Alfonso Thomas
115 matches · 10 Apr 2011 to 22 Sept 2015
- Full name
- Alfonso Clive Thomas
- Born
- 9 Feb 1977, Cape Town
- Age
- 49 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Alfonso Clive Thomas (born 9 February 1977) is a South African former professional cricketer. He is a right arm fast-medium bowler and a big hitting lower-order batsman. Playing in South African domestic cricket for North West, Northerns, the Titans, the Lions, and the Dolphins, Thomas has also played English county cricket for Warwickshire and Somerset, Indian Premier League matches for the Pune Warriors, and in Australian domestic cricket for the Adelaide Strikers and the Perth Scorchers. In June 2014, Thomas took four wickets in four balls in a County Championship game against Sussex. He was a pioneer of death bowling in the early years of T20 cricket.
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Alfonso Thomas: career summary
Alfonso Thomas is a bowler from South Africa, born on 9 Feb 1977 in Cape Town. Alfonso Thomas has played 115 matches on CricInto's records, from 10 Apr 2011 to 22 Sept 2015, for Somerset, Sussex, Perth Scorchers, Titans, Dhaka Gladiators, Pune Warriors and Adelaide Strikers.
In the NatWest T20 Blast (21 matches, 2014–2015): 37 runs in 4 innings and a strike rate of 142.31 (highest score 19*); 27 wickets at an average of 24.37 and an economy rate of 9.33 (best 4/37).
In the Big Bash League (20 matches, 2011–2014): 23 runs in 7 innings at an average of 5.75 and a strike rate of 65.71 (highest score 7); 19 wickets at an average of 25.42 and an economy rate of 6.83 (best 4/8).
In the LV= County Championship (18 matches, 2014–2015): 243 runs in 24 innings at an average of 15.19 and a strike rate of 38.82, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 54); 72 wickets at an average of 23.21 and an economy rate of 2.81 (best 5/40).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NatWest T20 Blast | 21 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 19* | - | 26 | 142.31 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 20 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 5.75 | 35 | 65.71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 18 | 24 | 8 | 243 | 54 | 15.19 | 626 | 38.82 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| Indian Premier League | 15 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 10.00 | 19 | 105.26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 13 | 8 | 6 | 141 | 49* | 70.50 | 139 | 101.44 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 11 | 6 | 2 | 36 | 12 | 9.00 | 35 | 102.86 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| MiWAY T20 Challenge | 10 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 6.50 | 14 | 92.86 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18* | - | 12 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NatWest T20 Blast | 21 | 21 | 70.3 | 658 | 27 | 4/37 | 24.37 | 9.33 | 15.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 20 | 20 | 70.4 | 483 | 19 | 4/8 | 25.42 | 6.83 | 22.32 | 1 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 18 | 33 | 595.1 | 1671 | 72 | 5/40 | 23.21 | 2.81 | 49.60 | 2 | 4 |
| Indian Premier League | 15 | 15 | 52.3 | 406 | 14 | 3/22 | 29.00 | 7.73 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 13 | 13 | 111 | 702 | 13 | 3/30 | 54.00 | 6.32 | 51.23 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 11 | 11 | 39.5 | 286 | 18 | 3/19 | 15.89 | 7.18 | 13.28 | 0 | 0 |
| MiWAY T20 Challenge | 10 | 10 | 35.1 | 222 | 13 | 3/17 | 17.08 | 6.31 | 16.23 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 7 | 7 | 28 | 213 | 6 | 5/24 | 35.50 | 7.61 | 28.00 | 0 | 1 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2015 | SOM vs WAR LV= County Championship | 4 (3) & 13* (24) | 1/54 (21) & 1/30 (11) |
| 5 Aug 2015 | SUS vs GLA Royal London One-Day Cup | DNB | 0/8 (3) |
| 3 Aug 2015 | SUS vs MID Royal London One-Day Cup | 6* (5) | 1/80 (10) |
| 2 Aug 2015 | SUS vs KEN Royal London One-Day Cup | 15* (25) | 1/29 (6) |
| 30 Jul 2015 | SUS vs NOT Royal London One-Day Cup | 32* (31) | 1/55 (10) |
| 27 Jul 2015 | SUS vs HAM Royal London One-Day Cup | 1 (2) | 0/61 (10) |
| 18 Jul 2015 | SOM vs WAR LV= County Championship | 32* (88) & 1 (9) | 3/106 (27) & 1/19 (8) |
| 17 Jul 2015 | SOM vs SUR NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | 0/37 (4) |
| 10 Jul 2015 | SOM vs KEN NatWest T20 Blast | 3* (3) | 3/28 (4) |
| 5 Jul 2015 | SOM vs SUS LV= County Championship | 4 (11) | 4/46 (24.2) & 1/70 (19) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Alfonso Thomas scored in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Alfonso Thomas has scored 37 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast.
How many wickets has Alfonso Thomas taken in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Alfonso Thomas has taken 27 wickets in the NatWest T20 Blast, with best figures of 4/37.
How many runs has Alfonso Thomas scored in the Big Bash League?
Alfonso Thomas has scored 23 runs in the Big Bash League, at an average of 5.75.
How many wickets has Alfonso Thomas taken in the Big Bash League?
Alfonso Thomas has taken 19 wickets in the Big Bash League, with best figures of 4/8.
How many runs has Alfonso Thomas scored in the LV= County Championship?
Alfonso Thomas has scored 243 runs in the LV= County Championship, at an average of 15.19.
How many wickets has Alfonso Thomas taken in the LV= County Championship?
Alfonso Thomas has taken 72 wickets in the LV= County Championship, with best figures of 5/40.
What is Alfonso Thomas's highest score?
Alfonso Thomas's highest score is 54, in the LV= County Championship.
How old is Alfonso Thomas?
Alfonso Thomas was born on 9 Feb 1977 in Cape Town, and is 49 years old.
Which teams has Alfonso Thomas played for?
Somerset (2014–2015), Sussex (2015), Perth Scorchers (2012–2014), Titans (2012–2013), Dhaka Gladiators (2013), Pune Warriors (2011–2012) and Adelaide Strikers (2011–2012).