Robert Taylor (New Zealand cricketer)

Robert Taylor (1835 – 30 October 1901) was a New Zealand cricketer who played two matches of first-class cricket for Canterbury in 1864 and 1869.[1] He bowled the first delivery in New Zealand first-class cricket.

Robert Taylor
Personal information
Born1835
Died30 October 1901 (aged 65–66)
Sefton, Canterbury, New Zealand
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1863-64 to 1868-69Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 2
Runs scored 5
Batting average 2.50
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 4
Balls bowled 246
Wickets 9
Bowling average 7.88
5 wickets in innings 1
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 6/21
Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 20 October 2020

Taylor opened the bowling for Canterbury in the match against Otago in January 1864 that is now recognised as the first first-class match in New Zealand. He took 6 for 21 in the first innings and 2 for 23 in the second, but Canterbury nevertheless lost by 78 runs.[2][3]

He died at his home in the small town of Sefton, north of Christchurch, on 30 October 1901, survived by his wife Jeanie.[4]

References
  1. "Robert Taylor". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  2. "Canterbury against Otago". Press: 3. 3 February 1864.
  3. "Otago v Canterbury 1863-64". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  4. "Deaths". Lyttelton Times: 1. 31 October 1901.
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