Peta Taylor facts for kids
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Mary Isabella Taylor
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| Born | 11 July 1912 Wimbledon, Surrey, England |
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| Died | 22 March 1989 (aged 76) Monreith, Wigtownshire, Scotland |
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| Nickname | Peta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 9) | 28 December 1934 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 13 July 1937 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 11 March 2021
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Mary Isabella Taylor, known as Peta Taylor, was an English cricket player. She was born on July 11, 1912, and passed away on March 22, 1989. Peta was a right-arm medium bowler. This means she ran up and threw the ball quickly to try and get batters out.
She played in seven Test matches for the England team. These special matches took place between 1934 and 1937. One of her most notable games was the very first women's Test match ever played!
Who Was Peta Taylor?
Peta Taylor was a pioneering figure in women's cricket. She helped set the stage for future generations of female cricketers. Her full name was Mary Isabella Taylor. After she got married, her name became Mary Jager.
Early Cricket Days
Peta played cricket for different teams in England. These were often called "composite XIs," which means they were teams made up of players from various clubs. She also played for a team called South Women. These matches helped her develop her skills.
Playing for England
Peta Taylor was part of the England team that played in the first ever women's Test match. This historic game happened in December 1934 against Australia. Playing in a Test match is a huge achievement for any cricketer. It shows they are among the best players in their country.
She played a total of seven Test matches for England. Her role was mainly as a bowler, trying to take wickets and limit the runs scored by the opposing team. She was known for her right-arm medium-pace bowling style.
Her Legacy in Cricket
Peta Taylor's career, though short, was very important. She was part of the early days of international women's cricket. Her participation helped to establish women's Test cricket as a serious and exciting sport. She showed that women could compete at the highest levels of the game.
Her contributions helped pave the way for the professional women's cricket we see today. She is remembered as one of the early stars who helped shape the sport.
