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.