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Dean Jones
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Dean Mervyn Jones was an Australian cricket visionary who pioneered modern aggressive One-Day International batting in the 1980s. Known for charging down the pitch to fast bowlers, electric running between the wickets, and aggressive fielding, Jones changed the tactical landscape of limited-overs cricket.
Immortal 210 in the Scorching Chennai Tied Test
In September 1986, during the sweltering heat (42°C) and oppressive humidity of the Tied Test at Chepauk, Madras, Jones battled severe dehydration, heat stroke, and persistent vomiting to bat for 502 minutes and score 210 runs. It is widely hailed as one of the bravest and greatest individual innings in Test history.
Jones was an integral cog in Allan Border's 1987 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning Australian team in Kolkata. He passed away suddenly on 24 September 2020 in Mumbai while serving as a commentator for the IPL.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 52 | 89 | 3,631 | 210 | 46.55 | 54.34 | 11 | 14 | 1 |
| ODI | 164 | 161 | 6,068 | 145 | 44.61 | 72.56 | 7 | 46 | 3 |
| T20I | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
| IPL / Franchise | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 89 | 3,631 | 210 | 46.55 | 54.34 | 11 | 14 | 381 | 18 | 34 |
| ODI | 164 | 161 | 6,068 | 145 | 44.61 | 72.56 | 7 | 46 | 448 | 43 | 54 |
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 1 | 1/5 | 64.00 | 3.20 | 0 |
| ODI | 164 | 3 | 1/9 | 27.00 | 3.85 | 0 |
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
Test Debut in Trinidad
Debuted against Clive Lloyd's West Indies at Queen's Park Oval.
Epic 210 in Madras Tied Test
Batted through dehydration and 42°C heat in only the second Tied Test in cricket history.
World Cup Glory in Kolkata
Scored key runs as Australia won their maiden World Cup title at Eden Gardens.
Career Best 145 vs England
Blasted match-winning 145 in ODI at Brisbane.
Sudden Passing in Mumbai
Passed away in Mumbai during IPL broadcasting; tributes poured in across world cricket.
SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
Highest Score in a Tied Test Match (210 vs India)
Scored 210 in 502 minutes at Chepauk in the historic Tied Test of 1986.
Pioneer of 44+ Average in 1980s ODI Cricket
Accumulated 6,068 runs at 44.61 avg in an era where 35 avg was considered world-class.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
1987 ICC Cricket World Cup Champion, Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1990), Australian Cricket Hall of Fame (2019)
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
Captained Australia in 1 Test (won) and 11 ODIs (9 wins, 2 losses, win% 81.8%).
| Format | Matches Led | Won | Lost | Tied / Draw | Win % | Major Trophies & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.81% | Australia ODI Captaincy (81.8% win rate) |
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
Official Career Retrospective
Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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