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Bob Cowper
All-rounder · 1964 to 1968 · 27 internationals
27Internationals
2,061Runs
5Hundreds
36Wickets
21Catches
Career records by format
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 7/135 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 50 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0.420 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Career records checked 2026-09-30. Independent of the scorecard archive.
Bob Cowper: Test stats
Scorecard coverage
| Format | Official bat inns | In scorecards | Official bowl inns | In scorecards | First | Latest | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 46 | 46 | 36 | 36 | 1964-07-02 | 1968-07-25 | Complete |
Questions fans ask about Bob Cowper
- How many Test runs has Bob Cowper scored?
- Bob Cowper has 2,061 runs in 46 Test innings from 27 matches at an average of 46.84. Highest score: 307.
- What is Bob Cowper's Test batting average?
- Bob Cowper's Test batting average is 46.84, from 2,061 runs and 46 innings.
- How many Test wickets has Bob Cowper taken?
- Bob Cowper has taken 36 wickets in Test from 27 matches at a bowling average of 31.63. Best innings: 4/48.
- How many international centuries does Bob Cowper have?
- Bob Cowper has 5 international hundreds: 5 in Test.
- Which teams has Bob Cowper played international cricket for?
- Bob Cowper is recorded for Australia in this publication.
- When did Bob Cowper play international cricket?
- This career snapshot covers 1964 to 1968. Dates follow the official record, not only the scorecard archive.
Explore every recorded innings
27 match appearances in available scorecards. Filters apply to this archive only.
Latest appearances
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-07-25 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1968-07-11 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1968-06-20 | Australia v England | Test | Match drawn |
| 1968-06-06 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 159 runs |
| 1968-01-26 | Australia v India | Test | Australia won by 144 runs |
| 1968-01-19 | Australia v India | Test | Australia won by 39 runs |
| 1967-12-30 | Australia v India | Test | Australia won by inns & 4 runs |
| 1967-12-23 | Australia v India | Test | Australia won by 146 runs |
| 1967-02-24 | Australia v South Africa | Test | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 1967-02-03 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Match drawn |
| 1967-01-20 | Australia v South Africa | Test | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 1966-12-31 | Australia v South Africa | Test | Australia won by 6 wickets |
TEST CAREER · 1964 to 1968
Bob Cowper in Tests
Complete: every official innings is in the scorecards
2,061Runs
46.84Bat avg
-Strike rate
36Wickets
31.63Bowl avg
2.27Economy
Official Test record
| Batting | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Bowling | Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 7/135 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fielding | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/Inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 27 | 50 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0.420 | 2 (2ct 0st) |
Test career in charts
01-4950-99100+* not out
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Caught21 · 45.7%
Bowled14 · 30.4%
LBW4 · 8.7%
Run out1 · 2.2%
Stumped4 · 8.7%
Not out2 · 4.3%
1-0 inns
263.505 inns
340.5521 inns
457.3013 inns
537.504 inns
633.663 inns
7-0 inns
8-0 inns
9-0 inns
10-0 inns
11-0 inns
16
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Recent Test form
Last 10 batting innings
388runs
43.11average
39.03strike rate
150s
1100s
Last 10 bowling innings
20wickets
22.30average
1.97economy
67.90strike rate
4/48best
Test record by situation
complete career| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 9 | 15 | 1 | 686 | 307 | 49.00 | 1,696 | 40.44 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| India | 6 | 11 | 1 | 604 | 165 | 60.40 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| South Africa | 5 | 10 | 0 | 255 | 60 | 25.50 | - | - | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | 0 |
| West Indies | 5 | 8 | 0 | 417 | 143 | 52.12 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 83 | 49.50 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 7 | 10 | 794 | 41 | 317 | 10 | 4/48 | 31.70 | 2.39 | 79.40 | 1 | 0 |
| India | 6 | 9 | 966 | 35 | 295 | 13 | 4/49 | 22.69 | 1.83 | 74.30 | 2 | 0 |
| South Africa | 5 | 9 | 831 | 47 | 301 | 10 | 3/27 | 30.10 | 2.17 | 83.10 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 5 | 7 | 348 | 12 | 190 | 2 | 1/26 | 95.00 | 3.27 | 174.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 66 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 1/36 | 36.00 | 3.27 | 66.00 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1,061 | 307 | 75.78 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Away | 18 | 32 | 2 | 1,000 | 143 | 33.33 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | 0 |
| All | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10 | 1,004 | 37 | 315 | 15 | 4/49 | 21.00 | 1.88 | 66.93 | 2 | 0 |
| Away | 17 | 26 | 2,001 | 101 | 824 | 21 | 4/48 | 39.23 | 2.47 | 95.28 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 13 | 13 | 0 | 570 | 102 | 43.84 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | 0 |
| 2nd innings of the match | 14 | 14 | 0 | 843 | 307 | 60.21 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 0 |
| 3rd innings of the match | 14 | 14 | 1 | 586 | 165 | 45.07 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 0 |
| 4th innings of the match | 5 | 5 | 1 | 62 | 30 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 8 | 8 | 510 | 19 | 251 | 5 | 3/57 | 50.20 | 2.95 | 102.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd innings of the match | 13 | 13 | 1,067 | 60 | 358 | 14 | 4/48 | 25.57 | 2.01 | 76.21 | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd innings of the match | 7 | 7 | 394 | 10 | 185 | 5 | 1/20 | 37.00 | 2.81 | 78.80 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th innings of the match | 8 | 8 | 1,034 | 49 | 345 | 12 | 4/49 | 28.75 | 2.00 | 86.16 | 2 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 254 | 165 | 63.50 | 636 | 39.93 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| No. 3 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 811 | 143 | 40.55 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | 0 |
| No. 4 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 745 | 307 | 57.30 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 0 |
| No. 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 150 | 60 | 37.50 | - | - | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 |
| No. 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 101 | 83 | 33.66 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 8 | 13 | 0 | 633 | 165 | 48.69 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 |
| Lost | 7 | 14 | 0 | 434 | 81 | 31.00 | - | - | 0 | 4 | 2 | - | 0 |
| Drawn | 12 | 19 | 2 | 994 | 307 | 58.47 | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | - | 0 |
| All | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 7 | 11 | 1,350 | 57 | 444 | 21 | 4/48 | 21.14 | 1.97 | 64.28 | 3 | 0 |
| Lost | 7 | 11 | 855 | 43 | 319 | 8 | 3/27 | 39.87 | 2.23 | 106.87 | 0 | 0 |
| Drawn | 10 | 14 | 800 | 38 | 376 | 7 | 1/16 | 53.71 | 2.82 | 114.28 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 220 | 83 | 36.66 | - | - | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1965 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 543 | 143 | 49.36 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1966 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 408 | 307 | 58.28 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 426 | 108 | 47.33 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 464 | 165 | 42.18 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 3 | 4 | 204 | 6 | 92 | 1 | 1/36 | 92.00 | 2.70 | 204.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | 7 | 10 | 476 | 16 | 233 | 4 | 1/16 | 58.25 | 2.93 | 119.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 5 | 276 | 5 | 159 | 2 | 1/21 | 79.50 | 3.45 | 138.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 7 | 691 | 45 | 209 | 9 | 3/27 | 23.22 | 1.81 | 76.77 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 10 | 1,358 | 66 | 446 | 20 | 4/48 | 22.30 | 1.97 | 67.90 | 3 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 4 | 5 | 0 | 506 | 307 | 101.20 | 984 | 51.42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 2 | 4 | 0 | 257 | 165 | 64.25 | 604 | 42.54 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 2 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 25 | 10.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 |
| Brisbane Cricket Ground | 2 | 3 | 0 | 98 | 51 | 32.66 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Headingley | 2 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 27 | 11.33 | 153 | 22.22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 46 | 2 | 2,061 | 307 | 46.84 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Cricket Ground | 2 | 4 | 542 | 17 | 162 | 8 | 4/104 | 20.25 | 1.79 | 67.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Queen's Park Oval | 2 | 3 | 114 | 1 | 79 | 2 | 1/26 | 39.50 | 4.15 | 57.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 2 | 3 | 350 | 18 | 103 | 5 | 4/49 | 20.60 | 1.76 | 70.00 | 1 | 0 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 2 | 3 | 222 | 9 | 113 | 2 | 1/36 | 56.50 | 3.05 | 111.00 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 27 | 36 | 3,005 | 138 | 1,139 | 36 | 4/48 | 31.63 | 2.27 | 83.47 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 589 | 52.12 | 20 | 0 | England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1966-02-11 |
| 165 | 345 | 47.82 | 13 | 0 | India | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1968-01-26 |
| 143 | - | - | 18 | 0 | West Indies | Queen's Park Oval | 1965-03-26 |
| 108 | - | - | 13 | 0 | India | Adelaide Oval | 1967-12-23 |
| 102 | - | - | - | 0 | West Indies | Kensington Oval | 1965-05-05 |
| 99 | 183 | 54.09 | 13 | 0 | England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1965-12-30 |
| 92 | - | - | 7 | 0 | India | Adelaide Oval | 1967-12-23 |
| 83 | 155 | 53.54 | 8 | 0 | Pakistan | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1964-12-04 |
| 81 | - | - | 13 | 0 | India | Brabourne Stadium | 1964-10-10 |
| 69 | - | - | - | 0 | West Indies | Queen's Park Oval | 1965-05-14 |
| Figures | Balls | Mdns | Econ | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/48 | 156 | 11 | 1.84 | England | Old Trafford | 1968-06-06 |
| 4/49 | 206 | 12 | 1.42 | India | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1968-01-26 |
| 4/104 | 318 | 8 | 1.96 | India | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1968-01-19 |
| 3/27 | 117 | 9 | 1.38 | South Africa | St George's Park | 1967-02-24 |
| 3/31 | 120 | 5 | 1.55 | India | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1968-01-19 |
| 3/57 | 222 | 14 | 1.54 | South Africa | Kingsmead | 1967-01-20 |
| 2/82 | 234 | 12 | 2.10 | England | Old Trafford | 1968-06-06 |
| 1/16 | 24 | 0 | 4.00 | England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1965-12-30 |
| 1/20 | 48 | 0 | 2.50 | England | Brisbane Cricket Ground | 1965-12-10 |
| 1/20 | 64 | 2 | 1.87 | India | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1967-12-30 |
Latest Test matches
| Date | Opponent | Bat | Bowl | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-07-25 | England | 27 & 5 | 1/24 & 1/22 | Headingley | Match drawn |
| 1968-07-11 | England | 57 & 25* | 0/25 | Edgbaston | Match drawn |
| 1968-06-20 | England | 8 & 32 | 0/40 | Lord's | Match drawn |
| 1968-06-06 | England | 0 & 37 | 4/48 & 2/82 | Old Trafford | Australia won by 159 runs |
| 1968-01-26 | India | 32 & 165 | 1/21 & 4/49 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Australia won by 144 runs |
| 1968-01-19 | India | 51 & 25 | 3/31 & 4/104 | Brisbane Cricket Ground | Australia won by 39 runs |
| 1967-12-30 | India | 12 | 1/20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by inns & 4 runs |
| 1967-12-23 | India | 92 & 108 | 0/14 | Adelaide Oval | Australia won by 146 runs |
| 1967-02-24 | South Africa | 60 & 54 | 3/27 & 0/26 | St George's Park | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 1967-02-03 | South Africa | 25 & 16 | 1/36 | The Wanderers Stadium | Match drawn |