Ben Smith (New Zealand cricketer)

Benjamin Seth Smith (born 7 January 1991) is a New Zealand first-class cricketer who plays for Central Districts.[1] In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Central Districts for the 2018–19 season.[2] On 17 November 2019, in the 2019–20 Ford Trophy, Smith scored his first century in List A cricket.[3]

Ben Smith
Personal information
Full name
Benjamin Seth Smith
Born (1991-01-07) 7 January 1991 (age 33)
Hamilton, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2010/11–Central Districts (squad no. 9)
FC debut28 March 2011 Central Districts v Wellington
LA debut25 November 2011 Central Districts v Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 71 71 42
Runs scored 3,506 2,047 693
Batting average 31.02 31.01 21.00
100s/50s 6/17 3/8 0/3
Top score 244 149* 80
Balls bowled 132
Wickets 1
Bowling average 59.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/17
Catches/stumpings 41/2 24/– 15/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 October 2024

References

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  1. ^ "Ben Smith". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Central Districts drop Jesse Ryder from contracts list". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Worker and Smith go big before rain ruins CD run fest". Stuff. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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