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John Gleeson
Bowler · 1967 to 1972 · 29 internationals
29Internationals
395Runs
0Hundreds
93Wickets
17Catches
Career records by format
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 8/186 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 29 | 56 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0.303 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Career records checked 2026-09-30. Independent of the scorecard archive.
John Gleeson: Test stats
Scorecard coverage
| Format | Official bat inns | In scorecards | Official bowl inns | In scorecards | First | Latest | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 46 | 46 | 53 | 53 | 1967-12-23 | 1972-07-13 | Complete |
Questions fans ask about John Gleeson
- How many Test runs has John Gleeson scored?
- John Gleeson has 395 runs in 46 Test innings from 29 matches at an average of 10.39. Highest score: 45.
- What is John Gleeson's Test batting average?
- John Gleeson's Test batting average is 10.39, from 395 runs and 46 innings.
- How many Test wickets has John Gleeson taken?
- John Gleeson has taken 93 wickets in Test from 29 matches at a bowling average of 36.20. Best innings: 5/61.
- Which teams has John Gleeson played international cricket for?
- John Gleeson is recorded for Australia in this publication.
- When did John Gleeson play international cricket?
- This career snapshot covers 1967 to 1972. Dates follow the official record, not only the scorecard archive.
Explore every recorded innings
30 match appearances in available scorecards. Filters apply to this archive only.
Latest appearances
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-13 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1972-06-22 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1972-06-08 | Australia v England | Test | England won by 89 runs |
| 1971-01-29 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1971-01-21 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1971-01-09 | Australia v England | Test | England won by 299 runs |
| 1970-12-31 | Australia v England | Test | No result |
| 1970-12-11 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1970-11-27 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1970-03-05 | Australia v South Africa | Test | South Africa won by 323 runs |
| 1970-02-19 | Australia v South Africa | Test | South Africa won by 307 runs |
| 1970-02-05 | Australia v South Africa | Test | South Africa won by inns & 129 runs |
TEST CAREER · 1967 to 1972
John Gleeson in Tests
Complete: every official innings is in the scorecards
93Wickets
36.20Average
2.28Economy
95.23Strike rate
5/61Best
3Five-fors
Official Test record
| Batting | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Bowling | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 8/186 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fielding | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/Inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 29 | 56 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0.303 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Test career in charts
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Caught20 · 43.5%
Bowled13 · 28.3%
LBW3 · 6.5%
Run out2 · 4.3%
Not out8 · 17.4%
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Recent Test form
Last 10 batting innings
79runs
8.77average
31.34strike rate
050s
0100s
Last 10 bowling innings
7wickets
62.28average
2.27economy
164.00strike rate
3/60best
Test record by situation
complete career| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 13 | 19 | 2 | 131 | 30 | 7.70 | 445 | 29.43 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| India | 7 | 11 | 2 | 81 | 18* | 9.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| South Africa | 4 | 8 | 1 | 63 | 24 | 9.00 | 215 | 29.30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| West Indies | 5 | 8 | 3 | 120 | 45 | 24.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 13 | 22 | 3,391 | 150 | 1,179 | 29 | 4/83 | 40.65 | 2.08 | 116.93 | 1 | 0 |
| India | 7 | 14 | 1,930 | 103 | 604 | 19 | 4/56 | 31.78 | 1.87 | 101.57 | 1 | 0 |
| West Indies | 5 | 10 | 2,006 | 57 | 844 | 26 | 5/61 | 32.46 | 2.52 | 77.15 | 1 | 2 |
| South Africa | 4 | 7 | 1,530 | 68 | 740 | 19 | 5/125 | 38.94 | 2.90 | 80.52 | 1 | 1 |
| All | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 22 | 5 | 228 | 45 | 13.41 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Away | 15 | 24 | 3 | 167 | 30 | 7.95 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 6 | - | 0 |
| All | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 27 | 4,638 | 147 | 1,706 | 49 | 5/61 | 34.81 | 2.20 | 94.65 | 2 | 2 |
| Away | 15 | 26 | 4,219 | 231 | 1,661 | 44 | 5/125 | 37.75 | 2.36 | 95.88 | 2 | 1 |
| All | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 10 | 10 | 2 | 89 | 45 | 11.12 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2nd innings of the match | 19 | 19 | 3 | 183 | 42* | 11.43 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 5 | - | 0 |
| 3rd innings of the match | 9 | 9 | 3 | 68 | 24 | 11.33 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 4th innings of the match | 8 | 8 | 0 | 55 | 30 | 6.87 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 19 | 19 | 3,622 | 154 | 1,345 | 30 | 4/83 | 44.83 | 2.22 | 120.73 | 1 | 0 |
| 2nd innings of the match | 10 | 10 | 1,437 | 66 | 479 | 14 | 3/60 | 34.21 | 2.00 | 102.64 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd innings of the match | 15 | 15 | 2,762 | 106 | 1,183 | 37 | 5/61 | 31.97 | 2.56 | 74.64 | 3 | 3 |
| 4th innings of the match | 9 | 9 | 1,036 | 52 | 360 | 12 | 3/44 | 30.00 | 2.08 | 86.33 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 24 | 4.16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 83 | 18* | 11.85 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| No. 10 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 293 | 45 | 10.10 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| No. 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 18.00 | 70 | 25.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 10 | 15 | 4 | 161 | 45 | 14.63 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Lost | 9 | 18 | 2 | 130 | 30 | 8.12 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| Drawn | 10 | 13 | 2 | 104 | 17 | 9.45 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| All | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 10 | 19 | 2,581 | 123 | 838 | 35 | 5/61 | 23.94 | 1.94 | 73.74 | 2 | 1 |
| Lost | 9 | 17 | 3,190 | 133 | 1,349 | 39 | 5/122 | 34.58 | 2.53 | 81.79 | 2 | 2 |
| Drawn | 10 | 17 | 3,086 | 122 | 1,180 | 19 | 3/60 | 62.10 | 2.29 | 162.42 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 18* | 16.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 97 | 19 | 8.08 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 1969 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 124 | 45 | 17.71 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 84 | 24 | 8.40 | 272 | 30.88 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 16 | 5.25 | 71 | 29.57 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 30 | 12.33 | 129 | 28.68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2 | 4 | 384 | 13 | 120 | 4 | 2/36 | 30.00 | 1.87 | 96.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 9 | 16 | 2,543 | 114 | 858 | 30 | 5/61 | 28.60 | 2.02 | 84.76 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | 6 | 12 | 2,172 | 98 | 887 | 23 | 4/56 | 38.56 | 2.45 | 94.43 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 10 | 2,378 | 104 | 983 | 25 | 5/125 | 39.32 | 2.48 | 95.12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 6 | 920 | 21 | 362 | 8 | 4/83 | 45.25 | 2.36 | 115.00 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 5 | 460 | 28 | 157 | 3 | 2/45 | 52.33 | 2.04 | 153.33 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 4 | 7 | 3 | 110 | 45 | 27.50 | 329 | 33.43 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Brisbane Cricket Ground | 3 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 15 | 6.60 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Adelaide Oval | 3 | 5 | 1 | 52 | 18* | 13.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Old Trafford | 2 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 30 | 8.00 | 103 | 31.06 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 6.00 | 37 | 48.64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 46 | 8 | 395 | 45 | 10.39 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 4 | 8 | 1,234 | 39 | 477 | 15 | 4/83 | 31.80 | 2.31 | 82.26 | 2 | 0 |
| Adelaide Oval | 3 | 6 | 992 | 17 | 488 | 9 | 3/91 | 54.22 | 2.95 | 110.22 | 0 | 0 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 3 | 6 | 788 | 30 | 234 | 9 | 5/61 | 26.00 | 1.78 | 87.55 | 0 | 1 |
| Brisbane Cricket Ground | 3 | 5 | 1,112 | 40 | 361 | 12 | 5/122 | 30.08 | 1.94 | 92.66 | 0 | 1 |
| Old Trafford | 2 | 4 | 409 | 29 | 126 | 7 | 3/44 | 18.00 | 1.84 | 58.42 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 29 | 53 | 8,857 | 378 | 3,367 | 93 | 5/61 | 36.20 | 2.28 | 95.23 | 4 | 3 |
- 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 | 103 | 43.68 | 3 | 0 | West Indies | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1969-02-14 |
| 42* | 135 | 31.11 | 3 | 0 | West Indies | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1969-01-03 |
| 30 | 75 | 40.00 | 3 | 0 | England | Old Trafford | 1972-06-08 |
| 24 | 87 | 27.58 | 2 | 0 | South Africa | Kingsmead | 1970-02-05 |
| 19 | 43 | 44.18 | 2 | 0 | England | Kennington Oval | 1968-08-22 |
| 18* | - | - | 1 | 0 | India | Adelaide Oval | 1967-12-23 |
| 17 | - | - | 2 | 0 | West Indies | Adelaide Oval | 1969-01-24 |
| 17 | 49 | 34.69 | 2 | 0 | South Africa | Newlands | 1970-01-22 |
| 16 | 46 | 34.78 | 2 | 0 | England | Adelaide Oval | 1971-01-29 |
| 15 | - | - | 0 | 0 | India | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1968-01-19 |
| Figures | Balls | Mdns | Econ | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/61 | 212 | 9 | 1.72 | West Indies | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1968-12-26 |
| 5/122 | 264 | 5 | 2.77 | West Indies | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1968-12-06 |
| 5/125 | 270 | 15 | 2.77 | South Africa | The Wanderers Stadium | 1970-02-19 |
| 4/56 | 192 | 17 | 1.75 | India | Brabourne Stadium | 1969-11-04 |
| 4/70 | 180 | 11 | 2.33 | South Africa | Newlands | 1970-01-22 |
| 4/83 | 232 | 7 | 2.14 | England | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1971-01-09 |
| 4/91 | 208 | 5 | 2.62 | West Indies | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1969-01-03 |
| 3/44 | 180 | 14 | 1.46 | England | Old Trafford | 1968-06-06 |
| 3/50 | 168 | 6 | 1.78 | India | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1968-01-19 |
| 3/52 | 214 | 18 | 1.45 | India | Brabourne Stadium | 1969-11-04 |
Latest Test matches
| Date | Opponent | Bat | Bowl | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-13 | England | 6* | 0/22 & 0/49 | Trent Bridge | Match drawn |
| 1972-06-22 | England | 1 | 0/25 | Lord's | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 1972-06-08 | England | 0 & 30 | 2/45 & 1/16 | Old Trafford | England won by 89 runs |
| 1971-01-29 | England | 16 | 0/78 & 1/69 | Adelaide Oval | Match drawn |
| 1971-01-21 | England | 5 | 3/60 & 0/18 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Match drawn |
| 1971-01-09 | England | 0 & 0 | 4/83 & 0/54 | Sydney Cricket Ground | England won by 299 runs |
| 1970-12-31 | Australia v England | did not bat | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | No result |
| 1970-12-11 | England | 15 | 1/78 & 3/68 | WACA Ground | Match drawn |
| 1970-11-27 | England | 0 & 6 | 2/97 | Brisbane Cricket Ground | Match drawn |
| 1970-03-05 | South Africa | 8 & 0 | 2/90 & 1/142 | St George's Park | South Africa won by 323 runs |