Joy Irwin
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| Full name | Joy Irwin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 5) | 2 December 1960 v England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 31 December 1960 v England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1951/52 | Durban | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1952/53–1960/61 | Natal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 5 March 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joy Irwin is a South African former cricketer who played as a batter. She appeared in three Test matches for South Africa in 1960 and 1961, all against England, scoring 40 runs in her six innings. She played domestic cricket for Durban and Natal.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Irwin, a record-breaking opening batsman for Natal,[3] was selected to play for South Africa women against the touring English women in 1960–61. In the first tour match, playing for South African XI Women, Irwin scored 5 & 34 opening alongside Barbara Cairncross as the South African team forced a draw after following on.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Player Profile: Joy Irwin". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "Player Profile: Joy Irwin". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "Audrey Jackson". St George's Park History. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
- ^ "South African XI Women v England Women". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
External links[edit]
- Joy Irwin at ESPNcricinfo
- Joy Irwin at CricketArchive (subscription required)
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