Ben Lilley

Ben Lilley (11 February 1894 – 4 August 1950) was an English first-class cricketer active from 1921 to 1937, who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire and died in Nottingham. He played in 373 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman, scoring 10,496 runs with a highest score of 124, one of seven first-class centuries; and as a wicketkeeper, holding 657 catches and completing 133 stumpings.[1]

Ben Lilley
Personal information
Born(1894-02-11)11 February 1894
Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, England
Died4 August 1950(1950-08-04) (aged 56)
Forest Fields, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicketkeeper
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 373
Runs scored 10,496
Batting average 24.18
100s/50s 7/43
Top score 124
Balls bowled 24
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 657/132
Source: Cricinfo, 27 December 2018

References

  • S Canynge Caple (compiler). "Lilley, (Ben)". The Cricketers' Who's Who. Lincoln Williams (Publishers) Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, London. 1934. Page 102.


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