Gary Kirsten
(Republic of) South Africa
Gary Kirsten
Born: 23 November 1967, Cape TownMajor Teams: (Republic of) South Africa, Western Province.
Known As: Gary Kirsten
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
ODI Debut: 14 December 1993 v Australia, Sydney
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 20 35 2 1265 110 38.33 1 9 18 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 53.1 16 135 2 67.50 1-0 - - 2.53
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 35 35 3 1143 116 35.71 2 6 8 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 2 0 14 0 - - - 7.00
1996 World Cup Profile:
Since his entry into international cricket as a replacement on the Australian tour (1993-94), Gary Kirsten has established himself as one of South Africa`s leading batsmen. During that tour he got his maiden one-day hundred (112*) at the MCG against Australia. He had to wait until the end of 1995 however, before he registered his first Test hundred (110) against England. Kirsten has often struggled in test cricket to convert his fifties into hundreds. He is however, a very reliable opener who does not often let his country down. He is a fine timer of the ball and possesses strokes all round the wicket, especially favouring the square cut, pull and glance. He is also one of South Africa`s best fielders, be it in the covers or under the helmet at forward short leg.help@cricinfo.com