William Bruce (cricketer)
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| Batting style | Left-hand bat | |
| Bowling type | Left-arm medium | |
| Tests | First-class | |
| Matches | 14 | 145 |
| Runs scored | 702 | 5731 |
| Batting average | 29.25 | 23.97 |
| 100s/50s | 0/5 | 4/28 |
| Top score | 80 | 191 |
| Balls bowled | 988 | 9642 |
| Wickets | 12 | 143 |
| Bowling average | 36.66 | 29.67 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 5 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 |
| Best bowling | 3/88 | 7/72 |
| Catches/stumpings | 12/0 | 102/0 |
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Test debut: 1 January 1885 |
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William Bruce (born May 24, 1864 in Melbourne; died August 3, 1925 in Melbourne) was an Australian cricketer who played in 14 Tests between 1885 and 1895.
He made his debut in the match of 1884/85 series when 10 of the Australian players went on strike. Bruce a gifted Left Hander from Victoria had a very good Test average of 29 for his era and while never making a Test century he established himself a reputation as a batsman of note.
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