1980 English cricket season
- 1980 English cricket season
The 1980 English cricket season provided a glimpse of things to come as the developing West Indies cricket team easily won the summer's Test series, albeit by just 1-0. Four matches were drawn, largely due to the splendid efforts of England's eternal 12th man: the rain. A single Test was additionally played against Australia, to commemorate the centenary of the first Test played in England. The Ashes were not at stake, though the point proved moot since the match was drawn.
Honours
*County Championship - Middlesex
*Gillette Cup - Middlesex
*Sunday League - Warwickshire
*Benson & Hedges Cup -
*Minor Counties Championship - Durham
*Second XI Championship - Glamorgan II
*Wisden - Kim Hughes, Robin Jackman, Allan Lamb, Clive Rice, Vintcent van der Bijl
Test Series
England was outplayed by West Indies and the margin would have been greater than 1-0 but for the weather. West Indies excelled in batting and fast bowling with Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Joel Garner, Andy Roberts and Michael Holding their standout performers. England's best player was Peter Willey who scored a fine century at The Oval.
Leading batsmen
Allan Lamb of Northamptonshire CCC topped the averages with 1797 runs @ 66.55.
Other leading batsmen were Kepler Wessels and Peter Kirsten who both averaged over 60.
Leading bowlers
Joel Garner of West Indies led the averages 13.93 and 49 wickets but the outstanding bowler of the season was Robin Jackman who took 121 wickets @ 15.40.
External sources
* [http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/ENG.html CricketArchive – season and tournament itineraries]
Annual reviews
* Playfair Cricket Annual 1981
* Wisden Cricketers Almanack 1981
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