Tom Stapylton-Smith

Nickname: Stapes/Pinky Prawn

Date of Birth: 31/08/1994

Former Club: -

Favourite Players: Dale Steyn & Faf du Plessis

Favourite Shot: Straight drive

Drink of Choice: Any cold beer

As the double-barrel name suggests, Tom Stapylton-Smith is our private school import from KZN, having learnt his trade at Michael House (pronounced Maaakelhaas). Shockingly, then, he has turned out quite a nice kid, and one who immediately settled into the Rollers, having made his debut in the 2017/18 season. Probably should be a bit quicker given he's almost as tall as Joel Garner, but he has done a fine job with the new ball, and also with the bat - he made his first ever 50 against a touring Indian side, and immediately phoned his dad to share the shocking news. Recently became the latest in a long line of reluctant Rollers captains ...

Overall Rollers Stats

Debut: 2017/18

Innings: 42

Runs: 455

Average: 13

Highest Score: 53*

6s/4s: 18/34

Overs: 273.5

Wickets: 61

Average: 21.67

Best Bowling: 7-1-22-5

RPO: 4.82

Catches: 12 (+ 3 run-outs)

* Last updated 25/11/2024