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DW Begbie

Denis Begbie

111y 6d Middelburg, Transvaal
Born
December 12, 1914, Middelburg, Transvaal
Playing Roles
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
right-arm offbreak, legbreak googly
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
1948 - 1950

Profile & Biography

A quick-scoring batsman and useful slow bowler, Denis Begbie had just established himself in the Transvaal side when World War Two arrived, and it undoubtedly robbed him of some of his best years. He had to wait until 1947, by which time he was 33, for international recognition when he toured England after a productive domestic season. Despite enjoying a good summer - he scored 612 runs at 30.60 - he did not win a place in the Test side. His debut finally came in 1948-49 by which time he was past his best. In five Tests - three against England that year and two more against Australia the following summer - he failed to make any impression with a highest score of 48.
Martin Williamson

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Test5701384819.71-00120
FC588592727207*35.88-68270

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Test5416013011/381/381306.5160000
FC5844692085887/9623.692.7950.7522

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Denis Begbie
The South African squad playing the tour opener in Worcester