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George Giffen (born March 27 1859 in Norwood, Adelaide, South Australia - died November 29 1927 in Parkside, Adelaide, South Australia) was an Australian cricketer.

George Giffen was the world’s first world class all rounder. Indeed his efforts in the late 19th century have rarely been challenged in Australia’s cricket history. A robust batsman noted for his driving he also had a fine cut and glance. A slow to medium pace bowler he was brilliant with his deceptive off spin and the master in flight and changes of pace which he took many wickets. He played his first test in 1881 when only 22 years old. He appeared in 31 in all, a huge amount for his era. In all he scored 1238 runs and took 103 wickets.

His first class performances were phenomenal and include many achievements. Nine times he scored a century and took 10 wickets in the one match. Twice he scored a century and took more than a dozen wickets. No other cricketer in the world has ever done it. He is the only bowler in the world to snare 16 wickets in a match five times. He was the first to take 17. When he was 24 he became the first bowler outside England to get a whole side out with 10-66. He is also the first Australian to take 1000 first class wickets and score 10 000 runs

Giffens best was 271 runs and 16 wickets for the match for South Australia vs Victoria in 1891 in all he scored 18 first class centuries 4 of them doubles.

Giffen was just as effective in English conditions as he was at home. On each of his five tours he topped both the batting and bowling averages, yet another unique Giffen feat. The great all rounder led Australia in four of the five tests during 1894 tour. His 34 test wickets was a series record at that time and he also scored the most runs for that series. Giffen played his last test in 1896 but remained a force at the first class level for some time, at the age of 41 he captured 13 English wickets to steer South Australia to a victory over the tourists. Three years later he finished his career with scores of 81, 97 not out and 15 wickets against Victoria.

George though has often been accused of more than a sprinkling of nepotism, using his influence to try and help his brother Walter Giffen. Walter played test cricket for Australia despite below average performances for South Australia and when George was named Captain of the 1894 tour Walter having made 11 runs in his three tests to date and a poor domestic season was also named, surly only owing to George’s influence over the selection.

George Giffen has a grandstand at the Adelaide Oval named after him.

Preceded by Percy McDonnell	Australian Test cricket captains 1894/95	Succeeded by Harry Trott

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+'''George Giffen''' (born [[March 27]] [[1859]] in [[Norwood]], [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]] - died [[November 29]] [[1927]] in [[Parkside]], [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]]) was an [[Australian]] [[cricketer]].
-'''George Giffen''' (born [[March 27]] [[1859]] in [[Norwood]], [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]] - died [[November 29]] [[1927]] in [[Parkside]], [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]]) was an [[Australian]] [[cricketer]]. George Giffen was the worlds first world class all rounder. Indeed his efforts in the late 19th century have rarely been challenged in Australias cricket history. Some of his performances were phenomenal. Nine times he scored a century and took 10 wickets in the one first class match. Twice he scored a century and took more than a dozen wickets. No other cricketer in the world has ever done it. Giffens best was 271 runs and and 16 wickets for South Australia vs Victoria in 1891. Giffen is the bowler in the world to snare 16 wickets in a match five times. He was the first to take 17. When he was 24 he became th first bowler outside England to get a whole side out with 10-66. Only three other Australians have achieved this feat in their own country. Giffen is the only Australian to take 1000 wickets and score 10 000 runs only two plaers Richie Benaud and Warick Armstrong are close. Giffen scored 18 first class centurys 12 of them in Australia and 4 double centurys. And one was scored in the same match as he took one of his three Hatricks {Second in Australian first class}. The fine all rounder almost became the only one to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in an Australian first class season{93 wickets 902 runs}. Giffen was a robust batsman noted for his driving he also had a fine cut and glance. A slow to medium pace bowler he was master of the off spin but changes in flight and pace also helped him to take many wickets. He played his first test in 1881 when only 22 years old. He appeared in another 30 before he retired. He scored 1238 runs and took  103 wickets.{six stumped , ten caught and bowled, 45 caught, 36 bowled and six LBW}. Giffen was particulary effective in English conditions. On each of his  five he topped both the batting and bowling averages, yet another unique Giffen feat. The great all rounder led Australia in four of the five tests During 1894. In that series his475 runs was the most and his 34 wickets was a record for 16 years. Giffen played his last test in 1896. But was still a force at the age of41, when he captured 13  English wicket to steer South Australia to a victory. Three years later he finished his career with 81,  97* and 15 wickets against Victoria{only achieved twice in tests}.
+George Giffen was the world’s first world class all rounder. Indeed his efforts in the late 19th century have rarely been challenged in Australia’s cricket history. A robust batsman noted for his driving he also had a fine cut and glance. A slow to medium pace bowler he was brilliant with his deceptive off spin and the master in flight and changes of pace which he took many wickets. He played his first test in 1881 when only 22 years old. He appeared in 31 in all, a huge amount for his era. In all he scored 1238 runs and took 103 wickets.
+His first class performances were phenomenal and include many achievements. Nine times he scored a century and took 10 wickets in the one match. Twice he scored a century and took more than a dozen wickets. No other cricketer in the world has ever done it. He is the only bowler in the world to snare 16 wickets in a match five times. He was the first to take 17. When he was 24 he became the first bowler outside England to get a whole side out with 10-66. He is also the first Australian to take 1000 first class wickets and score 10 000 runs
+Giffens best was 271 runs and 16 wickets for the match for South Australia vs Victoria in 1891 in all he scored 18 first class centuries 4 of them doubles.
+Giffen was just as effective in English conditions as he was at home. On each of his five tours he topped both the batting and bowling averages, yet another unique Giffen feat. The great all rounder led Australia in four of the five tests during 1894 tour. His 34 test wickets was a series record at that time and he also scored the most runs for that series. Giffen played his last test in 1896 but remained a force at the first class level for some time, at the age of 41 he captured 13 English wickets to steer South Australia to a victory over the tourists. Three years later he finished his career with scores of 81, 97 not out and 15 wickets against Victoria.
+George though has often been accused of more than a sprinkling of nepotism, using his influence to try and help his brother [[Walter Giffen]]. Walter played test cricket for Australia despite below average performances for South Australia and when George was named Captain of the 1894 tour Walter having made 11 runs in his three tests to date and a poor domestic season was also named, surly only owing to George’s influence over the selection.
+George Giffen has a grandstand at the [[Adelaide Oval]] named after him.
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