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John Watkins, South Africa
John Watkins, a former south african cricketer, was born on Apr 10, 1923. As of 2026, he is 103 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. John Watkins is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.
John Watkins's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1949 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.
John WatkinsSouth Africa
- Born: Apr 10, 1923 (102 years)
- Period: (1949-1957)
- Batting Style: Right Handed
- Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 15 | 1 | 612 | 92 | 23.54 | N/A | 0 | 3 | 37 | 1 | - | - |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Ov | M | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 15 | 374.5 | 134 | 29 | 28.14 | 1.75 | 4/22 | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Batting)
| Venue | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 1 | 204 | 45 | 15.69 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 408 | 92 | 31.38 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Overall | 27 | 1 | 612 | 92 | 23.54 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Bowling)
| Venue | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 145.0 | 42 | 13 | 352 | 27.08 | 1.82 | 89.23 | 4/34 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 229.5 | 92 | 16 | 464 | 29.00 | 1.69 | 102.81 | 4/22 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 374.5 | 134 | 29 | 816 | 28.14 | 1.75 | 96.72 | 4/22 | 0 | 0 |
By Year Record (Batting)
| Year | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 80 | 36 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 3.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 25 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1953 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 389 | 92 | 38.90 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 45 | 21.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 8.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7* | 7.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall (7) | 15 | 27 | 1 | 612 | 92 | 23.54 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
By Year Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 33.0 | 5 | 3 | 125 | 41.67 | 2.84 | 88.00 | 2/56 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1.43 | 0/9 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1952 | 66.0 | 24 | 6 | 137 | 22.83 | 1.56 | 88.00 | 4/41 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | 192.5 | 80 | 13 | 371 | 28.54 | 1.65 | 103.77 | 4/22 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | 49.0 | 17 | 7 | 85 | 12.14 | 1.30 | 56.00 | 4/34 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1.77 | 0/10 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1957 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 3.45 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Overall (7) | 374.5 | 134 | 29 | 816 | 28.14 | 1.75 | 96.72 | 4/22 | 0 | 0 |
By Position Record (Batting)
| Position | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 204 | 92 | 34.00 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 45.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 148 | 76 | 29.60 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 138 | 36 | 13.80 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 70 | 48 | 17.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Overall | 27 | 1 | 612 | 92 | 23.54 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Batting)
| Team | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8 | 16 | 0 | 439 | 92 | 27.44 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| England | 2 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 8.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 7 | 0 | 149 | 45 | 21.29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Overall (3) | 15 | 27 | 1 | 612 | 92 | 23.54 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 176.0 | 46 | 11 | 494 | 44.91 | 2.11 | 128.00 | 4/41 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 24.0 | 5 | 0 | 79 | 2.47 | 0 | 0 | |||
| New Zealand | 174.5 | 83 | 18 | 243 | 13.50 | 1.21 | 66.94 | 4/22 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall (3) | 374.5 | 134 | 29 | 816 | 28.14 | 1.75 | 96.72 | 4/22 | 0 | 0 |
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