Mervyn Dillon— Bowler
Mervyn Dillon is a former specialist bowler from West Indies, no longer playing international cricket.
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🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In ODIs, Mervyn Dillon has scored 227 runs across 108 matches at an average of 7.32 (SR 55.23). Best score: 21*. With the ball: 130 ODI wickets at an average of 32.45 and economy of 4.62, with best figures of 5/29. In Tests, Mervyn Dillon has scored 549 runs across 38 matches at an average of 8.45 (SR 39.75). Best score: 43. With the ball: 131 Test wickets at an average of 33.57 and economy of 3.03, with best figures of 5/71.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 108 | 227 | 7.32 | 55.23 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 32.45 | 4.62 |
| Test | 38 | 549 | 8.45 | 39.75 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 33.57 | 3.03 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 51 | 20 | 227 | 21* | 7.32 | 55.23 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 130 | 4218 | 32.45 | 4.62 | 42.1 | 5/29 | 3 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Mervyn Dillon is a former West Indies specialist bowler, across 146 international matches.
The career adds up to 776 international runs and 261 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (108 matches). Every format is broken down below.
🧠MERVYN DILLON TRIVIA
- In 2002, Anil Kumble famously bowled through injury and still dismissed Brian Lara. What injury was he playing with?
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A broken jaw, sustained from a bouncer while batting - Anil Kumble famously bowled 14 overs against West Indies in Antigua in 2002 while carrying a serious injury sustained while batting. What was the injury?
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A fractured jaw
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are Mervyn Dillon's international cricket career stats?▾
Mervyn Dillon has international career data across ODI, Test. Mervyn Dillon's best batting format is Test: 549 runs in 38 matches with a batting average of 8.45.
How many ODI runs has Mervyn Dillon scored in international cricket?▾
Mervyn Dillon has scored 227 runs in 108 ODI matches, averaging 7.32 at a strike rate of 55.23. Highest score: 21*.
How many ODI wickets does Mervyn Dillon have?▾
Mervyn Dillon has taken 130 wickets in ODI cricket in 108 matches with a bowling average of 32.45 and an economy rate of 4.62. Best bowling: 5/29 with 3 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Mervyn Dillon scored in international cricket?▾
Mervyn Dillon has scored 549 runs in 38 Test matches, averaging 8.45 at a strike rate of 39.75. Highest score: 43.
How many Test wickets does Mervyn Dillon have?▾
Mervyn Dillon has taken 131 wickets in Test cricket in 38 matches with a bowling average of 33.57 and an economy rate of 3.03. Best bowling: 5/71 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
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