Full name Kenneth Alexander Walter
Born November 5, 1939, Johannesburg, Transvaal
Died September 13, 2003, Sandton, Johannesburg (aged 63 years 312 days)
Major teams South Africa, Transvaal
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm fast
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 3.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| First-class | 50 | 69 | 25 | 594 | 55 | 13.50 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | 4 | 495 | 197 | 6 | 4/63 | 5/97 | 32.83 | 2.38 | 82.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 50 | 11263 | 4605 | 217 | 6/45 | 21.22 | 2.45 | 51.9 | 9 | 1 |
| Test debut | South Africa v New Zealand at Durban, Dec 8-12, 1961 scorecard |
| Last Test | South Africa v New Zealand at Johannesburg, Dec 26-29, 1961 scorecard |
| Test statistics | |
| First-class span | 1957/58 - 1965/66 |
Kenneth Walter was lively opening bowler who made an impressive start to his career at just 18, against the 1957-58 touring Australians. With his fifth ball he claimed Colin McDonald and also dismissed Jim Burke and Richie Benaud. In 1961/62 he was selected for his Test debut against New Zealand - in the same match as Colin Bland and Peter Pollock - and started well, taking 4-63 at Durban. However, he only took one wicket in the second Test at Wanderers and ended with just two caps. He was also an accomplished golfer, winning the President's Cup in 1972.
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