Wkts AVG ECON Best 5w 10w
TEST 37 2408.3 736 216 24.22 2.16 7/40 21 0

Home/Away Record (Batting)

Venue Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 28 7 270 38* 12.86 0 0 7 0
Away 22 3 287 50 15.11 0 1 6 0
Overall 50 10 557 50 13.93 0 1 17 0

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Home 1122.3 311 105 2582 24.59 2.28 64.71 7/83 9 3
Away 1286.2 425 111 2649 23.86 2.06 69.53 7/40 12 4
Overall 2408.3 736 216 5231 24.22 2.16 67.19 7/40 21 7

By Year Record (Batting)

Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
1925 1 2 1 12 12* 12.00 0 0 0 0
1926 3 4 1 50 35 16.67 0 0 2 0
1928 3 6 2 44 18 11.00 0 0 0 0
1929 2 3 1 51 38* 25.50 0 0 1 0
1930 6 6 0 80 50 13.33 0 1 4 0
1931 7 8 3 91 16* 18.20 0 0 2 0
1932 4 6 0 56 21 9.33 0 0 4 0
1933 1 2 0 16 10 8.00 0 0 0 0
1934 5 8 1 87 39 12.43 0 0 1 0
1935 2 2 0 22 15 11.00 0 0 1 0
1936 3 3 1 48 30* 24.00 0 0 2 0
Overall (11) 37 50 10 557 50 13.93 0 1 17 0

By Year Record (Bowling)

Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
1925 31.5 5 11 82 7.45 1.96 22.82 6/37 2 1
1926 194.0 59 13 414 31.85 2.13 89.54 5/88 1 0
1928 245.1 51 15 699 46.60 2.85 98.07 6/131 1 0
1929 153.1 45 8 325 40.63 2.12 114.88 5/102 1 0
1930 435.4 104 40 1108 27.70 2.54 65.35 7/87 5 2
1931 363.0 115 41 768 18.73 2.12 53.12 6/92 2 0
1932 180.2 54 16 357 22.31 1.98 67.63 7/83 2 1
1933 63.0 15 3 168 56.00 2.67 126.00 2/94 0 0
1934 396.3 148 25 668 26.72 1.68 95.16 5/64 2 0
1935 153.0 63 11 271 24.64 1.77 83.45 3/29 0 0
1936 193.1 77 33 371 11.24 1.92 35.12 7/40 5 3
Overall (11) 2408.3 736 216 5231 24.22 2.16 67.19 7/40 21 7

By Position Record (Batting)

Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
7 1 0 6 6 6.00 0 0 0 0
8 11 1 122 30* 12.20 0 0 4 0
9 24 4 311 50 15.55 0 1 6 0
10 12 4 106 35 13.25 0 0 3 0
11 2 1 12 12* 12.00 0 0 0 0
Overall 50 10 557 50 13.93 0 1 17 0

By Opponent Record (Batting)

Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
England 22 34 6 366 50 13.07 0 1 7 0
South Africa 10 11 3 148 30* 18.50 0 0 8 0
West Indies 5 5 1 43 15* 10.75 0 0 2 0
Overall (3) 37 50 10 557 50 13.93 0 1 17 0

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
England 1517.2 427 106 3439 32.44 2.25 86.45 6/37 11 2
South Africa 652.1 248 77 1199 15.57 1.84 50.82 7/40 8 4
West Indies 239.2 61 33 593 17.97 2.48 43.52 7/87 2 1
Overall (3) 2408.5 736 216 5231 24.22 2.16 67.19 7/40 21 7

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