John Smith (cricketer, born 1919)

John Smith
Personal information
Born(1919-07-01)1 July 1919
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died25 June 1999(1999-06-25) (aged 79)
Christchurch, New Zealand
BattingLeft-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1943-44 to 1945-46Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 5
Runs scored 194
Batting average 27.71
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 51
Balls bowled 0
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 1/0
Source: CricketArchive, 13 July 2020

John Smith (1 July 1919 – 25 June 1999) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1943 to 1946.

A middle-order batsman, Smith made his highest first-class score against Otago in 1945–46, when he made 20 and 51. In February 1944, playing against Wellington, he was run out for 43 by the bowler, Ray Allen, while backing up; Allen had previously warned him against leaving the crease too soon.