Janni Jønsson (born 1968) is a Danish former cricketer. An all-rounder, she played as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler. She appeared in 32 One Day Internationals for Denmark between 1989 and 1999, and captained the side between 1983 and 1999. She played domestic cricket for Sussex.[1][2]

Janni Jønsson
Personal information
Full name
Janni Jønsson
Born1968 (age 55–56)
Denmark
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-hand medium
RoleAll-rounder
RelationsPernille Jønsson (sister)
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 4)19 July 1989 v Ireland
Last ODI21 July 1999 v Netherlands
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1987Sussex
Career statistics
Competition WODI WLA
Matches 32 36
Runs scored 388 532
Batting average 12.93 16.12
100s/50s 0/1 0/2
Top score 53 61*
Balls bowled 1,870 1,870
Wickets 35 35
Bowling average 24.77 24.77
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 4/38 4/38
Catches/stumpings 8/– 8/–
Source: CricketArchive, 21 April 2022

In Denmark, Jønsson played club cricket for Glostrup Cricket Club and worked as a social worker outside of sport.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Player Profile: Janni Jonsson". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Player Profile: Janni Jonsson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. ^ "European Cup 1995". Irish Women's Cricket Union. 1995. p. 14. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via Women's Cricket History.

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