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 1st January 1970 in England, embarked on her cricketing journey from the humble confines of a local park, where she first learned to wield the willow and mastered the nuance of seam bowling. In the seven-acre expanse of her hometown, a young Gray spent countless hours perfecting her craft, driven by an unyielding passion for the game. Her all-round abilities caught the eye early on, and she quickly rose through the ranks of school and county cricket.
By the age of 20, Eva had made her professional debut, marking her entrance into a sport that would forever change her life. As a right-handed bat and a right-arm fast-medium bowler, her versatility on the field was her trademark. Gray’s quick reflexes and sharp cricketing acumen soon made her an indispensable player in the England national team.
Over the years, Eva’s cricketing career became synonymous with an era of English cricket defined by resilience and innovation. She played a pivotal role in England's triumphs in several international series during the mid-90s, where her performances were instrumental in clinching close matches. One particularly memorable series was against Australia, where her fast-medium deliveries outfoxed the opposition’s frontline batsmen, laying the foundation for a historic series victory.
Gray's ability to adapt to different formats of the game was unparalleled. She was noted not only for her anchor role in batting line-ups but also as a strategic bowler capable of breaking crucial partnerships with her impeccable line and length. Her statistics reflected this: with over 5,000 international runs and 200 wickets, she was not just a player; she was a cornerstone of the team.
Her rivalry with Australia was the stuff of cricketing folklore. Matches marked by closely fought contests and nail-biting finishes highlighted her career, where Eva often emerged as the deciding factor with either bat or ball. Her final over in the 1998 Ashes match, where she defended a slender lead against arch-rivals, remains etched in the memories of cricket aficionados worldwide.
Eva Gray retired from professional cricket in 2003, leaving behind a legacy that inspired generations of young cricketers. Her journey from a park enthusiast to a cricketing stalwart underscores the impact she had on the sport, both as an all-rounder par excellence and a torchbearer for women's cricket.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 29 | 20 | 8 | 141 | 34 | 7.05 | 122 | 115.57 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 155 | 37 | 11.07 | 223 | 69.51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 671 | 85.3 | 35.32 | 7.87 | 30 | 2 | 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 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 680 | 143.1 | 27.20 | 4.75 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-06-20
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