- Full name
- Mervyn Dillon
- Born
- 5 Jun 1974, Toco
- Age
- 52 years
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Mervyn Dillon (born 5 June 1974), is a former Trinidadian cricketer who featured as a fast bowler for West Indies. He emerged at the twilight of both Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose's careers. Dillon soon became the Windies' new bowling spearhead, picking up a sum of 131 wickets in 38 test matches and 130 wickets from 108 one day internationals. Dillon was a member of the West Indies team that won the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy.
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Mervyn Dillon: career summary
Mervyn Dillon is a cricketer, born on 5 Jun 1974 in Toco. Mervyn Dillon has played 24 matches on CricInto's records, from 9 Feb 2003 to 26 Jan 2005, for West Indies.
In ODIs (21 matches, 2003–2005): 44 runs in 10 innings at an average of 5.50 and a strike rate of 84.62 (highest score 10); 23 wickets at an average of 31.48 and an economy rate of 4.59 (best 5/29). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In Tests (3 matches, 2003): 78 runs in 5 innings at an average of 19.50 and a strike rate of 48.45 (highest score 27*); 12 wickets at an average of 30.08 and an economy rate of 2.67 (best 4/112).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 5 | 1 | 78 | 27* | 19.50 | 161 | 48.45 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 21 | 10 | 2 | 44 | 10 | 5.50 | 52 | 84.62 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 6 | 135 | 361 | 12 | 4/112 | 30.08 | 2.67 | 67.50 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 21 | 20 | 157.5 | 724 | 23 | 5/29 | 31.48 | 4.59 | 41.17 | 0 | 1 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2005 | WI vs AUS ODI | 5 (7) | 0/37 (6) |
| 21 Jan 2005 | WI vs AUS ODI | 1* (3) | 1/15 (3) |
| 19 Jan 2005 | WI vs PAK ODI | DNB | 2/46 (10) |
| 15 Sept 2004 | WI vs BAN ODI | DNB | 5/29 (10) |
| 2 May 2004 | WI vs ENG ODI | DNB | 1/59 (10) |
| 24 Apr 2004 | WI vs ENG ODI | DNB | - |
| 1 Feb 2004 | WI vs SA ODI | DNB | 1/58 (9) |
| 30 Jan 2004 | WI vs SA ODI | 0 (1) | 1/4 (3) |
| 25 Jan 2004 | WI vs SA ODI | 1 (5) | 0/40 (8) |
| 12 Dec 2003 | WI vs SA Test | 13 (41) & 7 (17) | 2/96 (36) & 0/26 (10) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Mervyn Dillon scored in ODIs?
Mervyn Dillon has scored 44 runs in ODIs, at an average of 5.50. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many wickets has Mervyn Dillon taken in ODIs?
Mervyn Dillon has taken 23 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 5/29. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Mervyn Dillon scored in Tests?
Mervyn Dillon has scored 78 runs in Tests, at an average of 19.50.
How many wickets has Mervyn Dillon taken in Tests?
Mervyn Dillon has taken 12 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 4/112.
How old is Mervyn Dillon?
Mervyn Dillon was born on 5 Jun 1974 in Toco, and is 52 years old.
Which teams has Mervyn Dillon played for?
West Indies (2003–2005).