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James Wells (1758 – 1807) was an English cricketer. Wells was the brother of cricketer John Wells.

James Wells

Personal information
Born	c. 8 February 1758
Died	c. 30 December 1807
Relations	John Wells (brother)
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1783–1789	Hampshire
1788–1800	Surrey
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 21 Runs scored 260 Batting average 7.87 100s/50s 0/1 Top score 80 Catches/stumpings 5/2
Source: CricketArchive, 3 May 2010

Wells made his first-class debut for a team representing Hampshire against an early England team.[1] Wells played seven times for Hampshire sides as well as ten times for Surrey teams.[2] His final match for Surrey came in 1800 against England. Wells also played a single first-class match for a side representing Kent in 1793, against the Marylebone Cricket Club. In addition to playing first-class cricket for the above sides, he also represented Hampshire and Sussex, TA Smith's XI, N to Z and England.[3]

References

Bibliography

• Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826), Lillywhite, 1862

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