Faith Thomas

Faith Thomas

AM
Personal information
Born(1933-02-22)22 February 1933
Nepabunna, South Australia
Died15 April 2023(2023-04-15) (aged 90)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 48)21 February 1958 v England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1956–1958South Australia Women's cricket team
Career statistics
Competition WTest WFC
Matches 1 7
Runs scored 3 106
Batting average 3.00 13.25
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 3 38
Balls bowled 36 148
Wickets 0 9
Bowling average 23.11
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/79
Catches/stumpings 1/– 1/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 17 April 2023

Faith Thomas AM (née Coulthard; 22 February 1933 – 15 April 2023), born Tinnipha,[1] was an Australian cricketer and hockey player.[2] She was also a nurse in regional South Australia. Thomas is known for being the first Indigenous woman to represent Australia in any sport as well as for her distinguished service to the Australian Indigenous community.

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  2. ^ "Vale Aunty Faith Thomas". Cricket SA. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.