Bev Brentnall

Bev Brentnall
Personal information
Full name Beverley Anne Brentnall
Born 21 February 1936
Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Batting style Right-handed
Role Wicket keeper
International information
National side
  • New Zealand
Test debut 18 June 1966 v England women
Last Test 24 March 1972 v South Africa women
ODI debut 23 June 1973 v Trinidad & Tobago women
Last ODI 21 July 1973 v Young England women
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI
Matches 10 5
Runs scored 301 40
Batting average 21.50 13.33
100s/50s 0/1 0/0
Top score 84* 18
Catches/stumpings 16/12 3/3
Source: CricketArchive, 21 January 2011

Beverley "Bev" Anne Brentnall (born 1936 in Auckland, New Zealand) is the first woman to have captained New Zealand in a women's one-day international, an event which happened in 1973. Three of the five ODIs in which Brentnall captained were won by her team. Brentnall, who was a wicketkeeper/batsman, also played in ten women's Test matches. As Vice Captain, Brentnall helped lead the 1972 New Zealand team that won the first ever test victory over Australia. She was Captain of the North Shore Association team that won both North Island and New Zealand championships.

Career highlights

1966 tour to England. Conceded only 1 bye in the 3 Test series. Scored 84 not out, 2nd Test, 2nd innings at Edgbaston.

1969 v England at Auckland. 5 dismissals in an innings (3c 2st).

1972 v South Africa at Johannesburg. 6 dismissals in an innings (2c 4st).

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