George Bennett (cricketer, born 1829)

George Bennett (12 February 1829 – 16 August 1886), sometimes known as Farmer Bennett, was an English professional cricketer, who played first-class cricket from 1853 to 1873. He was mainly associated with Kent County Cricket Club, and made more than 150 appearances in first-class matches.

George Bennett
Personal information
Born(1829-02-12)12 February 1829
Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
Died16 August 1886(1886-08-16) (aged 57)
Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
NicknameFarmer Bennett
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm slow
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1853–1873Kent
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 169
Runs scored 4,199
Batting average 14.73
100s/50s 1/13
Top score 100
Balls bowled 21,799*
Wickets 612
Bowling average 16.89*
5 wickets in innings 41
10 wickets in match 12
Best bowling 9/113
Catches/stumpings 122/–
Source: CricInfo, 26 March 2017
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