Edward Donavon

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Edward James Conway Donavon (31 May 1872 – 1951) was an Irish cricketer. He made his debut for the Ireland cricket team against South Africa in June 1904 and went on to play for them on four occasions, his last match coming against Yorkshire in May 1907.[1]

Edward Donavon
Personal information
Full name
Edward James Conway Donavon
Born31 May 1872
Dublin, Ireland
DiedQ4 1951 (aged 79)
Dublin, Ireland
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1907Ireland
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
Runs scored 5
Batting average 5.00
100s/50s –/–
Top score 3*
Balls bowled 60
Wickets 1
Bowling average 36.00
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 1/36
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: CricketEurope, 30 December 2021

Of his matches for Ireland, just once had first-class status, his last match against Yorkshire in May 1907.[2] In all matches for Ireland, he scored 69 runs at an average of 34.50, with a top score of 38 against Cambridge University in July 1904. He took four wickets at an average of 29.75, with his best bowling figures of 2/17 also coming against Cambridge University.[1]

His son Robert also represented Ireland at cricket.[1]

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