Stephen Fleming
New Zealand
Stephen Paul Fleming
Born: 01 April 1973, ChristchurchMajor Teams: New Zealand, Canterbury.
Known As: Stephen Fleming
Pronounced Stephen Fleming
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
ODI Debut: 25 March 1994 v India, Napier
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 18 30 0 1025 92 34.16 - 7 16 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling -
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 37 36 3 984 90 29.81 - 8 12 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 0.5 0 5 0 - - - 6.00
1996 World Cup Profile:
A very elegant batsman with great timing and touch who has been shunted up to the key #3 position, perhaps by default, when he, himself, prefers the middle order. He has played for New Zealand for more than two full seasons now, and it is well known that he has yet to score a century, either at test or at ODI level. Nevertheless his record shows consistency and he plays many of his best innings when they are most needed. An enigma at the crease - he can concentrate, but then may do something silly. Never, ever, is he boring to watch. He is at his best when standing tall and driving in the "vee," particularly to the off side. Like most left-handers, he has a weakness against the ball angled across him, often being caught behind. He is also prone to hitting across the line to leg off the front foot. At #3 he will be expected to adjust his game to the needs of the moment, and he does have a past record in both a hitting and an accumulating role. His ability at slip is a big plus for the opening bowlers, particularly with that excellent slip Bryan Young not selected.help@cricinfo.com