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Cyril Vincent, who died on August 24, 1968, aged 66, was a left-arm spinner and capable lower-order batsman who played 25 Tests for South Africa between 1927-28 and 1935- However, he only ever played in two Currie Cup matches, apparently because he could not get time off work. He was renowned for bowling long spells tirelessly. At Durban in 1930-31 he took 6 for 51 against England to secure the rubber for South Africa and he had match figures of 8 for 149 in the Headingley Test of 1935. He was later chairman of the South African selectors.
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
Batting Career Summary
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 25 | 38 | 12 | 526 | 60 | 20.23 | - | 0 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 0 | ||
| FC | 85 | 117 | 29 | 1582 | 83 | 17.97 | - | 0 | 5 | 69 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 25 | 40 | 5851 | 2631 | 84 | 6/51 | 8/149 | 31.32 | 2.69 | 69.6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 85 | 16684 | 7006 | 293 | 7/36 | 23.91 | 2.51 | 56.9 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
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Photos of CL Vincent
