Michael Mainhardt facts for kids
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Michael Shane Mainhardt
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| Born | 6 January 1960 Clermont, Queensland, Australia |
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| Bowling | Right-arm fast medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1980/81–1986/87 | Queensland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 5 August 2021
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Michael Mainhardt, born on January 6, 1960, is an Australian cricketer. He played for the Queensland state team. His career included three first-class matches and three List A matches. He played these games between 1980 and 1987. Michael was known for his right-arm fast-medium bowling style.
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Michael Mainhardt: A Cricket Journey
Michael Shane Mainhardt was born in Clermont, Queensland, Australia. From a young age, he showed talent in cricket. He became a skilled right-handed batter. However, his main role on the team was as a bowler. He used a right-arm fast-medium bowling technique.
Playing for Queensland
Michael Mainhardt represented his home state, Queensland, in professional cricket. Playing for a state team is a big step for any cricketer. It means you are among the best players in your region. He was part of the Queensland team for several seasons. These seasons ran from 1980 to 1987.
First-Class Matches
During his career, Michael played in three first-class matches. These are the longest form of cricket games. They can last for several days. In these matches, he bowled 444 deliveries. He managed to take 3 wickets. His best bowling figures in a single innings were 1 wicket for 20 runs. He also scored 6 runs with the bat.
List A Matches
Michael also played in three List A matches. These games are shorter than first-class matches. They are usually completed in one day. In List A cricket, he bowled 162 deliveries. He took 3 wickets in these games. His best bowling performance was 2 wickets for 45 runs. He also took one catch in the field.
What are First-Class and List A Cricket?
Cricket has different types of matches. They vary in length and rules.
First-Class Cricket Explained
First-class cricket is the longest version of the game. Matches can last up to four or five days. Teams play two innings each. It tests players' endurance and skill over a long period. These games are very traditional.
List A Cricket Explained
List A cricket is a shorter form of the game. It is also known as one-day cricket. Each team bats for a set number of overs, usually 50. The game is designed to be completed in a single day. It requires quick scoring and strategic bowling.
See also
- List of Queensland first-class cricketers
