Scott BolandAustralia's experienced fast bowler Scott Boland has created a stir in world cricket with his deadly bowling in the second test match against South Africa. In the first innings of the second Test match being played at St. George Park, Gkebarha, Boland has created history by taking a total of 5 wickets by displaying excellent line-length. With this 'five-wicket haul', he has become the second oldest Australian fast bowler to take 5 wickets in a Test innings.
Scott Boland did a great feat at the age of 37, included in special list
Despite rain interruption in the first two days of the second Test match against South Africa, Scott Boland's magic was at its peak. He bowled brilliantly in the first innings of the match, giving only 63 runs in 25 overs and dismissing 5 South African batsmen. By doing this feat at the age of 37 years and 190 days, Boland has become the second oldest Australian fast bowler in the history of Test cricket to take 5 wickets in an innings. In this special list, only former Australian bowler Frank Lawer is ahead of him, who took 8 wickets against England in the year 1909 at the age of 39 years and 231 days.
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At 37 years & 190 days, Scott Boland becomes the second-oldest Australian pacer to claim a Test five-for, after Frank Laver (39y 231d), who took 8/31 against England at Manchester in 1909.#SAvAUSpic.twitter.com/zexu3hjDHQ
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History repeated after 29 years on the grounds of Gkebarha
Scott Boland has achieved another great achievement in this match. He has become the first Australian fast bowler in 29 years to take 5 wickets in an innings of a Test match at the St. George Park ground in Gkebarha. Before him, in the year 1997, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie had taken 5 wickets for 54 runs (5/54) on this historic ground.
🚨 5 WICKET HAUL FOR SCOTT BOLAND 🚨
Scott Boland playing his first Test Match in South Africa and picked 5 Wicket haul – Incredible, Boland. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ffNMJYW0mW
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Capitalized on the opportunity given in place of Nathan Lyon
In this match, Scott Boland was included in Australia's playing eleven in place of star spinner Nathan Lyon. Boland proved this decision of the captain absolutely right. After giving initial shocks on the first and second days, he continued his sharp bowling on the third day as well and completed his five-wicket haul by dismissing Marco Jansen. This is the third 5-wicket haul in the career of Boland, who made his Test debut late at the age of 32.
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