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Ian Meckiff
Bowler · 1957 to 1963 · 18 internationals
18Internationals
154Runs
0Hundreds
45Wickets
9Catches
Career records by format
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 9/107 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 18 | 36 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0.250 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Career records checked 2026-09-30. Independent of the scorecard archive.
Ian Meckiff: Test stats
Scorecard coverage
| Format | Official bat inns | In scorecards | Official bowl inns | In scorecards | First | Latest | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 20 | 20 | 34 | 34 | 1957-12-23 | 1963-12-06 | Complete |
Questions fans ask about Ian Meckiff
- How many Test runs has Ian Meckiff scored?
- Ian Meckiff has 154 runs in 20 Test innings from 18 matches at an average of 11.84. Highest score: 45*.
- What is Ian Meckiff's Test batting average?
- Ian Meckiff's Test batting average is 11.84, from 154 runs and 20 innings.
- How many Test wickets has Ian Meckiff taken?
- Ian Meckiff has taken 45 wickets in Test from 18 matches at a bowling average of 31.62. Best innings: 6/38.
- Which teams has Ian Meckiff played international cricket for?
- Ian Meckiff is recorded for Australia in this publication.
- When did Ian Meckiff play international cricket?
- This career snapshot covers 1957 to 1963. Dates follow the official record, not only the scorecard archive.
Explore every recorded innings
18 match appearances in available scorecards. Filters apply to this archive only.
Latest appearances
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-12-06 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Match drawn |
| 1961-01-13 | Australia v West Indies | Test | West Indies won by 222 runs |
| 1960-12-09 | Australia v West Indies | Test | Match tied |
| 1960-01-23 | Australia v India | Test | Match drawn |
| 1960-01-13 | Australia v India | Test | Australia won by inns & 55 runs |
| 1960-01-01 | Australia v India | Test | Match drawn |
| 1959-12-19 | Australia v India | Test | India won by 119 runs |
| 1959-12-12 | Australia v India | Test | Australia won by inns & 127 runs |
| 1959-11-21 | Australia v Pakistan | Test | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 1959-11-13 | Australia v Pakistan | Test | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1959-02-13 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 1959-01-09 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
TEST CAREER · 1957 to 1963
Ian Meckiff in Tests
Complete: every official innings is in the scorecards
45Wickets
31.62Average
2.28Economy
82.97Strike rate
6/38Best
2Five-fors
Official Test record
| Batting | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Bowling | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 9/107 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fielding | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/Inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 18 | 36 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0.250 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Test career in charts
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Not out7 · 35.0%
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Recent Test form
Last 10 batting innings
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8.40average
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Last 10 bowling innings
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54.00average
2.88economy
112.25strike rate
3/67best
Test record by situation
complete career| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 6 | 4 | 68 | 45* | 34.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| South Africa | 5 | 5 | 1 | 63 | 26 | 15.75 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| England | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 2.25 | 13 | 69.23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6* | 6.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 10 | 1,140 | 54 | 406 | 12 | 4/79 | 33.83 | 2.13 | 95.00 | 1 | 0 |
| England | 4 | 8 | 898 | 24 | 292 | 17 | 6/38 | 17.17 | 1.95 | 52.82 | 0 | 1 |
| South Africa | 5 | 8 | 1,052 | 24 | 361 | 11 | 5/125 | 32.81 | 2.05 | 95.63 | 0 | 1 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 4 | 324 | 14 | 130 | 3 | 3/45 | 43.33 | 2.40 | 108.00 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 2 | 4 | 320 | 4 | 234 | 2 | 1/74 | 117.00 | 4.38 | 160.00 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 9 | 2 | 28 | 7 | 4.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Away | 9 | 10 | 5 | 124 | 45* | 24.80 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| Neutral | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 13 | 1,226 | 28 | 534 | 19 | 6/38 | 28.10 | 2.61 | 64.52 | 0 | 1 |
| Away | 10 | 19 | 2,430 | 89 | 848 | 26 | 5/125 | 32.61 | 2.09 | 93.46 | 1 | 1 |
| Neutral | 1 | 2 | 78 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 0/8 | N/A | 3.15 | N/A | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 26 | 17.33 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2nd innings of the match | 12 | 12 | 4 | 80 | 45* | 10.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| 4th innings of the match | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 14* | 11.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| All | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 14 | 14 | 1,862 | 53 | 860 | 25 | 5/125 | 34.40 | 2.77 | 74.48 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd innings of the match | 4 | 4 | 262 | 8 | 85 | 2 | 2/38 | 42.50 | 1.94 | 131.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd innings of the match | 16 | 16 | 1,610 | 59 | 478 | 18 | 6/38 | 26.55 | 1.78 | 89.44 | 0 | 1 |
| All | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| No. 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 144 | 45* | 14.40 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| No. 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 6* | 5.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 9 | 9 | 2 | 107 | 45* | 15.28 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| Lost | 2 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 14* | N/A | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Drawn | 5 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 5.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| Tied | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 10 | 19 | 2,026 | 74 | 685 | 25 | 6/38 | 27.40 | 2.02 | 81.04 | 0 | 1 |
| Lost | 2 | 4 | 300 | 9 | 138 | 2 | 1/37 | 69.00 | 2.76 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Drawn | 5 | 9 | 1,232 | 36 | 452 | 17 | 5/125 | 26.58 | 2.20 | 72.47 | 1 | 1 |
| Tied | 1 | 2 | 176 | 1 | 148 | 1 | 1/129 | 148.00 | 5.04 | 176.00 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 11* | 22.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 26 | 9.75 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| 1959 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 66 | 45* | 22.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1960 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 3.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6* | N/A | 15 | 40.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 2 | 3 | 500 | 7 | 195 | 8 | 5/125 | 24.37 | 2.34 | 62.50 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | 4 | 8 | 1,146 | 36 | 328 | 17 | 6/38 | 19.29 | 1.71 | 67.41 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | 6 | 12 | 962 | 32 | 389 | 8 | 3/45 | 48.62 | 2.42 | 120.25 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | 4 | 8 | 974 | 42 | 417 | 11 | 4/79 | 37.90 | 2.56 | 88.54 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 2 | 144 | 3 | 86 | 1 | 1/74 | 86.00 | 3.58 | 144.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0/8 | N/A | 6.00 | N/A | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Cricket Ground | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 4.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6* | 8.00 | 17 | 47.05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 18 | 20 | 7 | 154 | 45* | 11.84 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Cricket Ground | 3 | 5 | 472 | 13 | 219 | 6 | 3/33 | 36.50 | 2.78 | 78.66 | 0 | 0 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 2 | 4 | 466 | 9 | 177 | 11 | 6/38 | 16.09 | 2.27 | 42.36 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 2 | 4 | 288 | 6 | 138 | 2 | 1/45 | 69.00 | 2.87 | 144.00 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 2 | 4 | 728 | 11 | 239 | 10 | 5/125 | 23.90 | 1.96 | 72.80 | 0 | 1 |
| All | 18 | 34 | 3,734 | 120 | 1,423 | 45 | 6/38 | 31.62 | 2.28 | 82.97 | 1 | 2 |
- not recorded in the scorecards · N/A no dismissals or balls to divide by
Test milestones
Best Test performances
| Score | BF | SR | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45* | - | - | - | 0 | India | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 1959-12-12 |
| 26 | - | - | - | 0 | South Africa | The Wanderers Stadium | 1958-02-07 |
| 14* | - | - | - | 0 | India | Green Park | 1959-12-19 |
| 11* | - | - | - | 0 | South Africa | Newlands | 1957-12-31 |
| 11 | - | - | - | 0 | South Africa | The Wanderers Stadium | 1957-12-23 |
| 8 | - | - | - | 0 | South Africa | St George's Park | 1958-02-28 |
| 8 | - | - | - | 0 | India | MA Chidambaram Stadium | 1960-01-13 |
| 7 | - | - | 1 | 0 | South Africa | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1963-12-06 |
| 6* | 9 | 66.66 | 0 | 0 | West Indies | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1961-01-13 |
| 5 | 7 | 71.42 | 0 | 0 | England | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1958-12-05 |
| Figures | Balls | Mdns | Econ | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/38 | 122 | 3 | 1.86 | England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1958-12-31 |
| 5/125 | 248 | 3 | 3.02 | South Africa | The Wanderers Stadium | 1957-12-23 |
| 4/79 | 228 | 12 | 2.07 | India | Brabourne Stadium | 1960-01-01 |
| 3/33 | 136 | 5 | 1.45 | England | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1958-12-05 |
| 3/45 | 114 | 7 | 2.36 | Pakistan | Gaddafi Stadium | 1959-11-21 |
| 3/52 | 208 | 3 | 1.50 | South Africa | The Wanderers Stadium | 1957-12-23 |
| 3/67 | 168 | 8 | 2.39 | India | Brabourne Stadium | 1960-01-01 |
| 3/69 | 192 | 4 | 2.15 | England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1958-12-31 |
| 2/30 | 152 | 7 | 1.18 | England | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1958-12-05 |
| 2/33 | 132 | 10 | 1.50 | India | MA Chidambaram Stadium | 1960-01-13 |
Latest Test matches
| Date | Opponent | Bat | Bowl | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-12-06 | South Africa | 7 | 0/8 | Brisbane Cricket Ground | Match drawn |
| 1961-01-13 | West Indies | 0* & 6* | 1/74 & 0/12 | Sydney Cricket Ground | West Indies won by 222 runs |
| 1960-12-09 | West Indies | 4 & 2 | 1/129 & 0/19 | Brisbane Cricket Ground | Match tied |
| 1960-01-23 | India | 0* | 0/28 & 1/41 | Eden Gardens | Match drawn |
| 1960-01-13 | India | 8 | 0/21 & 2/33 | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Australia won by inns & 55 runs |
| 1960-01-01 | India | 0 | 4/79 & 3/67 | Brabourne Stadium | Match drawn |
| 1959-12-19 | India | 1* & 14* | 0/15 & 1/37 | Green Park | India won by 119 runs |
| 1959-12-12 | India | 45* | 1/52 & 0/33 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Australia won by inns & 127 runs |
| 1959-11-21 | Pakistan | did not bat | 3/45 & 0/44 | Gaddafi Stadium | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 1959-11-13 | Pakistan | 2 | 0/33 & 0/8 | Bangabandhu National Stadium | Australia won by 8 wickets |