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James Burke, Australia

James Burke, a former Australian cricketer, was born on Jun 12, 1930. As of 2026, he is 96 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. James Burke is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

James Burke's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1951 to 1959, 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.

James Burke
James BurkeAustralia
  • Born: Jun 12, 1930
  • Period: (1951-1959)
  • Died: Feb 2, 1979
  • 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 24 7 1280 189 34.59 N/A 3 5 67 0 - -

Bowling Career Summary

MAT Ov M Wkts AVG ECON Best 5w 10w
TEST 24 111.0 41 8 28.75 1.70 4/37 0 0

Home/Away Record (Batting)

Venue Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 20 4 423 101* 26.44 1 1 10 0
Away 24 3 857 189 40.81 2 4 5 0
Overall 44 7 1280 189 34.59 3 5 18 0

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Home 30.0 11 2 63 31.50 1.58 120.00 2/26 0 0
Away 81.0 30 6 167 27.83 1.75 95.67 4/37 0 0
Overall 111 41 8 230 28.75 1.70 101.75 4/37 0 0

By Year Record (Batting)

Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
1951 3 6 1 143 101* 28.60 1 0 4 0
1954 1 2 0 58 44 29.00 0 0 1 0
1955 1 2 0 23 18 11.50 0 0 1 0
1956 9 16 1 468 161 31.20 1 2 3 0
1957 2 3 1 215 189 107.50 1 0 2 0
1958 5 9 3 243 83 40.50 0 2 5 0
1959 3 6 1 130 66 26.00 0 1 2 0
Overall (7) 24 44 7 1280 189 34.59 3 5 18 0

By Year Record (Bowling)

Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
1951 3.0 1 0 7 1.75 0 0
1955 2.0 0 0 7 2.63 0 0
1956 37.0 11 4 90 22.50 2.43 55.50 4/37 0 0
1957 29.0 9 2 69 34.50 1.78 116.00 1/23 0 0
1958 25.0 15 0 25 0.75 0 0
1959 15.0 5 2 32 16.00 1.60 60.00 2/26 0 0
Overall (6) 111 41 8 230 28.75 1.70 101.75 4/37 0 0

By Position Record (Batting)

Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Opening 37 6 1071 189 34.55 2 5 11 0
3 4 0 81 44 20.25 0 0 2 0
6 2 1 113 101* 113.00 1 0 2 0
9 1 0 15 15 15.00 0 0 0 0
Overall 44 7 1280 189 34.59 3 5 18 0

By Opponent Record (Batting)

Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
England 14 28 5 676 101* 29.39 1 3 8 0
India 3 4 0 183 161 45.75 1 0 3 0
Pakistan 1 2 0 14 10 7.00 0 0 0 0
South Africa 5 8 2 389 189 64.83 1 2 5 0
West Indies 1 2 0 18 15 9.00 0 0 2 0
Overall (5) 24 44 7 1280 189 34.59 3 5 18 0

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
England 38.0 15 2 83 41.50 1.73 144.00 2/26 0 0
India 29.0 7 4 70 17.50 2.41 43.50 4/37 0 0
South Africa 44.0 19 2 77 38.50 1.31 176.00 1/23 0 0
Overall (3) 111.0 41 8 230 28.75 1.70 101.75 4/37 0 0

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