George Bennett (cricketer, born 1829)

George Bennett
Personal information
Born(1829-02-12)12 February 1829
Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
Died16 August 1886(1886-08-16) (aged 57)
Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
NicknameFarmer Bennett
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm slow
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1853–1873Kent
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 169
Runs scored 4,199
Batting average 14.73
100s/50s 1/13
Top score 100
Balls bowled 21,799*
Wickets 612
Bowling average 16.89*
5 wickets in innings 41
10 wickets in match 12
Best bowling 9/113
Catches/stumpings 122/–
Source: CricInfo, 26 March 2017

George Bennett (12 February 1829 – 16 August 1886), sometimes known as Farmer Bennett, was an English professional cricketer, who played from 1853 to 1873. He was mainly associated with Kent County Cricket Club, and made more than 150 appearances in important matches.