John de Villiers (cricketer)

John Olivier de Villiers (28 February 1930 – 3 July 1969) was a South African first-class cricketer.

John de Villiers
Personal information
Full nameJohn Olivier de Villiers
Born28 February 1930
Cape Town, Cape Province,
South Africa
Died3 July 1969(1969-07-03) (aged 39)
Tarkastad, Cape Province,
South Africa
BattingRight-handed
BowlingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1951–1952Oxford University
1953/54Orange Free State
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 11
Runs scored 347
Batting average 21.68
100s/50s –/1
Top score 81
Balls bowled 42
Wickets 0
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 31 May 2020

de Villiers was born at Cape Town in February 1930. He later studied in England at University College at the University of Oxford.[1] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Nottinghamshire at Oxford in 1951. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1952, making eight appearances.[2] He scored a total of 237 runs in these eight matches, at an average of 21.54 and a high score of 81.[3]

de Villers returned to South Africa after completing his studies, where he played for Orange Free State in the 1953/54 season, making three first-class appearances against the touring New Zealanders, Border and Transvaal.[2] He scored 110 runs in these matches, with a high score of 24.[3] de Villiers died at Tarkastad in July 1969.

References
  1. "Player profile: John de Villiers". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  2. "First-Class Matches played by John de Villiers". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  3. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by John de Villiers". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
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