Robert Sievwright
 Scotland (SCO) | ||
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| Batting style | Left-handed batsman | |
| Bowling type | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| First-class record | ||
| Matches | 13 | |
| Runs scored | 98 | |
| Batting average | 7.53 | |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | |
| Top score | 13* | |
| Balls bowled | 2840 | |
| Wickets | 65 | |
| Bowling average | 19.96 | |
| 5 wickets in innings | 5 | |
| 10 wickets in match | 1 | |
| Best Bowling | 7-71 | |
| Catches/Stumpings | 2/0 | |
| First class debut: -, 1912 Last first class game: -, 1930 Source: | ||
Robert Willis Sievwright (16 June 1882 – 12 July 1947) was a Scottish first-class cricketer from Angus.
A left arm orthodox bowler, Sievwright made his debut for Scotland against the touring South African national team in 1912 and took 6 wickets in the first innings. His following game came against Australia and he managed what would remain his career best figures of 7 for 71.
Sievwright played club cricket in Scotland for Arbroath United for whom he took 2242 wickets. He died on the pitch during a game against Perthshire after suffering a heart attack.
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