John de Villiers (cricketer, born 1930)

John Olivier de Villiers (28 February 1930 – 3 July 1969) was a South African first-class cricketer.

John de Villiers

Personal information
Full name	John Olivier de Villiers
Born	28 February 1930 Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa
Died	3 July 1969 (aged 39) Tarkastad, Cape Province, South Africa
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Unknown
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1951–1952	Oxford University
1953/54	Orange Free State
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 11 Runs scored 347 Batting average 21.68 100s/50s –/1 Top score 81 Balls bowled 42 Wickets 0 Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 31 May 2020

de Villiers was born at Cape Town in February 1930. He later studied in England at University College at the University of Oxford.[1] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Nottinghamshire at Oxford in 1951. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1952, making eight appearances.[2] He scored a total of 237 runs in these eight matches, at an average of 21.54 and a high score of 81.[3]

de Villers returned to South Africa after completing his studies, where he played for Orange Free State in the 1953/54 season, making three first-class appearances against the touring New Zealanders, Border and Transvaal.[2] He scored 110 runs in these matches, with a high score of 24.[3] de Villiers died at Tarkastad in July 1969.

References

1. "Player profile: John de Villiers". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
2. "First-Class Matches played by John de Villiers". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
3. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by John de Villiers". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 May 2020.

External links

• John de Villiers at ESPNcricinfo