text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_20301877_2 (played VARCHAR, player VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  how many matches did wayne mardle play
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(played) FROM table_20301877_2 WHERE player = "Wayne Mardle"