About Phyl Blackler
Lived 1919 – 1975 (aged 55). Phyl Blackler was a New Zealand cricketer.
Phyllis Blackler (13 June 1919 – 25 May 1975) was a New Zealand cricketer who played as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm leg break. Making her Test debut against Australia, she appeared in twelve Test matches for New Zealand between 1948 and 1966. She played domestic cricket for Canterbury and Wellington.
Blackler holds the record for being the oldest women's test cricketer, being 47 years and 54 days old in her last match versus England in 1966.
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Who was Phyl Blackler?
New Zealand cricketer (1919-1975)
When was Phyl Blackler born?
Phyl Blackler was born on 13 June 1919 in Christchurch.
When did Phyl Blackler die?
Phyl Blackler died on 25 May 1975 in Christchurch.
What was Phyl Blackler's occupation?
Phyl Blackler was a cricketer.
What nationality was Phyl Blackler?
Phyl Blackler was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phyl Blackler. https://biography.guide/phyl-blackler/
MLA: "Phyl Blackler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phyl-blackler/.
Chicago: "Phyl Blackler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phyl-blackler/.
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