Aletha Louise Clough (born 24 June 1937) is a New Zealand former cricketer who played as an all-rounder, bowling right-arm medium and batting right-handed, as well as playing as a wicket-keeper in four matches. She appeared in one Test match for New Zealand in 1969. She primarily played domestic cricket for Otago, as well as playing one season for Auckland.[1][2]

Louise Clough
Personal information
Full name
Aletha Louise Clough
Born (1937-07-24) 24 July 1937 (age 87)
Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 54)15 February 1969 v England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1955/56–1958/59Otago
1959/60Auckland
1960/61–1973/74Otago
Career statistics
Competition WTest WFC
Matches 1 67
Runs scored 0 1,453
Batting average 0.00 14.10
100s/50s 0/0 0/4
Top score 0 72
Balls bowled 132 8,050
Wickets 1 184
Bowling average 70.00 15.01
5 wickets in innings 0 9
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 1/70 8/30
Catches/stumpings 0/– 41/4
Source: CricketArchive, 21 November 2021

Her one Test match came against England at Basin Reserve, which was drawn. Clough bowled 22 overs, taking 1 wicket for 70 runs, dismissing Audrey Disbury caught.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Profile: Louise Clough". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Player Profile: Louise Clough". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. ^ "1st Test, Wellington, Feb 15 - 18 1969, England Women tour of New Zealand: New Zealand Women v England Women". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
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