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PS McDonnell

Percy McDonnell

167y 4d Kennington, London, England
Born
November 13, 1858, Kennington, London, England
Playing Roles
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
1880 - 1888

Profile & Biography

Almost certainly the only Greek scholar to captain Australia. Percy "Greatheart" McDonnell was a brilliant attacking batsman whose outstanding footwork and hand-eye co-ordination helped him excel on wet wickets. His best innings probably came in the third Test against England at Sydney in 1881-82. McDonnell made 147, adding 199 with Charles Bannerman, who made 70. The rest of the batsmen mustered only 29 between them. He died in Brisbane in 1896 after a long illness, aged only 37.
Martin Williamson

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Test1934195514728.93-32460
FC16628510647423923.54-726980

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Test19452530---4.07-000
FC16640024721/7123.53.7200000

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The Australian team in England,1888