Jack Nel
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INTL CAREER: 1949 - 1957
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Full Name
John Desmond Nel
Born
July 10, 1928, Cape Town, Cape Province
Died
January 2018
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Jack Nel was a right-hand opening batsman and a good fielder who played in all five Tests against Australia in 1949-50 but was out of his depth, managing only 139 runs in nine innings with a best of 38. He was recalled in 1957-58, again against Australia, but made 7 and 4 in his only appearance. For Western Province, Nel was a regular for more than a decade.
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Recent Matches of Jack Nel
| Match | Bat | Date | Ground | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs Australia | 4 & 7 | 23-Dec-1957 | Johannesburg | Test # 444 |
| W Province vs Australians | 3 & 10 | 10-Mar-1950 | Cape Town | FC |
| South Africa vs Australia | 0 & 5 | 03-Mar-1950 | Gqeberha | Test # 322 |
| South Africa vs Australia | 25 | 10-Feb-1950 | Johannesburg | Test # 321 |
| South Africa vs Australia | 14 & 20 | 20-Jan-1950 | Durban | Test # 320 |
Debut/Last Matches of Jack Nel
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Span
1947/48 - 1960/61