About Paul Randles
Lived 1922 – 1979 (aged 56). Paul Randles was a South African cricketer.
Paul John Leonard Randles (21 May 1922 – 1 May 1979) was a South African cricketer, rugby player and lawyer. He played first-class cricket for Natal between 1952 and 1957.
Paul Randles was born in Pietermaritzburg in Natal and educated at Hilton College, where he was head boy.
After the war, Randles studied law and became senior partner in the law firm Randles Davis and Wood in Pietermaritzburg. His most successful season was his first, when he scored 272 runs at an average of 22.66, including his highest first-class score of 67 against Orange Free State, and took 18 catches and 10 stumpings.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Randles?
South African cricketer and rugby player
When was Paul Randles born?
Paul Randles was born on 21 May 1922 in Pietermaritzburg.
When did Paul Randles die?
Paul Randles died on 1 May 1979 in Natal Province, Pietermaritzburg.
What was Paul Randles's occupation?
Paul Randles was a cricketer.
What nationality was Paul Randles?
Paul Randles was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Randles (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Randles. https://biography.guide/paul-randles/
MLA: "Paul Randles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-randles/.
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