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Jim Burke
Top-order batter · 1951 to 1959 · 24 internationals
24Internationals
1,280Runs
3Hundreds
8Wickets
18Catches
Career records by format
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 24 | 16 | 814 | 41 | 230 | 8 | 4/37 | 4/52 | 28.75 | 1.69 | 101.75 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 24 | 45 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0.400 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Career records checked 2026-09-30. Independent of the scorecard archive.
Jim Burke: Test stats
Scorecard coverage
| Format | Official bat inns | In scorecards | Official bowl inns | In scorecards | First | Latest | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 44 | 44 | 16 | 16 | 1951-02-02 | 1959-02-13 | Complete |
Questions fans ask about Jim Burke
- How many Test runs has Jim Burke scored?
- Jim Burke has 1,280 runs in 44 Test innings from 24 matches at an average of 34.59. Highest score: 189.
- What is Jim Burke's Test batting average?
- Jim Burke's Test batting average is 34.59, from 1,280 runs and 44 innings.
- How many Test wickets has Jim Burke taken?
- Jim Burke has taken 8 wickets in Test from 24 matches at a bowling average of 28.75. Best innings: 4/37.
- How many international centuries does Jim Burke have?
- Jim Burke has 3 international hundreds: 3 in Test.
- Which teams has Jim Burke played international cricket for?
- Jim Burke is recorded for Australia in this publication.
- When did Jim Burke play international cricket?
- This career snapshot covers 1951 to 1959. Dates follow the official record, not only the scorecard archive.
Explore every recorded innings
24 match appearances in available scorecards. Filters apply to this archive only.
Latest appearances
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-02-13 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 1959-01-30 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 1959-01-09 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1958-12-31 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1958-12-05 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1958-02-28 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1958-02-07 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 1958-01-24 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Match drawn |
| 1957-12-31 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Australia won by inns & 141 runs |
| 1957-12-23 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Match drawn |
| 1956-11-02 | Australia v India | Test | Australia won by 94 runs |
| 1956-10-26 | Australia v India | Test | Match drawn |
TEST CAREER · 1951 to 1959
Jim Burke in Tests
Complete: every official innings is in the scorecards
1,280Runs
34.59Average
-Strike rate
3Hundreds
5Fifties
189Highest
Official Test record
| Batting | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Bowling | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 24 | 16 | 814 | 41 | 230 | 8 | 4/37 | 4/52 | 28.75 | 1.69 | 101.75 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fielding | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/Inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 24 | 45 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0.400 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Test career in charts
01-4950-99100+* not out
1
0
11
1-9
20
10-24
4
25-49
5
50-99
3
100+
Caught23 · 52.3%
Bowled10 · 22.7%
LBW3 · 6.8%
Stumped1 · 2.3%
Not out7 · 15.9%
144.004 inns
233.1433 inns
320.254 inns
4-0 inns
5-0 inns
6113.002 inns
7-0 inns
8-0 inns
915.001 inns
10-0 inns
11-0 inns
Recent Test form
Last 10 batting innings
199runs
28.42average
25.87strike rate
150s
0100s
Test record by situation
complete career| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 14 | 28 | 5 | 676 | 101* | 29.39 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| South Africa | 5 | 8 | 2 | 389 | 189 | 64.83 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 |
| India | 3 | 4 | 0 | 183 | 161 | 45.75 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 7.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 9.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 20 | 4 | 423 | 101* | 26.43 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Away | 14 | 24 | 3 | 857 | 189 | 40.80 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 11 | 11 | 0 | 461 | 189 | 41.90 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2nd innings of the match | 13 | 13 | 0 | 372 | 161 | 28.61 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 3rd innings of the match | 10 | 10 | 1 | 282 | 101* | 31.33 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 4th innings of the match | 10 | 10 | 6 | 165 | 58* | 41.25 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 176 | 161 | 44.00 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| No. 2 | 18 | 33 | 6 | 895 | 189 | 33.14 | - | - | 1 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| No. 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 81 | 44 | 20.25 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| No. 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 113 | 101* | 113.00 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| No. 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 11 | 19 | 5 | 674 | 189 | 48.14 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Lost | 7 | 14 | 0 | 237 | 44 | 16.92 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Drawn | 6 | 11 | 2 | 369 | 161 | 41.00 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 143 | 101* | 28.60 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 44 | 29.00 | 173 | 33.52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 18 | 11.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 468 | 161 | 31.20 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 215 | 189 | 107.50 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 243 | 83 | 40.50 | - | - | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 130 | 66 | 26.00 | 440 | 29.54 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| All | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Oval | 4 | 8 | 2 | 236 | 101* | 39.33 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 3 | 6 | 1 | 62 | 18* | 12.40 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 2 | 4 | 0 | 77 | 44 | 19.25 | 268 | 28.73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 2 | 4 | 2 | 107 | 81 | 53.50 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 24 | 44 | 7 | 1,280 | 189 | 34.59 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 |
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | - | - | 15 | 0 | South Africa | Newlands | 1957-12-31 |
| 161 | - | - | - | 0 | India | Brabourne Stadium | 1956-10-26 |
| 101* | - | - | 9 | 0 | England | Adelaide Oval | 1951-02-02 |
| 83 | - | - | - | 0 | South Africa | Kingsmead | 1958-01-24 |
| 81 | - | - | - | 0 | South Africa | The Wanderers Stadium | 1958-02-07 |
| 66 | 191 | 34.55 | 2 | 0 | England | Adelaide Oval | 1959-01-30 |
| 65 | - | - | 6 | 0 | England | Lord's | 1956-06-21 |
| 58* | - | - | 7 | 0 | England | Trent Bridge | 1956-06-07 |
| 44 | 85 | 51.76 | 1 | 0 | England | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1954-12-17 |
| 41 | - | - | 5 | 0 | England | Headingley | 1956-07-12 |
Latest Test matches
| Date | Opponent | Bat | Bowl | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-02-13 | England | 16 & 13 | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 1959-01-30 | England | 66 & 16* | 0/6 | Adelaide Oval | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 1959-01-09 | England | 12 & 7 | 2/26 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Match drawn |
| 1958-12-31 | England | 3 & 18* | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1958-12-05 | England | 20 & 28* | 0/17 | Brisbane Cricket Ground | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1958-02-28 | South Africa | 8 | - | St George's Park | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1958-02-07 | South Africa | 81 & 0* | 0/8 | The Wanderers Stadium | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 1958-01-24 | South Africa | 2 & 83 | - | Kingsmead | Match drawn |
| 1957-12-31 | South Africa | 189 | 1/23 & 0/7 | Newlands | Australia won by inns & 141 runs |
| 1957-12-23 | South Africa | 16 & 10* | 1/39 | The Wanderers Stadium | Match drawn |