Ashwell Prince
185 matches · 30 Jan 2005 to 22 Sept 2015
- Full name
- Ashwell Gavin Prince
- Born
- 28 May 1977, Gqeberha
- Age
- 49 years
- Role
- Batsman
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right arm off break
Ashwell Gavin Prince (born 28 May 1977) is a former South African cricketer and captain who played all formats of the game for South Africa. At the age of 29, he became the first non-white man to captain the South African cricket team when he stood in for the injured Graeme Smith in two Tests. He took on the role of batting consultant with the Bangladesh cricket team in mid-2021 but resigned in early 2022. He was also a guest commentator with ABC Grandstand for the Australia-South Africa Test series in Australia.
Prince started his career with Eastern Province in the 1995/6 South African cricket season. Since then, he has represented Western Province, Western Province Boland, Cape Cobras, and Warriors in South Africa's domestic competitions. He has also had spells in England, first at Nottinghamshire and later Lancashire.
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Ashwell Prince: career summary
Ashwell Prince is a batsman from South Africa, born on 28 May 1977 in Gqeberha. Ashwell Prince has played 185 matches on CricInto's records, from 30 Jan 2005 to 22 Sept 2015, for Lancashire, Warriors, South Africa and Africa XI.
In Tests (56 matches, 2005–2011): 3,261 runs in 89 innings at an average of 44.67 and a strike rate of 44.26, with 10 hundreds and 11 fifties (highest score 162*); 1 wicket at an average of 47.00 and an economy rate of 2.94 (best 1/2).
In ODIs (42 matches, 2005–2007): 761 runs in 33 innings at an average of 30.44 and a strike rate of 68.25, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 78*).
In the LV= County Championship (25 matches, 2014–2015): 1,667 runs in 39 innings at an average of 45.05 and a strike rate of 59.75, with 4 hundreds and 6 fifties (highest score 257*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 56 | 89 | 16 | 3261 | 162* | 44.67 | 7367 | 44.26 | 10 | 11 | 351 | 13 | 5 |
| ODI | 42 | 33 | 8 | 761 | 78* | 30.44 | 1115 | 68.25 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 | 6 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 25 | 39 | 2 | 1667 | 257* | 45.05 | 2790 | 59.75 | 4 | 6 | 189 | 7 | 2 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 25 | 25 | 2 | 827 | 78 | 35.96 | 611 | 135.35 | 0 | 7 | 87 | 15 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 16 | 16 | 1 | 302 | 70* | 20.13 | 291 | 103.78 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 4 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 12 | 12 | 1 | 404 | 102 | 36.73 | 463 | 87.26 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 0 |
| MiWAY T20 Challenge | 8 | 8 | 1 | 213 | 63 | 30.43 | 189 | 112.70 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 56 | 4 | 16 | 47 | 1 | 1/2 | 47.00 | 2.94 | 96.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 42 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0/3 | - | 1.50 | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| MiWAY T20 Challenge | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2015 | LAN vs ESS LV= County Championship | 51 (38) | - |
| 14 Sept 2015 | LAN vs SUR LV= County Championship | 45 (78) & 11 (26) | - |
| 29 Aug 2015 | LAN vs NOR NatWest T20 Blast | 43 (45) | - |
| 29 Aug 2015 | LAN vs HAM NatWest T20 Blast | 14 (10) | - |
| 21 Aug 2015 | LAN vs GLA LV= County Championship | 4 (17) | - |
| 19 Aug 2015 | LAN vs GLA Royal London One-Day Cup | 38* (26) | - |
| 17 Aug 2015 | LAN vs HAM Royal London One-Day Cup | 102 (113) | - |
| 15 Aug 2015 | LAN vs KEN NatWest T20 Blast | 62 (50) | - |
| 8 Aug 2015 | LAN vs KEN Royal London One-Day Cup | 4 (14) | - |
| 4 Aug 2015 | LAN vs NOT Royal London One-Day Cup | 5 (11) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Ashwell Prince scored in Tests?
Ashwell Prince has scored 3,261 runs in Tests, at an average of 44.67.
How many runs has Ashwell Prince scored in ODIs?
Ashwell Prince has scored 761 runs in ODIs, at an average of 30.44.
How many runs has Ashwell Prince scored in the LV= County Championship?
Ashwell Prince has scored 1,667 runs in the LV= County Championship, at an average of 45.05.
How many hundreds has Ashwell Prince scored?
Ashwell Prince has scored 10 hundreds in Tests, 4 hundreds in the LV= County Championship and 1 hundred in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
What is Ashwell Prince's highest score?
Ashwell Prince's highest score is 257*, in the LV= County Championship (not out).
How old is Ashwell Prince?
Ashwell Prince was born on 28 May 1977 in Gqeberha, and is 49 years old.
Which teams has Ashwell Prince played for?
Lancashire (2014–2015), Warriors (2012–2014), South Africa (2005–2011) and Africa XI (2005).