Alfred Lowth

Who was Alfred Lowth?

Alfred James "Dandy" Lowth was an English first-class cricketer with amateur status who was active from 1836 to 1841. His career was cut short because of failing eyesight.

Lowth was a left arm fast bowler, using a roundarm action, who was recorded in 8 matches designated first-class by CricketArchive. He totalled 101 runs with a highest score of 24 and held 3 catches. His bowling record was outstanding as he took 63 wickets in his eight games and twice achieved ten wickets in a match. Lowth played six times for Oxford University Cricket Club and also represented the Gentlemen twice in the Gentlemen v Players series.