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South African cricketer (1912–1995)

Thomas Fraser
Personal information
Full nameThomas William Fraser
Born(1912-06-26)26 June 1912
Natal, South Africa
Died25 July 1995(1995-07-25) (aged 83)
Taunton, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1936–1937Cambridge University
1937/38–1946/47Orange Free State
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 22
Runs scored 249
Batting average 9.57
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 61*
Balls bowled 4,062
Wickets 58
Bowling average 31.62
5 wickets in innings 3
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 8/71
Catches/stumpings 11/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 30 April 2023

Thomas William Fraser (26 June 1912 – 25 July 1995) was a South African cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Cambridge University and Orange Free State between 1936 and 1948.

A slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler, Fraser's best figures were 8 for 71 for Orange Free State against Eastern Province in January 1940. His best figures in two seasons with Cambridge University, while he was studying at Pembroke College, were 5 for 51 against the touring New Zealanders in 1937.

References

  1. "Thomas Fraser". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  2. "Eastern Province v Orange Free State 1939-40". Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. "Cambridge University v New Zealanders 1937". Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 April 2023.

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