Alexander Anstruther

Alexander William Anstruther (3 October 1846 – 18 October 1902) was an Indian-born English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Marylebone Cricket Club and Sussex. He was born in Rajahmundry and died in Wormit.

For the judge, see Alexander Anstruther (judge).

Alexander Anstruther
Personal information
Full nameAlexander William Anstruther
Born(1846-10-03)3 October 1846
Madras, India
Died18 October 1902(1902-10-18) (aged 56)
Fife, Scotland
BattingRight hand batsman
BowlingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1873 – 1887Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
1875 – 1878Sussex
First-class debut31 July 1873 Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) v Surrey Club
Last First-class16 May 1887 Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) v Kent
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 14
Runs scored 281
Batting average 11.70
100s/50s -/-
Top score 43
Balls bowled 40
Wickets 0
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings 4/–
Source: CricketArchive, 20 August 2008

Anstruther made his debut in the 1873 season, playing for the MCC, though it wasn't until almost exactly a year later he made his next first-class appearance. Anstruther made six appearances for the MCC in total, before moving to play with Sussex.

Anstruther made his first appearance for Sussex in 1878, playing as captain and making the highest score of his debut Sussex innings. However, his team lost the match by an innings margin. He played four further games for the team that season, though his Sussex team failed to win a single one.

Following this, Anstruther played in just two first-class matches, both for the MCC, the first in 1880, and the final one seven years later.

Anstruther's nephew, Robert Anstruther, played one first-class match in the 1910-11 season.

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