Nationality: England
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1970-01-01 Age: 55
Eva Gray, born on the first day of January 1970, emerged from the verdant pastures of Kent to imprint her indomitable spirit on the cricketing world. From the outset, it was clear that Eva possessed a unique talent, one that would inevitably lead her to the professional arena. In the quiet suburban parks of her childhood, she honed her skills, mastering both bat and ball with equal fervour. By the time she burst onto the domestic scene in the late 80s, her right-arm fast-medium pace and commanding right-hand batting had marked her as a formidable allrounder.
Gray's professional debut was nothing short of spectacular, laying the foundation for a career peppered with noteworthy achievements. Perhaps one of her most illustrious moments came during the 1997 Women's Cricket World Cup, where she was pivotal in leading her team to a thrilling victory. Her match-winning spell in the semi-finals, taking 4 wickets for a meagre 22 runs, remains etched in cricketing folklore. Eva's adeptness at swinging the ball both ways confounded many a batswoman, while her ability to steady the ship with the bat in hand testified to her all-round competence.
Over the years, Eva set numerous records, but it was her fierce rivalry with Australian legend Sarah Morrison that became a hallmark of her career. Their duels on the field, often turning matches into nail-biting sagas, enthralled spectators and inspired a generation of young cricketers. In one particularly memorable encounter at Lord’s in 2001, Eva's gutsy half-century and subsequent three-wicket haul turned a seemingly lost cause into a dramatic victory, further cementing her legacy as a clutch player.
Eva's style was characterised by her unwavering tenacity; as a bowler, her disciplined line and length would outwit the most seasoned opponents, while her assertiveness with the bat could dismantle bowling attacks with clinical precision. Her charisma and sportsmanship off the field only solidified her status as a beloved icon of the game.
Throughout her career, Eva Gray was not just a cricketer but a pioneer, inspiring countless young women to pursue their passion for cricket. Her contributions extended beyond personal accolades, as she became an enduring emblem of resilience and excellence in the face of ever-evolving challenges.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 108 | 34 | 7.20 | 95 | 113.68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| ODI | 16 | 16 | 2 | 118 | 27 | 7.38 | 141 | 83.69 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| 100-Ball | 14 | 8 | 2 | 74 | 28 | 9.25 | 62 | 119.35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| List A | 10 | 7 | 1 | 102 | 37 | 14.57 | 148 | 68.92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 488 | 60 | 34.86 | 8.13 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 19 | 19 | 25 | 517 | 120.7 | 20.68 | 4.28 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 27 | 27 | 22 | 396 | 48.9 | 18.00 | 8.10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 10 | 10 | 12 | 335 | 73.6 | 27.92 | 4.55 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2024-09-21
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