Henry Olonga— Bowler
Henry Olonga is a former specialist bowler from Zimbabwe, no longer playing international cricket.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In ODIs, Henry Olonga has scored 95 runs across 50 matches at an average of 7.31 (SR 58.28). Best score: 31. With the ball: 58 ODI wickets at an average of 34.09 and economy of 5.76, with best figures of 6/19. In Tests, Henry Olonga has scored 184 runs across 30 matches at an average of 5.41 (SR 23.50). Best score: 24. With the ball: 68 Test wickets at an average of 38.53 and economy of 3.49, with best figures of 5/70.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 50 | 95 | 7.31 | 58.28 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 34.09 | 5.76 |
| Test | 30 | 184 | 5.41 | 23.50 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 38.53 | 3.49 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 27 | 14 | 95 | 31 | 7.31 | 58.28 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 58 | 1977 | 34.09 | 5.76 | 35.5 | 6/19 | 2 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Henry Olonga is a former Zimbabwe specialist bowler who played international cricket from 1995 to 2003, across 80 international matches.
The career adds up to 279 international runs and 126 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (50 matches). Every format is broken down below.
🧠HENRY OLONGA TRIVIA
- Zimbabwean cricketers Andy Flower and Henry Olonga wore black armbands during the 2003 Cricket World Cup as a political protest. What did they say the armbands mourned?
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The death of democracy in Zimbabwe
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are Henry Olonga's international cricket career stats?▾
Henry Olonga has international career data across ODI, Test. Henry Olonga's best batting format is Test: 184 runs in 30 matches with a batting average of 5.41.
How many ODI runs has Henry Olonga scored in international cricket?▾
Henry Olonga has scored 95 runs in 50 ODI matches, averaging 7.31 at a strike rate of 58.28. Highest score: 31.
How many ODI wickets does Henry Olonga have?▾
Henry Olonga has taken 58 wickets in ODI cricket in 50 matches with a bowling average of 34.09 and an economy rate of 5.76. Best bowling: 6/19 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Henry Olonga scored in international cricket?▾
Henry Olonga has scored 184 runs in 30 Test matches, averaging 5.41 at a strike rate of 23.50. Highest score: 24.
How many Test wickets does Henry Olonga have?▾
Henry Olonga has taken 68 wickets in Test cricket in 30 matches with a bowling average of 38.53 and an economy rate of 3.49. Best bowling: 5/70 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
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