South African cricketer
John Olivier de Villiers (28 February 1930 – 3 July 1969) was a South African first-class cricketer.
de Villiers was born at Cape Town in February 1930. He later studied in England at University College at the University of Oxford.[1] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Nottinghamshire at Oxford in 1951. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1952, making eight appearances.[2] He scored a total of 237 runs in these eight matches, at an average of 21.54 and a high score of 81.[3]
de Villers returned to South Africa after completing his studies, where he played for Orange Free State in the 1953/54 season, making three first-class appearances against the touring New Zealanders, Border and Transvaal.[2] He scored 110 runs in these matches, with a high score of 24.[3] de Villiers died at Tarkastad in July 1969.
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