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Robert Sievwright

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Robert Sievwright
Cricket information
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 13
Runs scored 98
Batting average 7.53
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 13*
Balls bowled 2,840
Wickets 65
Bowling average 19.96
5 wickets in innings 5
10 wickets in match 1
Best bowling 7/71
Catches/stumpings 2/0

Robert Willis Sievwright (16 June 1882 – 12 July 1947) was a Scottish first-class cricketer from Angus.

A left arm orthodox bowler, Sievwright made his debut for Scotland against the touring South African national team in 1912 and took 6 wickets in the first innings. His following game came against Australia and he managed what would remain his career best figures of 7 for 71.

Sievwright played club cricket in Scotland for Arbroath United for whom he took 2242 wickets. He died on the pitch during a game against Perthshire after suffering a heart attack.

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