Bev Brentnall

Beverley Anne Brentnall (born 21 February 1936) is a New Zealand former cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper. She appeared in 10 Test matches and 5 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1966 and 1973. She was New Zealand's first ODI captain, leading them at the 1973 World Cup. Three of the five ODIs in which Brentnall captained were won by her team. She played domestic cricket for North Shore, as well as playing three matches for Middlesex in 1964 and playing in South Africa in the 1970s, including for Southern Transvaal.[1][2]

Bev Brentnall
Personal information
Full name
Beverley Anne Brentnall
Born (1936-02-21) 21 February 1936
Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 44)18 June 1966 v England
Last Test24 March 1972 v South Africa
ODI debut (cap 2)23 June 1973 v Trinidad and Tobago
Last ODI21 July 1973 v Young England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1964Middlesex
1965/66–1972/73North Shore
1973/74Southern Transvaal
Career statistics
Competition WTest WODI
Matches 10 5
Runs scored 301 40
Batting average 21.50 13.33
100s/50s 0/1 0/0
Top score 84* 18
Catches/stumpings 16/12 3/3
Source: CricketArchive, 12 April 2021

Career highlights

1966 tour to England. Conceded only 1 bye in the 3 Test series. Scored 84 not out, 2nd Test, 2nd innings at Edgbaston.

1969 v England at Auckland. 5 dismissals in an innings (3c 2st).

1972 v South Africa at Johannesburg. 6 dismissals in an innings (2c 4st).

References
  1. "Player Profile: Bev Brentnall". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. "Player Profile: Bev Brentnall". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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