Kaminieli Aria

Summary

Kaminieli Tako Aria (1921–1967) was a Fijian cricketer.[1]

Kaminieli Aria
Personal information
Full name
Kaminieli Tako Aria
Born1921
Fiji
Died1967
Fiji
International information
National side
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 3
Runs scored 114
Batting average 19.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 46
Balls bowled 294
Wickets 3
Bowling average 44.66
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 3/66
Catches/stumpings 4/–
Source: Cricinfo, 13 March 2010

Aria made his first-class debut for Fiji in 1948 against Auckland during Fiji's tour of New Zealand. During the tour he played two further first-class matches against Otago and Auckland. In his three first-class matches for Fiji he scored 114 runs at a batting average of 19.00, with a high score of 46. With the ball he took 3 wickets at a bowling average of 44.66, with best figures of 3/66. He took four catches in the field.

Aria also represented Fiji in 7 non first-class matches in 1948 during their tour of New Zealand. At the time of tour, Aria was working as a corporal in the Fijian police, and weighed 16 stone (224 pounds).[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Kaminieli Aria". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Fiji And Wanganui Cricketers In Two-Day Match". Wanganui Chronicle: 3. 18 February 1948.

External links edit

  • Kaminieli Aria at Cricinfo
  • Kaminieli Aria at CricketArchive