Collis King
Batsman
Collis King, born on June 11, 1951, in Christ Church, Barbados, is a celebrated cricket player known for his powerful batting and all-round skills.
As a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, King represented the Barbados national team and the West Indies cricket team, leaving a lasting impact with his dynamic performances.
King’s most memorable innings came during the 1979 Cricket World Cup final against England, where he scored a match-winning 86 off just 66 balls. In total, he played nine Test matches and 18 ODIs, scoring 950 international runs and taking 22 wickets.
Collis King’s exceptional talent and impactful performances have secured his place as a true Barbados cricket legend.
Overview Statistics
BORN
June 11, 1951
HEIGHT
BATTING STYLE
Right-Hand Bat
BOWLING STYLE
Right-Arm Seam
PLAYING ROLE
Batsman
Test
ODI
T20I
TEST MATCHES
9
BATTING RUNS
418
BATTING AVG
32.15
BATTING HIGHEST SCORE
100*
100s
1
50s
2
BOWLING WICKETS
3
BOWLING AVG
94
BOWLING ECONOMY
2.9
BOWLING 5W
BOWLING 10W
CATCHES
5
MATCHES
18
BATTING RUNS
280
BATTING AVG
23.33
BATTING HIGHEST SCORE
86
100s
50s
1
6s
4s
BOWLING WICKETS
11
BOWLING AVG
48.09
BOWLING ECONOMY
4.26
BOWLING 4W
1
BOWLING 5W
BOWLING 10W
CATCHES
6