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David Ironside

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David Ironside
Personal information
Full name
David Ernest James Ironside
Born(1925-05-02)2 May 1925
Lourenco Marques, Mozambique
Died21 August 2005(2005-08-21) (aged 80)
Birmingham, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
International information
National side
Test debut24 December 1953 v New Zealand
Last Test29 January 1954 v New Zealand
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1947/48–1955/56Transvaal
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 3 31
Runs scored 37 135
Batting average 18.50 6.42
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 13 16*
Balls bowled 986 8,423
Wickets 15 130
Bowling average 18.33 21.13
5 wickets in innings 1 7
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 5/51 7/36
Catches/stumpings 1/– 11/–
Source: Cricinfo, 15 November 2022

David Ernest James Ironside (2 May 1925 – 21 August 2005) was a South African cricketer who played in three Test matches, all against New Zealand in South Africa in 1953–54. On his debut, he took five wickets in the first innings against New Zealand in Johannesburg in 1953.[1]

An accurate right-arm swing bowler, Ironside played for Transvaal from 1947–48 to 1955–56. His best figures were 7 for 36 against Border in 1952–53.[2]

Ironside worked in Johannesburg as an accountant before moving to England to live with his daughter.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "2nd Test: South Africa v New Zealand at Johannesburg, Dec 24–29, 1953". espncricinfo. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  2. ^ Transvaal v Border 1952–53
  3. ^ Wisden 2006, p. 1510.
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