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Norman Yardley, England

Norman Yardley, a former England cricketer, was born on Mar 19, 1915. As of 2026, he is 111 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Norman Yardley is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

Norman Yardley's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1938 to 1950, 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.

Norman Yardley
Norman YardleyEngland
  • Born: Mar 19, 1915
  • Period: (1938-1950)
  • Died: Oct 4, 1989
  • Batting Style: Right Handed
  • Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium

Captaincy Records

Matches-Won-Lost Tosses Won Runs Scored Batting Average
TEST 14-4-7 9 (64.29%) 544 22.67

Batting Career Summary

MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 4s 6s CT ST
TEST 20 2 812 99 25.38 N/A 0 4 43 0 - -

Bowling Career Summary

MAT Ov M Wkts AVG ECON Best 5w 10w
TEST 20 239.0 41 21 33.67 2.55 3/67 0 0

Home/Away Record (Batting)

Venue Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 22 0 531 99 24.14 0 2 8 0
Away 12 2 281 61 28.10 0 2 3 0
Overall 34 2 812 99 25.38 0 4 14 0

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Home 121.0 26 10 323 32.30 2.67 72.60 2/32 0 0
Away 118.0 15 11 384 34.91 2.46 85.09 3/67 0 0
Overall 239 41 21 707 33.67 2.55 79.14 3/67 0 0

By Year Record (Batting)

Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
1938 1 1 0 7 7 7.00 0 0 0 0
1946 2 4 0 89 35 22.25 0 0 1 0
1947 9 14 2 458 99 38.17 0 4 9 0
1948 5 9 0 150 44 16.67 0 0 1 0
1950 3 6 0 108 41 18.00 0 0 3 0
Overall (5) 20 34 2 812 99 25.38 0 4 14 0

By Year Record (Bowling)

Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
1946 22.0 1 1 70 70.00 2.39 176.00 1/23 0 0
1947 102.0 14 10 339 33.90 2.56 79.60 3/67 0 0
1948 84.0 22 9 204 22.67 2.43 56.00 2/32 0 0
1950 31.0 4 1 94 94.00 3.03 186.00 1/82 0 0
Overall (4) 239 41 21 707 33.67 2.55 79.14 3/67 0 0

By Position Record (Batting)

Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Opening 1 0 22 22 22.00 0 0 0 0
5 5 0 143 59 28.60 0 1 4 0
6 16 0 336 99 21.00 0 1 5 0
7 10 1 275 61 30.56 0 2 2 0
8 2 1 36 18* 36.00 0 0 0 0
Overall 34 2 812 99 25.38 0 4 14 0

By Opponent Record (Batting)

Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Australia 10 19 2 402 61 23.65 0 2 4 0
New Zealand 1 1 0 22 22 22.00 0 0 0 0
South Africa 6 8 0 280 99 35.00 0 2 7 0
West Indies 3 6 0 108 41 18.00 0 0 3 0
Overall (4) 20 34 2 812 99 25.38 0 4 14 0

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Australia 198.0 37 19 576 30.32 2.44 74.53 3/67 0 0
New Zealand 4.0 0 1 12 12.00 3.00 24.00 1/12 0 0
South Africa 6.0 0 0 25 4.17 0 0
West Indies 31.0 4 1 94 94.00 3.03 186.00 1/82 0 0
Overall (4) 239.0 41 21 707 33.67 2.55 79.14 3/67 0 0

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