Robert Sievwright Explained

Robert Sievwright
Country:Scotland
Batting:Left-handed
Bowling:Slow left-arm orthodox
Columns:1
Column1:First-class
Matches1:13
Runs1:98
Bat Avg1:7.53
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:13
Deliveries1:2,840
Wickets1:65
Bowl Avg1:19.96
Fivefor1:5
Tenfor1:1
Best Bowling1:7/71
Catches/Stumpings1:2/0
Source:https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/27/27145/27145.html CricketArchive

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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