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Peter May, England
Peter May, a former England cricketer, was born on Dec 31, 1929. As of 2026, he is 97 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Peter May is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.
Peter May's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1951 to 1961, 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.
Peter MayEngland
- Born: Dec 31, 1929
- Period: (1951-1961)
- Died: Dec 27, 1994
- Batting Style: Right Handed
- Bowling Style:
Captaincy Records
| Matches-Won-Lost | Tosses Won | Runs Scored | Batting Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 41-20-10 | 27 (65.85%) | 3080 | 54.04 |
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 66 | 9 | 4537 | 285* | 46.77 | N/A | 13 | 22 | 406 | 10 | - | - |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Ov | M | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Batting)
| Venue | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 7 | 2865 | 285* | 57.30 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 0 |
| Away | 49 | 2 | 1672 | 135 | 35.57 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| Overall | 106 | 9 | 4537 | 285* | 46.77 | 13 | 22 | 42 | 0 |
By Year Record (Batting)
| Year | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 171 | 138 | 57.00 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 206 | 74 | 34.33 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1953 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 85 | 39 | 28.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 779 | 135 | 38.95 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1955 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 759 | 117 | 54.21 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| 1956 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 473 | 101 | 67.57 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 622 | 285* | 47.85 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 1958 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 497 | 113* | 55.22 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 590 | 124* | 59.00 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 83 | 45 | 16.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 272 | 95 | 38.86 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall (11) | 66 | 106 | 9 | 4537 | 285* | 46.77 | 13 | 22 | 42 | 0 |
By Position Record (Batting)
| Position | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | 1 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 46 | 1 | 1891 | 138 | 42.02 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
| 4 | 49 | 8 | 2383 | 285* | 58.12 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 0 |
| 5 | 8 | 0 | 228 | 113 | 28.50 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 14 | 11.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 106 | 9 | 4537 | 285* | 46.77 | 13 | 22 | 42 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Batting)
| Team | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 21 | 37 | 3 | 1566 | 113 | 46.06 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| India | 7 | 10 | 1 | 356 | 106 | 39.56 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 9 | 11 | 2 | 603 | 124* | 67.00 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 5 | 0 | 120 | 53 | 24.00 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| South Africa | 12 | 22 | 1 | 906 | 138 | 43.14 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| West Indies | 13 | 21 | 2 | 986 | 285* | 51.89 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Overall (6) | 66 | 106 | 9 | 4537 | 285* | 46.77 | 13 | 22 | 42 | 0 |
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