M. Thompson (Middlesex cricketer)

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M. Thompson
Personal information
Full name
M. Thompson
BattingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1866Middlesex
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 2
Runs scored 9
Batting average 4.50
100s/50s –/–
Top score 5
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 25 December 2011

M. Thompson (full name and dates of birth and death unknown) was an English cricketer. Thompson's batting style is unknown.

Thompson made two first-class appearances for Middlesex, both against Lancashire in 1866.[1] In the first match at Old Trafford, Manchester, Thompson was dismissed for a 5 runs by John Smith, with Middlesex making 134. In response Lancashire made 181, with Middlesex making 269 in their second-innings, with Thompson ending that innings unbeaten on 4 runs. Lancashire were dismissed for 168 in their chase, handing Middlesex a 54 run victory.[2] In the second match at the Cattle Market Ground, Islington, Lancashire made 146 in their first-innings. Middlesex made 202 in response, with Thompson last man out when he was run out for a duck. Lancashire were dismissed for 142 in their second-innings, leaving Middlesex to chase down a target of 87 to win. Middlesex reached their target, losing just 4 wickets in the process. Thompson was not required to bat during the chase.[3] These were his only major appearances for Middlesex.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "First-Class Matches played by M. Thompson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Lancashire v Middlesex, 1866". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  3. ^ "Middlesex v Lancashire, 1866". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 December 2011.

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