John Smith (cricketer, born 1919)

John Smith (1 July 1919 – 25 June 1999) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1943 to 1946.

John Smith

Personal information
Born	1 July 1919 Christchurch, New Zealand
Died	25 June 1999 (aged 79) Christchurch, New Zealand
Batting	Left-handed
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1943-44 to 1945-46	Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 5 Runs scored 194 Batting average 27.71 100s/50s 0/1 Top score 51 Balls bowled 0 Wickets – Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings 1/0
Source: CricketArchive, 13 July 2020

A middle-order batsman, Smith made his highest first-class score against Otago in 1945-46, when he made 20 and 51.[1] In February 1944, playing against Wellington, he was run out for 43 by the bowler, Ray Allen, while backing up; Allen had previously warned him against leaving the crease too soon.[2]

References

1. "Otago v Canterbury 1945-46". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
2. "Canterbury All Out". Evening Post: 8. 26 February 1944.

External links

• John Smith at ESPNcricinfo