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Eric Simons
Bowler · 1994 to 1995 · 23 internationals
23Internationals
217Runs
0Hundreds
33Wickets
6Catches
Career records by format
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 | - |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 23 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.260 | 1 (1ct 0st) |
Career records checked 2026-09-30. Independent of the scorecard archive.
Eric Simons: ODI stats
Scorecard coverage
| Format | Official bat inns | In scorecards | Official bowl inns | In scorecards | First | Latest | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 18 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 1994-02-19 | 1995-02-23 | Complete |
Questions fans ask about Eric Simons
- How many ODI runs has Eric Simons scored?
- Eric Simons has 217 runs in 18 ODI innings from 23 matches at an average of 15.50 and a strike rate of 73.55. Highest score: 24.
- What is Eric Simons's ODI batting average?
- Eric Simons's ODI batting average is 15.50, from 217 runs and 18 innings.
- How many ODI wickets has Eric Simons taken?
- Eric Simons has taken 33 wickets in ODI from 23 matches at a bowling average of 24.54. Best innings: 4/42.
- Which teams has Eric Simons played international cricket for?
- Eric Simons is recorded for South Africa in this publication.
- When did Eric Simons play international cricket?
- This career snapshot covers 1994 to 1995. Dates follow the official record, not only the scorecard archive.
Explore every recorded innings
23 match appearances in available scorecards. Filters apply to this archive only.
Latest appearances
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-02-23 | New Zealand v South Africa | ODI | New Zealand won by 46 runs |
| 1995-02-18 | India v South Africa | ODI | South Africa won by 14 runs |
| 1995-02-15 | Australia v South Africa | ODI | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 1995-01-12 | Pakistan v South Africa | ODI | South Africa won by 157 runs |
| 1995-01-10 | Pakistan v South Africa | ODI | South Africa won by 37 runs |
| 1994-12-21 | South Africa v Sri Lanka | ODI | South Africa won by 44 runs |
| 1994-12-17 | Pakistan v South Africa | ODI | Pakistan won by 8 wickets |
| 1994-12-15 | South Africa v Sri Lanka | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 35 runs |
| 1994-12-11 | New Zealand v South Africa | ODI | South Africa won by 81 runs |
| 1994-12-06 | New Zealand v South Africa | ODI | South Africa won by 69 runs |
| 1994-10-28 | Pakistan v South Africa | ODI | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| 1994-10-24 | Australia v South Africa | ODI | Australia won by 3 wickets |
ODI CAREER · 1994 to 1995
Eric Simons in ODIs
Complete: every official innings is in the scorecards
33Wickets
24.54Average
4.00Economy
36.72Strike rate
4/42Best
0Five-fors
Official ODI record
| Batting | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Bowling | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 | - |
| Fielding | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/Inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 23 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.260 | 1 (1ct 0st) |
ODI career in charts
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Caught6 · 33.3%
Bowled3 · 16.7%
LBW1 · 5.6%
Run out2 · 11.1%
Stumped2 · 11.1%
Not out4 · 22.2%
1-0 inns
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3-0 inns
4-0 inns
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618.502 inns
715.665 inns
814.0010 inns
921.001 inns
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Fours40 · 18.4%
Sixes18 · 8.3%
Other runs159 · 73.3%
Recent ODI form
Last 10 batting innings
115runs
14.37average
79.31strike rate
050s
0100s
Last 10 bowling innings
15wickets
21.93average
4.12economy
31.93strike rate
4/42best
ODI record by situation
complete career| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9 | 9 | 3 | 98 | 23 | 16.33 | 138 | 71.01 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 24 | 13.66 | 49 | 83.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 19 | 13.00 | 67 | 58.20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 21 | 16.00 | 33 | 96.96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7* | N/A | 8 | 87.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11 | 11 | 622 | 14 | 356 | 14 | 2/22 | 25.42 | 3.43 | 44.42 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 6 | 6 | 312 | 4 | 243 | 11 | 4/42 | 22.09 | 4.67 | 28.36 | 1 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 128 | 1 | 107 | 5 | 3/46 | 21.40 | 5.01 | 25.60 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 102 | 1 | 76 | 3 | 3/51 | 25.33 | 4.47 | 34.00 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0/28 | N/A | 3.50 | N/A | 0 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 11 | 2 | 149 | 24 | 16.55 | 171 | 87.13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 10.50 | 45 | 46.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neutral | 5 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 19 | 15.66 | 79 | 59.49 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 14 | 741 | 14 | 462 | 25 | 4/42 | 18.48 | 3.74 | 29.64 | 1 | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 4 | 207 | 3 | 177 | 5 | 3/49 | 35.40 | 5.13 | 41.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Neutral | 5 | 5 | 264 | 4 | 171 | 3 | 2/41 | 57.00 | 3.88 | 88.00 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting first | 12 | 12 | 3 | 132 | 24 | 14.66 | 189 | 69.84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Chasing | 6 | 6 | 1 | 85 | 21 | 17.00 | 106 | 80.18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling first | 8 | 8 | 444 | 8 | 307 | 10 | 3/51 | 30.70 | 4.14 | 44.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Defending a total | 15 | 15 | 768 | 13 | 503 | 23 | 4/42 | 21.86 | 3.92 | 33.39 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 23 | 18.50 | 58 | 63.79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| No. 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 19 | 15.66 | 78 | 60.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| No. 8 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 112 | 24 | 14.00 | 133 | 84.21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| No. 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21.00 | 26 | 80.76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 7 | 7 | 2 | 83 | 24 | 16.60 | 91 | 91.20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Lost | 11 | 11 | 2 | 134 | 21 | 14.88 | 204 | 65.68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 10 | 10 | 513 | 10 | 309 | 18 | 4/42 | 17.16 | 3.61 | 28.50 | 1 | 0 |
| Lost | 13 | 13 | 699 | 11 | 501 | 15 | 3/49 | 33.40 | 4.30 | 46.60 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 197 | 24 | 17.90 | 265 | 74.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 7* | 6.66 | 30 | 66.66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18 | 18 | 963 | 16 | 662 | 26 | 3/46 | 25.46 | 4.12 | 37.03 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 | 249 | 5 | 148 | 7 | 4/42 | 21.14 | 3.56 | 35.57 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands | 3 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 24 | 19.50 | 51 | 76.47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands | 3 | 3 | 161 | 1 | 101 | 7 | 4/42 | 14.42 | 3.76 | 23.00 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting first | 12 | 12 | 3 | 132 | 24 | 14.66 | 189 | 69.84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Chasing | 6 | 6 | 1 | 85 | 21 | 17.00 | 106 | 80.18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| All | 23 | 18 | 4 | 217 | 24 | 15.50 | 295 | 73.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling first | 8 | 8 | 444 | 8 | 307 | 10 | 3/51 | 30.70 | 4.14 | 44.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Defending a total | 15 | 15 | 768 | 13 | 503 | 23 | 4/42 | 21.86 | 3.92 | 33.39 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 23 | 23 | 1,212 | 21 | 810 | 33 | 4/42 | 24.54 | 4.00 | 36.72 | 1 | 0 |
- not recorded in the scorecards · N/A no dismissals or balls to divide by
Best ODI performances
| Score | BF | SR | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 30 | 80.00 | 0 | 1 | New Zealand | Newlands | 1994-12-06 |
| 23 | 22 | 104.54 | 3 | 0 | Australia | St George's Park | 1994-04-04 |
| 21 | 26 | 80.76 | 1 | 1 | Sri Lanka | Mangaung Oval | 1994-12-15 |
| 19 | 29 | 65.51 | 0 | 0 | Australia | Gaddafi Stadium | 1994-10-12 |
| 19 | 20 | 95.00 | 2 | 0 | Pakistan | Kingsmead | 1994-12-17 |
| 18 | 14 | 128.57 | 1 | 1 | Australia | Mangaung Oval | 1994-04-08 |
| 14 | 36 | 38.88 | 0 | 0 | Pakistan | National Stadium, Karachi | 1994-10-16 |
| 11 | 18 | 61.11 | 0 | 0 | Australia | Iqbal Stadium | 1994-10-18 |
| 11 | 7 | 157.14 | 2 | 0 | Sri Lanka | St George's Park | 1994-12-21 |
| 10* | 22 | 45.45 | 0 | 0 | Australia | Arbab Niaz Stadium | 1994-10-24 |
| Figures | Balls | Mdns | Econ | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/42 | 48 | 0 | 5.25 | Pakistan | Newlands | 1995-01-10 |
| 3/46 | 39 | 0 | 7.07 | New Zealand | SuperSport Park | 1994-12-11 |
| 3/49 | 51 | 0 | 5.76 | Pakistan | Iqbal Stadium | 1994-10-28 |
| 3/51 | 60 | 1 | 5.10 | Sri Lanka | Mangaung Oval | 1994-12-15 |
| 2/22 | 60 | 4 | 2.20 | Australia | Kingsmead | 1994-02-24 |
| 2/24 | 60 | 3 | 2.40 | Australia | St George's Park | 1994-04-04 |
| 2/26 | 57 | 1 | 2.73 | Pakistan | The Wanderers Stadium | 1995-01-12 |
| 2/28 | 53 | 1 | 3.16 | New Zealand | Newlands | 1994-12-06 |
| 2/29 | 60 | 0 | 2.90 | Australia | The Wanderers Stadium | 1994-02-19 |
| 2/32 | 60 | 2 | 3.20 | Australia | KuGumpo City | 1994-04-02 |
Latest ODI matches
| Date | Opponent | Bat | Bowl | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-02-23 | New Zealand | 7 | 0/33 | Lancaster Park | New Zealand won by 46 runs |
| 1995-02-18 | India | 7* | 0/28 | Seddon Park | South Africa won by 14 runs |
| 1995-02-15 | Australia | 0 | 1/19 | Basin Reserve | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 1995-01-12 | Pakistan | did not bat | 2/26 | The Wanderers Stadium | South Africa won by 157 runs |
| 1995-01-10 | Pakistan | 6 | 4/42 | Newlands | South Africa won by 37 runs |
| 1994-12-21 | Sri Lanka | 11 | 0/25 | St George's Park | South Africa won by 44 runs |
| 1994-12-17 | Pakistan | 19 | 0/31 | Kingsmead | Pakistan won by 8 wickets |
| 1994-12-15 | Sri Lanka | 21 | 3/51 | Mangaung Oval | Sri Lanka won by 35 runs |
| 1994-12-11 | New Zealand | 10 | 3/46 | SuperSport Park | South Africa won by 81 runs |
| 1994-12-06 | New Zealand | 24 | 2/28 | Newlands | South Africa won by 69 runs |