Bob Simpson Stats, Records, Age, Batting & Bowling Career
Australia
Most Recent Matches
| Match | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | S/R | O | R | W | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
vs Australia
TEST
15 Apr 1978
|
36 | - | 6 | 0 | - | 15.0 | 40 | 0 | 2.67 |
|
vs West Indies
ODI
12 Apr 1978
|
23 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 79.31 | 7.0 | 30 | 2 | 4.29 |
|
vs West Indies
TEST
31 Mar 1978
|
67 | - | 5 | 0 | - | 8.0 | 34 | 1 | 4.25 |
|
vs Australia
TEST
17 Mar 1978
|
9 | - | 1 | 0 | - | 7.0 | 30 | 1 | 4.29 |
|
vs Australia
TEST
03 Mar 1978
|
0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | 16.0 | 65 | 0 | 4.06 |
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 62 | 111 | 4869 | 0 | 7 | 311 | 46.81 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| ODI | 2 | 2 | 36 | 53 | 0 | 23 | 18 | 67.92 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| List A | 5 | 5 | 135 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 33.75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Class | 257 | 436 | 21029 | 0 | 62 | 359 | 56.22 | 0 | 60 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 62 | 84 | - | 3001 | 71 | 8/97 | 42.26 | 2.61 | - | 2 |
| ODI | 2 | 2 | - | 95 | 2 | 2/30 | 47.5 | 5.58 | - | 0 |
| List A | 5 | 0 | - | 134 | 4 | 2/30 | 33.5 | 4.84 | - | 0 |
| First Class | 257 | 0 | - | 13288 | 349 | - | 38.07 | 2.84 | - | 6 |
Career Timeline
Bob Simpson Profile, Australia: Stats, Age, Records, Biography
Bob Simpson is a talented all-rounder from Australia who hails from Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales. Born on February 03, 1936, he is 90 years old as of June 2026. Known for his versatility, B Simpson contributes as a Right Hand Bat and Right Arm Leg Spin, making him a valuable player for his national side.
In Test cricket, Bob Simpson has represented Australia in 62 matches, scoring 4,869 runs and taking 71 wickets in the red-ball format. His batting includes 0 fours and 2 sixes, showcasing his ability to build innings. His most recent Test appearance came against West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain on April 1978. As an all-rounder, his career-best batting effort is 311, while his top bowling figures are 5/57.
In the One Day International (ODI) format, Bob Simpson has played 2 matches, adding 36 runs to his tally. With the bat, he has struck 3 fours and 1 sixes. The 90-year-old all-rounder last featured against West Indies on April 1978. His highest ODI score is 23, while his best bowling spell in this format is 2/30.