About Leslie Payn
Lived 1915 – 1992 (aged 76–77). Leslie Payn was a South African cricketer.
Leslie William Payn (6 May 1915 – 2 May 1992) was a South African cricketer active from 1936 to 1953 who played for Natal and was a member of the South African team that toured the British Isles in 1947 but did not play in the Test team.
Payn was educated at Michaelhouse. He did not represent South Africa in Test cricket. Payn was an orthodox slow left arm spinner who was born in Umzinto, Natal, on 6 May 1915. He died on 2 May 1992 at Scottburgh, Natal. Although a left arm bowler, he batted righthanded. He made 51 first-class appearances and took 151 wickets with a best performance of eight for 89. Although he was a tailender, he scored one first-class century when he made his highest score of 103.
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Who was Leslie Payn?
South African cricketer (1915-1992)
When was Leslie Payn born?
Leslie Payn was born in 1915.
When did Leslie Payn die?
Leslie Payn died in 1992.
What was Leslie Payn's occupation?
Leslie Payn was a cricketer.
What nationality was Leslie Payn?
Leslie Payn was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Payn. https://biography.guide/leslie-payn/
MLA: "Leslie Payn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leslie-payn/.
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