Edmund Hinkly

Who was Edmund Hinkly?

Edmund Hinkly was an English cricketer, best remembered for being the first man known to have taken all ten wickets in a first-class innings in an eleven-a-side game. He achieved this while playing for Kent against England XI at Lord's in 1848. His exact analysis is unknown as runs conceded were not recorded. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm fast round-arm bowler.

Hinkly made his first-class debut against Surrey at The Oval in 1846, and played 43 matches between then and 1858, including two for Surrey: one against an All-England XI in 1848 and one against Nottinghamshire five years later. He also appeared four times for England in matches against counties, twice for South of England and once for "Surrey Club". He stood as umpire for the Surrey v Kent match at The Oval in 1852.

Hinkly finished his career with 318 runs at 6.36 and 189 wickets at about 14; this latter figure is approximate as his full bowling analyses for 1846 and 1850 are unknown.