Geraint Jones
108 matches · 10 Apr 2004 to 19 Sept 2015
England - Full name
- Geraint Owen Jones
- Born
- 14 Jul 1976, Kundiawa
- Age
- 50 years
- Role
- Wicket-keeper
- Batting
- Right-handed
Geraint Owen Jones (born 14 July 1976) is a former cricketer who played for both England and Papua New Guinea. Born to Welsh parents in Papua New Guinea, Jones was the first-choice wicketkeeper for the England cricket team between 2004 and 2006. He later played international cricket for Papua New Guinea from 2012 to 2014. He announced his retirement from first-class cricket in July 2015 following his resignation as the first-class cricket captain of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
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Geraint Jones: career summary
Geraint Jones is a wicket-keeper, born on 14 Jul 1976 in Kundiawa. Geraint Jones has played 108 matches on CricInto's records, from 10 Apr 2004 to 19 Sept 2015, for Gloucestershire, Papua New Guinea and England.
In ODIs (40 matches, 2004–2006): 715 runs in 34 innings at an average of 25.54 and a strike rate of 81.62, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 80).
In Tests (21 matches, 2004–2006): 715 runs in 35 innings at an average of 22.34 and a strike rate of 47.95, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 85).
In the NatWest T20 Blast (16 matches, 2014–2015): 267 runs in 13 innings at an average of 26.70 and a strike rate of 148.33 (highest score 40).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 21 | 35 | 3 | 715 | 85 | 22.34 | 1491 | 47.95 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 | 2 |
| ODI | 40 | 34 | 6 | 715 | 80 | 25.54 | 876 | 81.62 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 14 | 1 |
| T20I | 2 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 19 | 33.00 | 25 | 132.00 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 16 | 13 | 3 | 267 | 40 | 26.70 | 180 | 148.33 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 12 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 12 | 19 | 1 | 536 | 93 | 29.78 | 923 | 58.07 | 0 | 4 | 70 | 4 | 1 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 11 | 9 | 1 | 344 | 87 | 43.00 | 362 | 95.03 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 8 | 1 |
| IT20 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 156 | 55 | 26.00 | 142 | 109.86 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2015 | GLO vs SUR Royal London One-Day Cup | 50 (65) | - |
| 6 Sept 2015 | GLO vs YOR Royal London One-Day Cup | DNB | - |
| 26 Aug 2015 | GLO vs HAM Royal London One-Day Cup | 39* (34) | - |
| 18 Aug 2015 | GLO vs SUR Royal London One-Day Cup | 7 (10) | - |
| 17 Aug 2015 | GLO vs NOR Royal London One-Day Cup | 0 (2) | - |
| 5 Aug 2015 | GLO vs WOR Royal London One-Day Cup | 58 (57) | - |
| 4 Aug 2015 | GLO vs DUR Royal London One-Day Cup | 54 (60) | - |
| 2 Aug 2015 | GLO vs SOM Royal London One-Day Cup | 22 (36) | - |
| 31 Jul 2015 | GLO vs LEI Royal London One-Day Cup | 87 (61) | - |
| 29 Jul 2015 | GLO vs DER Royal London One-Day Cup | 27 (37) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Geraint Jones scored in ODIs?
Geraint Jones has scored 715 runs in ODIs, at an average of 25.54.
How many runs has Geraint Jones scored in Tests?
Geraint Jones has scored 715 runs in Tests, at an average of 22.34.
How many runs has Geraint Jones scored in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Geraint Jones has scored 267 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast, at an average of 26.70.
What is Geraint Jones's highest score?
Geraint Jones's highest score is 93, in the LV= County Championship.
How old is Geraint Jones?
Geraint Jones was born on 14 Jul 1976 in Kundiawa, and is 50 years old.
Which teams has Geraint Jones played for?
Gloucestershire (2014–2015), Papua New Guinea (2013) and England (2004–2006).