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Hugh Tayfield, South Africa

Hugh Tayfield, a former south african cricketer, was born on Jan 30, 1929. As of 2026, he is 97 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Hugh Tayfield is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

Hugh Tayfield's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1949 to 1960, 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, Hugh Tayfield has played 37 matches in his Test career and he took 170 wickets, with an average of 25.91, conceding nearly 1.95 runs per over with a best individual figure of 13/165.

Hugh Tayfield
Hugh TayfieldSouth Africa
  • Born: Jan 30, 1929
  • Period: (1949-1960)
  • Died: Feb 25, 1994
  • Batting Style: Right Handed
  • Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break

Batting Career Summary

MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 4s 6s CT ST
TEST 37 9 862 75 16.90 N/A 0 2 26 1 - -

Bowling Career Summary

MAT Ov M Wkts AVG ECON Best 5w 10w
TEST 37 1851.0 602 170 25.91 1.95 9/113 14 0

Home/Away By Year By Opponent By Position

Home/Away Record (Batting)

TEST
Venue Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 33 3 532 75 17.73 0 2 13 0
Away 27 6 330 46* 15.71 0 0 12 0
Overall 60 9 862 75 16.90 0 2 26 0

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

TEST
Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Home 953.5 306 92 2378 25.85 1.87 82.84 9/113 8 1
Away 898.5 296 78 2027 25.99 2.05 76.24 7/81 6 1
Overall 1851 602 170 4405 25.91 1.95 79.81 9/113 14 2

By Year Record (Batting)

TEST
Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
1949 2 4 0 96 75 24.00 0 1 1 0
1950 3 5 0 71 40 14.20 0 0 1 0
1952 2 4 0 49 23 12.25 0 0 3 0
1953 7 8 3 154 34 30.80 0 0 2 0
1954 3 3 0 55 34 18.33 0 0 2 0
1955 5 10 3 117 28 16.71 0 0 5 0
1956 1 2 0 26 24 13.00 0 0 1 0
1957 6 11 2 107 21 11.89 0 0 6 0
1958 3 5 0 95 66 19.00 0 1 3 0
1960 5 8 1 92 46* 13.14 0 0 2 0
Overall (10) 37 60 9 862 75 16.90 0 2 26 0

By Year Record (Bowling)

TEST
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
1949 71.0 8 5 265 53.00 2.80 113.60 3/93 0 0
1950 127.4 13 12 461 38.42 2.71 85.00 7/23 1 0
1952 115.2 30 17 340 20.00 2.22 54.12 7/81 2 1
1953 353.0 105 33 815 24.70 1.89 78.30 6/62 2 0
1954 122.3 49 11 227 20.64 1.39 89.00 6/13 1 0
1955 313.3 124 26 568 21.85 1.81 72.35 5/60 3 0
1956 38.0 9 3 70 23.33 1.39 100.67 3/40 0 0
1957 360.4 135 43 857 19.93 1.78 67.02 9/113 5 1
1958 163.3 61 8 348 43.50 1.60 163.38 3/81 0 0
1960 187.3 68 12 454 37.83 2.42 93.75 4/62 0 0
Overall (10) 1851 602 170 4405 25.91 1.95 79.81 9/113 14 2

By Position Record (Batting)

TEST
Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
3 1 0 27 27 27.00 0 0 0 0
4 1 0 3 3 3.00 0 0 1 0
5 3 0 41 34 13.67 0 0 2 0
8 14 1 214 75 16.46 0 1 3 0
9 29 6 441 66 19.17 0 1 14 0
10 12 2 136 27* 13.60 0 0 5 0
Overall 60 9 862 75 16.90 0 2 26 0

By Opponent Record (Batting)

TEST
Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Australia 15 25 1 389 75 16.21 0 2 12 0
England 15 27 6 300 46* 14.29 0 0 12 0
New Zealand 7 8 2 173 34 28.83 0 0 2 0
Overall (3) 37 60 9 862 75 16.90 0 2 26 0

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

TEST
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Australia 754.1 179 64 2208 34.50 2.20 94.17 7/23 4 1
England 786.4 297 75 1658 22.11 1.88 70.48 9/113 7 1
New Zealand 311.5 126 31 539 17.39 1.43 72.74 6/13 3 0
Overall (3) 1852.4 602 170 4405 25.91 1.95 79.81 9/113 14 2
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