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GT Dowling

Graham Dowling

89y 13d Christchurch, Canterbury
Born
March 4, 1937, Christchurch, Canterbury
Playing Roles
opening batter
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
right-arm medium
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
1961 - 1972

Profile & Biography

Graham Dowling, an accomplished opener and superb fielder, was a regular in the New Zealand side throughout the 1960s and a capable captain who led his country 19 times. He made three Test hundreds, all against India, with the highlights being when he scored 143 at Dunedin in 1967-68 and followed with 239 in 556 minutes at Christchurch to lead his side to their first win over the Indians (it was also his first game as captain). He finished the series with 471 runs at 58.87 and the season with 966 runs, at the time a New Zealand domestic record. In 1969 he had to have half a finger amputated after an accident while keeping wicket, and his career ended when he was forced out of New Zealand's 1971-72 Caribbean tour with serious back trouble. He subsequently became CEO of NZ Cricket.
Cricinfo staff

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Test39773230623931.16-31114230
FC15828213939923934.94-16441110
List A5501638732.6-0120

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Test391361911/191/19193.1636000
FC15865637893/100423.4572.8000
List A532160---3-000

Top Records by GT Dowling

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Hundred and a duck in a match

Test

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New Zealand captain Graham Dowling waves after landing in London
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Graham Dowling: portrait