Source: CricketArchive, November 23 1956
Marshall William Davies (born August 17, 1930, in Bulawayo, Rhodesia) was a first-class cricketer who played for Rhodesia in the Currie Cup.
After appearing for Rhodesia sporadically from his debut in 1951, Davies cemented a spot in the middle order in the 1954-55 Currie Cup season by making 353 runs at 58.83. This tally included his highest first-class score of 133 which he made against Griqualand West at Kimberley.
Marshall did even better the following season and from his six matches made 432 runs 61.71, with another century against Griqualand West and one against Orange Free State.
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