- Full name
- Paul Regan Adams
- Born
- 20 Jan 1977, Cape Town
- Age
- 49 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm wrist spin
Paul Regan Adams (born 20 January 1977) is a former South African cricketer. A left-arm unorthodox spin bowler with a unique bowling action, Adams played for the Test and ODI teams for national team sporadically since the 1990s. Meanwhile, his first class cricket career registered 412 wickets. He was also the coach of the Cape Cobras cricket team.
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Paul Adams: career summary
Paul Adams is a bowler from South Africa, born on 20 Jan 1977 in Cape Town. Paul Adams has played 6 matches on CricInto's records, from 21 Apr 2003 to 24 Oct 2003, for South Africa.
In Tests (4 matches, 2003): 83 runs in 8 innings at an average of 16.60 and a strike rate of 49.11 (highest score 18*); 13 wickets at an average of 37.46 and an economy rate of 3.30 (best 7/128).
In ODIs (2 matches, 2003): 1 wicket at an average of 30.00 and an economy rate of 3.00 (best 1/30). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 8 | 3 | 83 | 18* | 16.60 | 169 | 49.11 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 7 | 147.3 | 487 | 13 | 7/128 | 37.46 | 3.30 | 68.08 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 2 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 1 | 1/30 | 30.00 | 3.00 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2003 | SA vs PAK Test | 14 (30) & 9* (6) | 1/82 (25) & 1/75 (20) |
| 17 Oct 2003 | SA vs PAK Test | 18* (31) & 0 (1) | 7/128 (45) & 1/57 (11) |
| 4 Sept 2003 | SA vs ENG Test | 1 (5) & 13* (18) | 1/79 (17) & 0/20 (3) |
| 14 Aug 2003 | SA vs ENG Test | 13 (27) & 15 (51) | 2/46 (26.3) |
| 10 Jul 2003 | SA vs ZIM ODI | DNB | 1/30 (10) |
| 21 Apr 2003 | SA vs IND ODI | DNB | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Paul Adams scored in Tests?
Paul Adams has scored 83 runs in Tests, at an average of 16.60.
How many wickets has Paul Adams taken in Tests?
Paul Adams has taken 13 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 7/128.
How old is Paul Adams?
Paul Adams was born on 20 Jan 1977 in Cape Town, and is 49 years old.
Which teams has Paul Adams played for?
South Africa (2003).