Beverley Anne Brentnall (born 21 February 1936) is a New Zealand former cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper. She appeared in 10 Test matches and 5 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1966 and 1973. She was New Zealand's first ODI captain, leading them at the 1973 World Cup. Three of the five ODIs in which Brentnall captained were won by her team. She played domestic cricket for North Shore, as well as playing three matches for Middlesex in 1964 and playing in South Africa in the 1970s, including for Southern Transvaal.

Career highlights

1966 tour to England. Conceded only 1 bye in the 3 Test series. Scored 84 not out, 2nd Test, 2nd innings at Edgbaston.

Bev Brentnall

1969 v England at Auckland. 5 dismissals in an innings (3c 2st).

Bev Brentnall

1972 v South Africa at Johannesburg. 6 dismissals in an innings (2c 4st).

Bev Brentnall

References

External links

1936 births

Living people

New Zealand women cricketers

New Zealand women's One Day International captains

New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in England

North Shore women cricketers

Middlesex women cricketers

Central Gauteng women cricketers

New Zealand women Test cricketers

New Zealand women One Day International cricketers

New Zealand women cricket captains