David Houghton, Zimbabwe

David Houghton, a former Zimbabwe cricketer, was born on Jun 23, 1957. As of 2026, he is 69 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. David Houghton is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

David Houghton's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1992 to 1997, 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.

David HoughtonZimbabwe

Born: Jun 23, 1957 (68 years)
Period: (1992-1997)
Batting Style: Right Handed
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break

Captaincy Records

	Matches-Won-Lost	Tosses Won	Runs Scored	Batting Average
TEST	4-0-2	1 (25.00%)	240	40
ODI	17-1-16	8 (47.06%)	433	27.06

Batting Career Summary

	MAT	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	The Hundred	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
TEST	22	2	1464	266	43.06	45.45	4	4	168	12	-	-
ODI	63	2	1530	142	26.38	71.00	1	12	116	21	-	-

Bowling Career Summary

	MAT	Ov	M	Wkts	AVG	ECON	Best	5w	10w
TEST	22	0.5	0	0	N/A	0.00	0/0	0	0
ODI	63	2.0	0	1	19.00	9.50	1/19	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
Home	22	1	974	266	46.38	3	1	7
Away	14	1	490	104*	37.69	1	3	5
Overall	36	2	1464	266	43.06	4	4	17

Venue	MAT	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	The Hundred	50	CT	ST
Home	19	1	391	73*	23.00	81.12	0	3	7	0
Away	44	1	1139	142	27.78	68.08	1	9	22	2
Overall	63	2	1530	142	26.38	71.00	1	12	29	2

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI

Venue	Ov	M	Wkts	Runs	AVG	ECON	SR	Best	5w	10w
Home	0.5	0	0	0		0.00			0	0
Overall	0.5	0	0	0		0.00		0/0	0	0

Venue	Ov	M	Wkts	Runs	AVG	ECON	SR	Best	4w
Away	2.0	0	1	19	19.00	9.50	12.00	1/19	0
Overall	2	0	1	19	19.00	9.50	12.00	1/19	0

By Year Record (Batting)

TEST ODI

Year	MAT	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	The Hundred	50	CT
1992	3	5	1	221	121	55.25	1	0	4
1993	4	7	0	142	50	20.29	0	1	3
1994	3	3	0	466	266	155.33	2	1	0
1995	4	7	0	118	30	16.86	0	0	4
1996	6	10	1	448	104*	49.78	1	2	4
1997	2	4	0	69	32	17.25	0	0	2
Overall (6)	22	36	2	1464	266	43.06	4	4	17

Year	MAT	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	The Hundred	50	CT	ST
1983	6	6	0	176	84	29.33	61.54	0	2	7	0
1987	6	6	0	226	142	37.67	82.48	1	1	3	2
1992	11	10	0	238	55	23.80	56.94	0	2	5	0
1993	13	12	0	369	57	30.75	69.23	0	3	3	0
1994	6	6	0	97	57	16.17	62.58	0	1	3	0
1995	5	5	1	173	73*	43.25	83.17	0	1	3	0
1996	4	4	0	33	25	8.25	71.74	0	0	4	0
1997	12	11	1	218	57*	21.80	92.77	0	2	1	0
Overall (8)	63	60	2	1530	142	26.38	71.00	1	12	29	2

By Year Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI

Year	Ov	M	Wkts	Runs	AVG	ECON	SR	Best	5w	10w
1992	0.5	0	0	0		0.00			0	0
Overall (1)	0.5	0	0	0		0.00		0/0	0	0

Year	Ov	M	Wkts	Runs	AVG	ECON	SR	Best	4w
1992	2.0	0	1	19	19.00	9.50	12.00	1/19	0
Overall (1)	2	0	1	19	19.00	9.50	12.00	1/19	0

By Position Record (Batting)

TEST ODI

Position	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	The Hundred	50	CT
4	26	1	1169	266	46.76	3	4	9
5	3	1	64	41*	32.00	0	0	1
6	7	0	231	121	33.00	1	0	2
Overall	36	2	1464	266	43.06	4	4	17

Position	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	The Hundred	50	CT	ST
Opening	1	0	0	0	0.00		0	0	2	0
3	6	0	232	142	38.67	90.98	1	1	3	1
4	30	0	693	57	23.10	65.13	0	5	15	0
5	13	1	392	84	32.67	64.58	0	4	9	1
6	8	0	137	57	17.13	85.63	0	1	0	0
7	2	1	76	57*	76.00	115.15	0	1	0	0
Overall	60	2	1530	142	26.38	71.00	1	12	29	2

By Opponent Record (Batting)

TEST ODI

Team	MAT	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	The Hundred	50	CT
England	2	3	0	100	37	33.33	0	0	2
India	2	4	1	181	121	60.33	1	0	0
New Zealand	6	10	1	294	104*	32.67	1	0	6
Pakistan	8	14	0	388	73	27.71	0	3	7
South Africa	1	2	0	35	30	17.50	0	0	2
Sri Lanka	3	3	0	466	266	155.33	2	1	0
Overall (6)	22	36	2	1464	266	43.06	4	4	17

Team	MAT	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	The Hundred	50	CT	ST
Australia	7	7	0	115	84	16.43	59.28	0	1	2	1
England	5	5	0	112	57	22.40	58.95	0	1	2	0
India	14	12	0	190	46	15.83	60.90	0	0	3	1
New Zealand	8	8	0	316	142	39.50	99.06	1	2	1	0
Pakistan	12	12	1	419	73*	38.09	78.76	0	4	4	0
South Africa	7	6	1	171	57*	34.20	74.67	0	2	2	0
Sri Lanka	6	6	0	76	31	12.67	51.35	0	0	3	0
West Indies	4	4	0	131	55	32.75	56.71	0	2	2	0
Overall (8)	63	60	2	1530	142	26.38	71.00	1	12	19	2