- Full name
- Samantha Claire Taylor
- Born
- 25 Sept 1975, Amersham
- Age
- 51 years
- Role
- Batter, occasional wicket-keeper
- Batting
- Right-handed
Samantha Claire Taylor (born 25 September 1975) is a former cricketer who represented England more than 150 times between 1998 and 2011. A top order batter, Taylor was the first woman to be named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year. Along with Charlotte Edwards, she was the mainstay of England's batting during the first decade of the 21st century, and played a key role in the team's two world titles in 2009.
Taylor did not play cricket until the age of 13, but four years later made her county debut. Initially considered a wicket-keeper with limited batting ability, Taylor struggled to break into the England team. She made her international debut in 1998, and within two years was a regular in the team. After an unsuccessful World Cup in 2000, Taylor left her job to become a full-time cricketer. Over the subsequent five years, she developed into one of the leading batsmen in women's cricket, but after another failure in the 2005 World Cup she resumed her career alongside cricket.
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Claire Taylor: career summary
Claire Taylor is a batter, occasional wicket-keeper, born on 25 Sept 1975 in Amersham. Claire Taylor has played 10 matches on CricInto's records, from 22 Feb 2003 to 26 Jun 2011, for England.
In Tests (5 matches, 2003–2009): 424 runs in 9 innings at an average of 60.57 and a strike rate of 37.39, with 1 hundred and 2 fifties (highest score 115). Only matches from 2003 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In T20Is (3 matches, 2009–2011): 173 runs in 3 innings at an average of 86.50 and a strike rate of 141.80, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 76*).
In ODIs (2 matches, 2009): 77 runs in 2 innings and a strike rate of 106.94, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 69*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 5 | 9 | 2 | 424 | 115 | 60.57 | 1134 | 37.39 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 2 | 2 | 2 | 77 | 69* | - | 72 | 106.94 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 3 | 3 | 1 | 173 | 76* | 86.50 | 122 | 141.80 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2011 | ENG vs IND T20I | 66 (46) | - |
| 10 Jul 2009 | ENG vs AUS Test | 10 (43) & 12 (53) | - |
| 29 Jun 2009 | ENG vs AUS ODI | 8* (7) | - |
| 25 Jun 2009 | ENG vs AUS T20I | 31 (23) | - |
| 19 Jun 2009 | ENG vs AUS T20I | 76* (53) | - |
| 10 Mar 2009 | ENG vs IND ODI | 69* (65) | - |
| 15 Feb 2008 | ENG vs AUS Test | 79 (252) & 64* (142) | - |
| 8 Aug 2006 | ENG vs IND Test | 32 (50) & 115 (233) | - |
| 24 Aug 2005 | ENG vs AUS Test | 43 (122) | - |
| 22 Feb 2003 | ENG vs AUS Test | 48 (123) & 21* (116) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Claire Taylor scored in Tests?
Claire Taylor has scored 424 runs in Tests, at an average of 60.57. Only matches from 2003 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Claire Taylor scored in T20Is?
Claire Taylor has scored 173 runs in T20Is, at an average of 86.50.
How many runs has Claire Taylor scored in ODIs?
Claire Taylor has scored 77 runs in ODIs.
How many hundreds has Claire Taylor scored?
Claire Taylor has scored 1 hundred in Tests. Matches before ball-by-ball records began are not counted.
What is Claire Taylor's highest score?
Claire Taylor's highest score is 115, in Tests.
How old is Claire Taylor?
Claire Taylor was born on 25 Sept 1975 in Amersham, and is 51 years old.
Which teams has Claire Taylor played for?
England (2003–2011).