George Liston facts for kids

George Liston was an Australian cricketer who was born on April 29, 1860, and passed away on June 6, 1929. He played in one important cricket match for the South Australia team during the 1887/88 season.

Who Was George Liston?

George Liston was a sportsman from Australia who loved cricket. He was born in Tanunda, South Australia, and later lived in Kent Town, where he passed away. Even though he played only one major game, it was a significant moment in his life as a cricketer.

What is a Cricketer?

A cricketer is a person who plays the sport of cricket. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field with a pitch in the center. The game involves batting, bowling, and fielding, with the goal of scoring more runs than the opposing team.

What is First-Class Cricket?

When we talk about "first-class cricket," we mean the highest level of cricket played over several days, usually three to five days. These matches are between two teams of eleven players and are considered very important. Playing in a first-class match is a big achievement for any cricketer, as it shows they are playing at a professional level. For George Liston, playing one first-class match for South Australia meant he was part of an elite group of players.

George Liston's Cricket Career

George Liston's cricket career was brief but notable because he reached the first-class level. He played his single first-class match for South Australia in the 1887/88 cricket season. This would have been a proud moment for him, representing his region at a high level of the sport.

Playing for South Australia

The South Australia cricket team is one of the state cricket teams in Australia. They compete against other Australian states in various cricket competitions. For George Liston to play for this team, even for one match, meant he was considered one of the best players in South Australia at that time.

See also

• List of South Australian representative cricketers