- Full name
- Robert James Kirtley
- Born
- 10 Jan 1975, Eastbourne
- Age
- 51 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right arm fast-medium
Robert James Kirtley (born 10 January 1975) is a former English Test cricketer. He is a right arm fast medium bowler and a right hand batsman. After prep school at St. Andrews School, Eastbourne, he was educated at Clifton College.
Kirtley is perhaps best known for taking a spectacular catch in a One Day International against India at Lord's. Simon Hughes rated it as the fifth greatest catch of all time.
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James Kirtley: career summary
James Kirtley is a bowler, born on 10 Jan 1975 in Eastbourne. James Kirtley has played 7 matches on CricInto's records, from 27 Jun 2002 to 14 Sept 2007, for England.
In Tests (3 matches, 2003): 29 runs in 6 innings at an average of 4.83 and a strike rate of 25.00 (highest score 12); 15 wickets at an average of 26.00 and an economy rate of 3.01 (best 6/34).
In ODIs (3 matches, 2002–2003): 4 wickets at an average of 32.50 and an economy rate of 4.46 (best 2/33). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In T20Is (1 match, 2007): 2 runs in 1 innings and a strike rate of 50.00 (highest score 2*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 12 | 4.83 | 116 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2* | - | 4 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 5 | 129.4 | 390 | 15 | 6/34 | 26.00 | 3.01 | 51.87 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 29.1 | 130 | 4 | 2/33 | 32.50 | 4.46 | 43.75 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0/17 | - | 17.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept 2007 | ENG vs AUS T20I | 2* (4) | 0/17 (1) |
| 18 Dec 2003 | ENG vs SL Test | 1 (9) & 12 (25) | 2/131 (30.5) |
| 12 Nov 2003 | ENG vs BAN ODI | DNB | 2/33 (9.1) |
| 21 Aug 2003 | ENG vs SA Test | 1 (6) & 11 (22) | 2/74 (29.4) & 3/71 (21.5) |
| 14 Aug 2003 | ENG vs SA Test | 1 (29) & 3 (25) | 2/80 (31) & 6/34 (16.2) |
| 29 Jun 2002 | ENG vs IND ODI | DNB | 0/57 (10) |
| 27 Jun 2002 | ENG vs SL ODI | DNB | 2/40 (10) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has James Kirtley scored in Tests?
James Kirtley has scored 29 runs in Tests, at an average of 4.83.
How many wickets has James Kirtley taken in Tests?
James Kirtley has taken 15 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 6/34.
How many runs has James Kirtley scored in T20Is?
James Kirtley has scored 2 runs in T20Is.
How old is James Kirtley?
James Kirtley was born on 10 Jan 1975 in Eastbourne, and is 51 years old.
Which teams has James Kirtley played for?
England (2002–2007).