Ken Viljoen

Kenneth George Viljoen (14 May 1910 – 21 January 1974) was a South African cricketer who played in 27 Tests from 1930–31 to 1948–49.[1] He was later a manager of post-World War II South African teams. He was born in Windsorton, Cape Province and died in Krugersdorp, Transvaal.

Ken Viljoen
Ken Viljoen in 1935
Personal information
Born(1910-05-14)14 May 1910
Windsorton, South Africa
Died21 January 1974(1974-01-21) (aged 63)
Krugersdorp, South Africa
BattingRight-hand bat
BowlingRight-arm bowler
International information
National side
  • South African
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class
Matches 27 133
Runs scored 1365 7964
Batting average 28.43 43.28
100s/50s 2/9 23/30
Top score 124 215
Balls bowled 48 1820
Wickets 29
Bowling average 24.89
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/23
Catches/stumpings 5/- 50/-
Source: Cricinfo

References

  1. "Ken Viljoen". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 13 January 2012.


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