Ian Smith
New Zealand
Personal Information
BornFebruary 28, 1957 (69 years)
Birth PlaceNelson, Nelson
Height-
RoleBatsman
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling Style-
ICC Rankings
Batting
Bowling
All-Rounder
| Format | Current Rank | Best Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | 31 |
| ODI | -- | 42 |
| T20I | -- | -- |
Batting Career Summary
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 63 | 88 | 17 | 1815 | 173 | 25.56 | 2873 | 63.18 | 2 | - | 6 | 231 | 7 |
| ODI | 98 | 77 | 16 | 1055 | 62 | 17.3 | 1061 | 99.44 | - | - | 3 | 93 | 10 |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| IPL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Bowling Career Summary
| Format | M | Inn | B | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 63 | 1 | 18 | 5 | - | 0/5 | 0/5 | 1.67 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
| ODI | 98 | - | - | - | - | -/- | -/- | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | -/- | -/- | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
| IPL | - | - | - | - | - | -/- | -/- | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
Profile Summary
A reliable wicket-keeper and a steely batsman lower order the order, Ian Smith figured in 63 Tests and 98 ODIs for New Zealand. Smith was a vital component of the New Zealand team of the 80's, which consistently punched above its weight, beating Australia and England and even holding the imposing West Indies to a draw.
Ian Smith plunged into the record books when he launched a scathing counter-attack on India - coming in at 131 for the fall of 7 wickets, Smith slammed 173 runs off 136 balls, thus becoming the holder of the highest score for a Test batsman at Number 9. He was more dangerous in limited overs cricket as evidenced by his strike-rate of 99.43. His best ODI score came against Pakistan in 1992 when he hit a breezy 51-ball 62, powering the Kiwis to a facile win.
Shortly after his retirement, Ian Smith turned to commentary, splitting his work between cricket and rugby.
By Deivarayan Muthu
Ian Smith plunged into the record books when he launched a scathing counter-attack on India - coming in at 131 for the fall of 7 wickets, Smith slammed 173 runs off 136 balls, thus becoming the holder of the highest score for a Test batsman at Number 9. He was more dangerous in limited overs cricket as evidenced by his strike-rate of 99.43. His best ODI score came against Pakistan in 1992 when he hit a breezy 51-ball 62, powering the Kiwis to a facile win.
Shortly after his retirement, Ian Smith turned to commentary, splitting his work between cricket and rugby.
By Deivarayan Muthu