Ian Smith (South African cricketer)

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Ian Smith
South Africa (RSA)
Ian Smith
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type Legbreak
Tests First-class
Matches 9 97
Runs scored 39 547
Batting average 3.89 10.32
100s/50s -/- -/-
Top score 11* 37
Balls bowled 1655 -
Wickets 12 365
Bowling average 64.08 22.55
5 wickets in innings - 26
10 wickets in match - 8
Best bowling 4/143 9/88
Catches/stumpings 3/- 37/-

Test debut: 7 June 1947
Last Test: 23 December 1957
Source: [1]


Vivian Ian Smith (born February 23, 1925, Durban, Natal) is a former South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1947 to 1957.