Gordon Greenidge — West Indies Opening Batter & Hall of Famer
The complete guide to Gordon Greenidge: his aggressive opening batting, famous Test centuries, the Greenidge-Haynes opening partnership, and his legacy in West Indian and world cricket.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gordon Greenidge's Test average?
Gordon Greenidge scored 7,558 runs in 108 Tests at an average of 44.72, including 19 centuries and 34 half-centuries. He played for West Indies from 1974 to 1991. He also scored 5,134 ODI runs at 45.03 with 11 centuries.
What is Gordon Greenidge's most famous innings?
Gordon Greenidge's 214 not out at Lord's in the second Test of the 1984 series against England is widely considered his greatest innings. West Indies needed 342 to win on the final day; Greenidge batted them to a 9-wicket victory with one of the most imperious unbeaten knocks in Test history.
Who did Gordon Greenidge open the batting with?
Gordon Greenidge's primary opening partner for West Indies was Desmond Haynes, with whom he formed one of the greatest opening partnerships in Test history. Together they scored 6,482 runs in 89 Tests. Earlier in his career he also partnered Roy Fredericks and later Viv Richards occasionally opened.