| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 8 | 12 | 6 | 75 | 35* | 12.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| First-class | 95 | 129 | 39 | 1117 | 54* | 12.41 | 0 | 1 | 227 | 27 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| First-class | 95 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test debut | New Zealand v South Africa at Wellington, Feb 21-25, 1964 scorecard |
| Last Test | New Zealand v India at Auckland, Mar 7-12, 1968 scorecard |
| Test statistics | |
| First-class span | 1957/58 - 1970/71 |
John Ward was a reliable wicketkeeper and a solid, if not hugely successful, tailender who never quite live dup to his early promise - he was picked to tour South Africa after only two first-class matches. From the late fifties through to the mid sixties he was a semi-permanent member of the New Zealand squad, but had to wait until 1963-64 to make his debut, and although he kept efficiently, he was never able to command a regular place in the side.