- Full name
- Wandavasi Dorakanti Balaji Rao
- Born
- 4 Mar 1978, Chennai
- Age
- 48 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg-break
Wandavasi Dorakanti Balaji Rao (born 4 March 1978) is an Indian-Canadian former cricketer who played 10 One Day Internationals and four Twenty20 Internationals for Canada between 2008 and 2011. Earlier in his career, he made appearances for the India national under-19 cricket team.
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Balaji Rao: career summary
Balaji Rao is a bowler from India, born on 4 Mar 1978 in Chennai. Balaji Rao has played 7 matches on CricInto's records, from 6 Sept 2010 to 16 Mar 2011, for Canada.
In ODIs (7 matches, 2010–2011): 22 runs in 5 innings at an average of 4.40 and a strike rate of 53.66 (highest score 9); 10 wickets at an average of 32.50 and an economy rate of 5.51 (best 4/57).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 7 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 4.40 | 41 | 53.66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 7 | 7 | 59 | 325 | 10 | 4/57 | 32.50 | 5.51 | 35.40 | 1 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2011 | CAN vs AUS ODI | 5 (12) | 0/46 (7) |
| 13 Mar 2011 | CAN vs NZ ODI | 9 (9) | 2/62 (10) |
| 7 Mar 2011 | CAN vs KEN ODI | DNB | 1/36 (10) |
| 3 Mar 2011 | CAN vs PAK ODI | 1 (7) | 2/50 (10) |
| 28 Feb 2011 | CAN vs ZIM ODI | 1 (6) | 4/57 (10) |
| 20 Feb 2011 | CAN vs SL ODI | 6 (7) | 0/48 (7) |
| 6 Sept 2010 | CAN vs IRE ODI | DNB | 1/26 (5) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Balaji Rao scored in ODIs?
Balaji Rao has scored 22 runs in ODIs, at an average of 4.40.
How many wickets has Balaji Rao taken in ODIs?
Balaji Rao has taken 10 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/57.
How old is Balaji Rao?
Balaji Rao was born on 4 Mar 1978 in Chennai, and is 48 years old.
Which teams has Balaji Rao played for?
Canada (2010–2011).