Discover the complete cricketing journey of Roger Harper, one of the West Indies’ most underrated all-rounders and one of the finest fielders of his era. In this video, we break down his Test, ODI, First-Class, and List A career stats in simple and engaging paragraphs.
From his 25 Test matches to 105 ODIs, we analyze his batting, bowling, and fielding performance — along with his massive contribution in domestic cricket. Whether you're a cricket lover, statistic enthusiast, or historian of the game, this video gives you a complete overview of Roger Harper’s legacy.
✔ Test Career Stats ✔ ODI Career Stats ✔ First-Class & List A Records ✔ Fielding Excellence ✔ Career Highlights and Role
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00:03He was a right-handed baseman and bowled right arm off-brakes.
00:07He made his international debut in 1983 and went on to represent West Indies in both Test
00:13matches and one-day internationals.
00:15In Test cricket, Roger Harper played 25 matches.
00:18With the back, he scored a total of 535 runs in 32 innings with three nut-outs, averaging
00:2518.44, and his highest test score was 74, and he registered three half centuries and
00:31no century.
00:32As a baller in Test cricket, he delivered 3,615 balls and claimed 46 wickets at an average
00:39of 28.06.
00:42His best bowling figure in any innings was 6 for 57, his only five-wicket haul in Test.
00:48In the field, he showcased his athleticism by taking 36 catches in his Test career.
00:54In the ODI format, Roger Harper featured in 105 ODI for West Indies.
00:59He scored 855 runs in those matches with a batting average of 16.13.
01:06His highest ODI score was 45 nut-outs, and he did not score any half century or century.
01:12With the ball in ODI, he bowled 5,175 deliveries and took 100 wickets at an average of 34.31.
01:21His best bowling performances in an ODI innings were 4 for 40.
01:25As a fielder, Harper took 55 catches.
01:28Beyond international matches, Roger Harper had a substantial first-class career.
01:33He played 200 matches, scoring 7,480 runs at an average of 34.
01:39His first-class batting record includes 10 centuries and 36 half centuries, with a highest score of 234.
01:46In the bowling department, he delivered 37,826 balls and took a massive 567 wickets at an average of 25.97.
01:57He recorded 28 five-wicket hauls and 3 ten-wicket match haul, and his best bowling in an inning was 6 for 24.
02:04In domestic and listed matches, Roger Harper played 214 matches, scored 2,650 runs with a batting average of 21.90, with a highest score of 69 nut-outs.
02:16As a bowler in listed cricket, he took 210 wickets at an average of 30.79, with his best bowling in a match 5 for 37.
02:25Roger Harper, a true outrunner, a fielding wizard, and a name that reminds us why cricket is more than just bat and ball.
02:33His career speaks volumes, but it's his fielding brilliance that often stole the show, a great player forever remembered.
02:40His statistical record shows consistency and versatility, both at international level and across a long first-class domestic career.
02:48Although he retired from international cricket in 1996, Harper's impact remains significant.
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