- Full name
- Iain Edward O'Brien
- Born
- 10 Jul 1976, Lower Hutt
- Age
- 50 years
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast medium
Iain Edward O'Brien (born 10 July 1976) is a former New Zealand cricketer, who played 22 Tests, 10 ODIs and 4 T20Is. A pace bowler, he took 73 test wickets with best figures of 6 for 75 against West Indies in 2008. He played first class cricket for Wellington, Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Middlesex County Cricket Club.
He retired from all cricket in January 2012 due to chronic injury problems.
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Iain O'Brien: career summary
Iain O'Brien is a cricketer from New Zealand, born on 10 Jul 1976 in Lower Hutt. Iain O'Brien has played 33 matches on CricInto's records, from 10 Mar 2005 to 11 Dec 2009, for New Zealand.
In Tests (19 matches, 2005–2009): 210 runs in 31 innings at an average of 7.78 and a strike rate of 39.33 (highest score 31); 60 wickets at an average of 35.90 and an economy rate of 3.43 (best 4/35).
In ODIs (10 matches, 2008–2009): 3 runs in 2 innings and a strike rate of 27.27 (highest score 3*); 14 wickets at an average of 34.86 and an economy rate of 6.46 (best 3/68).
In T20Is (4 matches, 2009): 6 wickets at an average of 19.33 and an economy rate of 8.92 (best 2/30).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 19 | 31 | 4 | 210 | 31 | 7.78 | 534 | 39.33 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| ODI | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3* | - | 11 | 27.27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 19 | 32 | 627.3 | 2154 | 60 | 4/35 | 35.90 | 3.43 | 62.75 | 3 | 0 |
| ODI | 10 | 10 | 75.3 | 488 | 14 | 3/68 | 34.86 | 6.46 | 32.36 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 4 | 4 | 13 | 116 | 6 | 2/30 | 19.33 | 8.92 | 13.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2009 | NZ vs PAK Test | 19 (41) | 4/35 (15) & 2/108 (40.1) |
| 3 Dec 2009 | NZ vs PAK Test | 31 (45) & 0 (3) | 2/78 (23) & 4/66 (21.3) |
| 24 Nov 2009 | NZ vs PAK Test | 13* (17) & 4 (13) | 0/98 (21) & 3/63 (23) |
| 26 Aug 2009 | NZ vs SL Test | 4 (13) & 12 (75) | 2/73 (22) & 1/77 (15.2) |
| 18 Aug 2009 | NZ vs SL Test | 9 (29) & 5 (8) | 2/125 (21) & 1/45 (8) |
| 6 Jun 2009 | NZ vs SCO T20I | DNB | 0/16 (1) |
| 3 Apr 2009 | NZ vs IND Test | 19 (38) & 19* (17) | 2/89 (22) & 2/100 (25) |
| 26 Mar 2009 | NZ vs IND Test | 1* (1) | 2/66 (13.5) & 0/94 (32) |
| 18 Mar 2009 | NZ vs IND Test | 8 (19) & 14 (45) | 3/103 (33) |
| 14 Mar 2009 | NZ vs IND ODI | DNB | 2/43 (7.3) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Iain O'Brien scored in Tests?
Iain O'Brien has scored 210 runs in Tests, at an average of 7.78.
How many wickets has Iain O'Brien taken in Tests?
Iain O'Brien has taken 60 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 4/35.
How many runs has Iain O'Brien scored in ODIs?
Iain O'Brien has scored 3 runs in ODIs.
How many wickets has Iain O'Brien taken in ODIs?
Iain O'Brien has taken 14 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 3/68.
How many wickets has Iain O'Brien taken in T20Is?
Iain O'Brien has taken 6 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 2/30.
What is Iain O'Brien's highest score?
Iain O'Brien's highest score is 31, in Tests.
How old is Iain O'Brien?
Iain O'Brien was born on 10 Jul 1976 in Lower Hutt, and is 50 years old.
Which teams has Iain O'Brien played for?
New Zealand (2005–2009).