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James Wells
Personal information
Born c. 8 February 1758
Died c. 30 December 1807
Relations John Wells (brother)
Domestic team information
Years Team
1783–1789 Hampshire
1788–1800 Surrey
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 21
Runs scored 260
Batting average 7.87
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 80
Catches/stumpings 5/2
Source: CricketArchive, 3 May 2010

James Wells (1758 – 1807) was an English cricketer. Wells was the brother of cricketer John Wells.

Wells made his first-class debut for a team representing Hampshire against an early England team. Wells played seven times for Hampshire sides as well as ten times for Surrey teams. His final match for Surrey came in 1800 against England. Wells also played a single first-class match for a side representing Kent in 1793, against the Marylebone Cricket Club. In addition to playing first-class cricket for the above sides, he also represented Hampshire and Sussex, TA Smith's XI, N to Z and England.

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