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Denis Compton, England
Denis Compton, a former England cricketer, was born on May 23, 1918. As of 2026, he is 108 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Denis Compton is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.
Denis Compton's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1937 to 1957, 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 cricket journey, Denis Compton has played 78 matches in his Test career and has scored 5,807 runs, with an average of 50.06. Denis Compton has hit 440 fours and 3 sixes in his Test career.
Denis ComptonEngland
- Born: May 23, 1918
- Period: (1937-1957)
- Died: Jul 1, 1997
- Batting Style: Right Handed
- Bowling Style: Left Arm Wrist Spin (Chinaman)
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 78 | 15 | 5807 | 278 | 50.06 | N/A | 17 | 28 | 440 | 3 | - | - |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Ov | M | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 78 | 407.0 | 72 | 25 | 56.40 | 3.11 | 5/70 | 1 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Batting)
| Venue | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 76 | 10 | 3963 | 278 | 60.05 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 0 |
| Away | 55 | 5 | 1844 | 147 | 36.88 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| Overall | 131 | 15 | 5807 | 278 | 50.06 | 17 | 28 | 49 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Bowling)
| Venue | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 245.0 | 45 | 15 | 798 | 53.20 | 3.22 | 99.07 | 2/32 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 162.2 | 27 | 10 | 612 | 61.20 | 2.99 | 123.00 | 5/70 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall | 407 | 72 | 25 | 1410 | 56.40 | 3.11 | 108.64 | 5/70 | 1 | 0 |
By Year Record (Batting)
| Year | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 65 | 65 | 65.00 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 214 | 102 | 42.80 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1939 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 189 | 120 | 63.00 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 237 | 71* | 39.50 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1159 | 208 | 82.79 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1948 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 776 | 184 | 64.67 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1949 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 492 | 116 | 44.73 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 1950 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 44 | 14.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 469 | 112 | 33.50 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1952 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 59 | 35* | 29.50 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 234 | 61 | 33.43 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1954 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 830 | 278 | 55.33 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1955 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 654 | 158 | 59.45 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 166 | 94 | 55.33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 205 | 64 | 25.63 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall (15) | 78 | 131 | 15 | 5807 | 278 | 50.06 | 17 | 28 | 49 | 0 |
By Year Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 6.0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 17.00 | 5.67 | 18.00 | 2/34 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 2.63 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1946 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 96 | 3.43 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1947 | 108.2 | 29 | 5 | 283 | 56.60 | 2.58 | 131.60 | 2/32 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | 78.0 | 20 | 3 | 237 | 79.00 | 2.59 | 183.33 | 1/11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | 90.2 | 9 | 10 | 353 | 35.30 | 3.23 | 65.60 | 5/70 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1951 | 31.0 | 3 | 1 | 119 | 119.00 | 3.43 | 208.00 | 1/18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1953 | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 21.00 | 7.00 | 18.00 | 1/21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | 39.4 | 5 | 3 | 180 | 60.00 | 4.54 | 79.33 | 2/40 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Overall (12) | 407 | 72 | 25 | 1410 | 56.40 | 3.11 | 108.64 | 5/70 | 1 | 0 |
By Position Record (Batting)
| Position | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 1 | 383 | 71* | 34.82 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 86 | 7 | 4234 | 278 | 53.59 | 13 | 20 | 32 | 0 |
| 5 | 22 | 5 | 968 | 147 | 56.94 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 102 | 20.57 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 76* | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Overall | 131 | 15 | 5807 | 278 | 50.06 | 17 | 28 | 49 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Batting)
| Team | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 28 | 51 | 8 | 1842 | 184 | 42.84 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 0 |
| India | 5 | 8 | 4 | 205 | 71* | 51.25 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 8 | 11 | 0 | 510 | 116 | 46.36 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 5 | 0 | 453 | 278 | 90.60 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| South Africa | 24 | 42 | 1 | 2205 | 208 | 53.78 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
| West Indies | 9 | 14 | 2 | 592 | 133 | 49.33 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Overall (6) | 78 | 131 | 15 | 5807 | 278 | 50.06 | 17 | 28 | 49 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 68.2 | 8 | 3 | 298 | 99.33 | 3.85 | 154.67 | 1/18 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 3.24 | 0 | 0 | |||
| New Zealand | 45.0 | 2 | 7 | 191 | 27.29 | 4.24 | 38.57 | 2/34 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 13.0 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 36.00 | 2.77 | 78.00 | 1/36 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 218.2 | 52 | 12 | 624 | 52.00 | 2.48 | 126.00 | 5/70 | 1 | 0 |
| West Indies | 41.4 | 6 | 2 | 193 | 96.50 | 4.35 | 133.00 | 2/40 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall (6) | 407.2 | 72 | 25 | 1410 | 56.40 | 3.11 | 108.64 | 5/70 | 1 | 0 |
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