- Full name
- Laura Kelly MacLeod
- Born
- 27 Nov 1977, Congleton
- Age
- 48 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium, Right-arm off break
Laura Kelly MacLeod (was Newton; 27 November 1977) is an English former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter and off break bowler. She appeared in 13 Test matches, 73 WODIs and 3 WT20Is games for the English women's cricket team. She played domestic cricket for Lancashire and Cheshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Lancashire and Lancashire Thunder.
MacLeod was born in Nantwich, Cheshire. She made her one-day international debut in 1997 against South Africa and her Test debut in 1999 against India before touring Australia. She scored one test century and nine one day half centuries. MacLeod developed over her career from a middle order batter to an opener. She took 12 test wickets and 19 in one day internationals, changing bowling styles from medium pace to off spin over time.
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LK Newton: career summary
LK Newton is an all-rounder from England, born on 27 Nov 1977 in Congleton. LK Newton has played 5 matches on CricInto's records, from 22 Feb 2003 to 9 Aug 2016, for Lancashire Thunder and England.
In Tests (3 matches, 2003–2006): 111 runs in 6 innings at an average of 22.20 and a strike rate of 37.37, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 85); 5 wickets at an average of 28.60 and an economy rate of 2.74 (best 3/57). Only matches from 2003 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In the Women's Cricket Super League (2 matches, 2016): 31 runs in 2 innings at an average of 15.50 and a strike rate of 83.78 (highest score 17).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 6 | 1 | 111 | 85 | 22.20 | 297 | 37.37 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 2 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 17 | 15.50 | 37 | 83.78 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 4 | 52.1 | 143 | 5 | 3/57 | 28.60 | 2.74 | 62.60 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2016 | LT vs SS Women's Cricket Super League | 17 (23) | - |
| 5 Aug 2016 | LT vs SV Women's Cricket Super League | 14 (14) | - |
| 8 Aug 2006 | ENG vs IND Test | 4 (27) & 85 (154) | 3/57 (17.1) & 1/36 (19) |
| 24 Aug 2005 | ENG vs AUS Test | 0 (8) & 0 (2) | - |
| 22 Feb 2003 | ENG vs AUS Test | 16 (68) & 6* (38) | 0/14 (3) & 1/36 (13) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has LK Newton scored in Tests?
LK Newton has scored 111 runs in Tests, at an average of 22.20. Only matches from 2003 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many wickets has LK Newton taken in Tests?
LK Newton has taken 5 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 3/57. Only matches from 2003 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has LK Newton scored in the Women's Cricket Super League?
LK Newton has scored 31 runs in the Women's Cricket Super League, at an average of 15.50.
What is LK Newton's highest score?
LK Newton's highest score is 85, in Tests.
How old is LK Newton?
LK Newton was born on 27 Nov 1977 in Congleton, and is 48 years old.
Which teams has LK Newton played for?
Lancashire Thunder (2016) and England (2003–2006).