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New Zealand James Baker
- Bowler
James Baker is a cricket player from New Zealand. The main role is all-rounder. The current team is Northern Districts.
- Date of Birth 16 Feb 1988 (38)
- Team Northern Districts
- Birthplace Tokoroa
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About the Player
Player Details
- Country
- New Zealand
- Role
- Bowler
- Date of Birth
- 16 February 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Tokoroa
On the field
Style and Honours
Playing Style
- Plays As Bowler
By the numbers
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic T20 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1/14 | 68.00 | 8.50 | 48 | 68 | 3 |
| First-class | 66 | 80 | 182 | 6/72 | 29.48 | 2.87 | 11,233 | 5,366 | 21 |
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