Background
He was born at Durban, Natal Province.
He was born at Durban, Natal Province.
MacKinlay was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. MacKinlay made his debut in List A cricket for Natal Country Districts against Transvaal in the Nissan Shield during the 1991/92 season. His second and final appearance in List A cricket for Natal Country Districts came against Orange Free State in the following season"s competition.
MacKinlay later represented the Essex Cricket Board in List A cricket.
His first match for the Board came against Ireland in the 1999 National Westminster Trophy. From 1999 to 2001, he played 4 matches for the Board, the last of which came against Suffolk in the 2001 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy.
In his career total of 6 List A matches, he scored 83 runs at a batting average of 27.66, with a high score of 33*. With the ball he took 4 wickets at a bowling average of 61.25, with best figures of 1/31.