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Rona McKenzie

1922 – 1999

New Zealand cricketer

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Lived 1922 – 1999 (aged 76). Rona McKenzie was a New Zealand cricketer.

Rona Una McKenzie (20 August 1922 – 24 July 1999) was a New Zealand cricketer, and was the first Maori to captain the New Zealand women's cricket team. She played as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm medium. She appeared in seven Test matches for New Zealand between 1954 and 1961, captaining in them all. McKenzie's highest score was 61 as she scored 295 runs at an average of 22.69, and she took 8 wickets at 26.75, with a best bowling of 4 for 18. She played domestic cricket for Auckland.

Her first Test series was on the 1954 tour of England. She played in all three Tests, losing the series one-nil. 1956–57 saw a tour to Australia, and one Test, which was lost. England toured New Zealand in 1957–58 playing two drawn Tests, and Australia visited in 1960–61, when one drawn Test was played.

In the 1975 New Year Honours, McKenzie was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to women's cricket.

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Important facts

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Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Rona Una McKenzie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rona McKenzie?

New Zealand cricketer (1922-1999)

When was Rona McKenzie born?

Rona McKenzie was born on 20 August 1922 in New Zealand.

When did Rona McKenzie die?

Rona McKenzie died on 24 July 1999 in New Zealand.

What was Rona McKenzie's occupation?

Rona McKenzie was a cricketer.

What nationality was Rona McKenzie?

Rona McKenzie was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rona McKenzie

· Wikidata: Q7364591

· DBpedia: Rona McKenzie

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