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News18
14-07-2025
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AUS Vs WI: Scott Boland Creates History, Beats Jasprit Bumrah To Top Elite List
Last Updated: Scott Boland made history on July 13, achieving the best Test bowling average since 1915 during the third Test against the Windies in Jamaica. Star Australia pacer Scott Boland on Sunday, July 13, created history to become the Test bowler with the best bowling average of cricketers since 1915, who have bowled a minimum of 2000 balls in the longest format. He achieved this feat in the third Test against the Windies in Jamaica. With his 3/34 in the Windies' first innings, Boland's Test bowling average now stands at 17.33, the best of any bowler in the last 110 years of Tests. Barnes made his debut in 1901 and played his last Test in 1914. Best Test bowling average of cricketers active since 1915 (minimum 2000 deliveries bowled) Bowler Career span Test career Scott Boland 2021-2025 59 wickets at 17.33 Bert Ironmonger (Aus) 1928-1933 74 wickets at 17.97 Frank Tyson (Eng) 1954-1959 76 wickets at 18.56 Axar Patel 2021-2024 55 wickets at 19.34 Jasprit Bumrah 2018-2025 217 wickets at 19.48 Meanwhile, Shamar and Alzarri Joseph bowled with pace and vintage Windies intent in the night session on Sunday as Australia struggled to 99/6 in its second innings, an overall lead of 181 in the third Test. The pacers dominated on the second day at Sabina Park, when 15 wickets fell across both sides. Cameron Green was unbeaten on 42, and Aussie captain Pat Cummins was 5* at stumps after a torrid 40-minute partnership that netted 30 runs. Australia had a 2-0 lead going into the last Test of the series after victories in Barbados and Grenada and took an 82-run first-innings lead after bowling the Windies out for a paltry 143 by the dinner break on Sunday. But that meant having to bat under lights again in a day-night game that seems destined to finish inside three days. The Aussies took nine wickets in two sessions after the Windies resumed at 16/1 on Sunday and lost their last seven wickets for 70 runs, chasing Australia's first innings of 225. Boland, selected at the expense of veteran spinner Nathan Lyon, removed both John Campbell and wicketkeeper Shai Hope, completed a run-out of allrounder Justin Greaves and took the final wicket to finish with figures of 3/34. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 08:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
West Australian
14-07-2025
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- West Australian
Australia vs West Indies: Aussie top order under fire, Boland claims three wickets in Jamaica Test
Australia's top order are set to face a tough final examination in the West Indies, after the hosts were bowled out for 143 at dinner on day two of the third Test in Jamaica. Scott Boland justified his call up ahead of Nathan Lyon with three wickets, while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood claimed two each as Australia took an 82-run lead. And while it means Australia are in the box seat to claim a 3-0 series sweep in the Frank Worrell Trophy, it isn't all good news for the tourists' under-fire top order. Batting under lights appears the most difficult task at Sabina Park, with the pink ball speeding up off the pitch at night and moving around. The Jamaica Test is Australia's last before this summer's home Ashes, and neither of the openers, Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja, has posted a half-century in this series. This series is already one of the most difficult for batters in some time, with no batter from either side having scored a century in the first two-and-a-half Tests. Having for the first time in 12 years left out offspinner Lyon when fit, Australia's four-strong pace attack still got plenty of seam movement on day two. Boland made most use of it in his 3-34, removing the Windies' two top scorers in John Campbell (36) and Shai Hope (23). The Victorian first had Campbell lbw, leaving a ball that angled into the left-hander, before nipping a ball back between Hope's bat and pad to bowl him. Boland then finished the job by bowling Shamar Joseph, wrapping up the 36-year-old's best Test figures outside of Australia. Hazlewood had earlier trapped opener Brandon King lbw with another ball that seamed in at the right-hander, before knocking over Mikyle Louis for seven. Louis' ugly attempt at an across-the-line slog prompted a collapse of 6-48 for West Indies, after having fought hard for the first half on Sunday (Monday AEST). The capitulation was best summed up by Justin Greaves (18) being run out by Sam Konstas from the deep-cover boundary, after the allrounder didn't sprint the first two runs. Australia had earlier been denied another run-out in the first session when Campbell was on 15, after Cummins threw down the stumps from mid off. There was a minimal appeal from the Australians, before replays showed Campbell's bat may not have been grounded as it went past the crease. Cummins remonstrated with umpire Nitin Menon after the next ball, and could be heard to say 'I appealed', while asking while it was not referred upstairs.
News18
13-07-2025
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Mitchell Starc Makes Big Impact In 100th Test, Windies At 16/1 At Stumps
Anderson and Brandon King faced the challenge of resisting the Aussie bowlers under lights with the new pink ball, after selected openers John Campbell and Mikyle Louis were injured in the field. King and skipper Roston Chase will resume on Day 2, with the Windies hoping that both Campbell and Louis will be fit to bat later in the innings as they seek consolation, having already lost the series after losses in the first two Tests in Barbados and Grenada. Shamar Joseph led the Windies' bowling effort with 4/33, bringing his series-leading total to 18 wickets. Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves took three wickets each on a track that offered significant seam movement but still had enough in it to encourage the spinners. This raised questions about the visitors' decision to omit veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon in favour of an additional pacer, Scott Boland. Seven of the visitors' top eight batters, all-rounder Beau Webster being the exception, passed 15 runs, though none managed to convert their starts into a substantial knock to put their team in a dominant position. Turgid, almost tedious cricket characterised the first two sessions, with Australia advancing to 138/3 by the dinner break. However, a frenetic passage of play followed, triggered by the dismissal of Steve Smith for a top score of 48, as Australia lost their last seven wickets for 68 runs in 15 overs. Smith and Cameron Green (46) added 61 runs for the third wicket, in the sole period during daylight hours when the bat threatened to dominate the ball. 'It was almost like he was batting on a different wicket," Green said at the end of play, appreciating Smith's positive innings. 'I was struggling out there, but he is a class above." Despite the batting collapse in the final session, Green, who is unable to bowl for at least another three months, was content with his side's position after the opening day. 'We just wanted to give them a tricky last 45 minutes at the end, and to get them one down is crucial," he added. An almost T20-style approach to batting, exemplified by skipper Pat Cummins' successive sixes off Seales, reflected Australia's eagerness to score in the final session to give their bowlers a good opportunity against the Windies' depleted top order under the lights. This frenetic tempo at the end contrasted with the slow opening session, made exciting just by the antics of opener Sam Konstas. He was almost run out by Campbell and then dropped at third slip by Anderson off consecutive deliveries from Seales, before being dismissed LBW for 17 by the first delivery bowled by Greaves. Anderson, who replaced Keacy Carty, was one of three changes to the Windies side from the second Test.
News18
27-06-2025
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Australia Vs West Indies 1st Day 3 LIVE Score: AUS Reach 181/5 At Lunch, Lead By 171 Runs
Australia vs West Indies 1st Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Windies' pace attack again exposed the vulnerability of the Aussie top order batting as the tourists stuttered to 92/4 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test at the Kensington Oval on Thursday. Travis Head and Beau Webster are trying to build a partnership and Australia's lead is currently at 82, where they would like to add 100-110 runs more, at a minimum. Can Head and Webster get Australia to safety or do the Windies bowlers have something special up their sleeves? Stay tuned for all updates:
India Gazette
25-06-2025
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- India Gazette
"A moment we can never forget": Madan Lal reflects on India's historic World Cup win on this day in 1983
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Madan Lal looked back fondly on India's landmark title triumph on June 25, 1983, calling it a defining moment not just for the team but for Indian cricket as a whole. As the nation continues to celebrate the legacy of the historic win, Lal shared his thoughts on the impact it had on the sport in the country. Wednesday marks the 42nd anniversary of one of India's biggest cricketing wins. 'This is such a huge victory, we cannot forget, even the people of our country cannot forget,' Lal said. 'This is such a huge moment for all of us. Our cricket has grown after 1983. If you keep losing, then nobody will follow you but if you keep on winning, people will follow. A lot of youngsters come and play the sport, and that's how your sport grows. We are very happy that we were a part of the 1983 World Cup,' he added India's unexpected victory at Lord's on June 25, 1983, over the mighty West Indies not only ended the Caribbean dominance in world cricket but also ignited a cricketing revolution in India. The image of Kapil Dev lifting the trophy remains one of the most iconic moments in Indian sport. Madan Lal also recalled the camaraderie among the World Cup-winning teammates, saying that the bond still remains strong after all these years. 'We have a WhatsApp group, we have already messaged congratulations. It feels good that you have done something good for the sport and the country,' he noted. One of the most memorable moments in that final was Lal's key contribution in dismissing the legendary Vivian Richards, a turning point in the match but the former all-rounder was quick to credit the collective effort of the team rather than individual brilliance. 'It was a team effort,' he said. 'If you see the contribution, every player had a role to play. When you have good team effort, then you can do anything,' he noted. Kapil Dev's men were crowned champions at Lord's with an unbelievable victory over the favourites, West Indies, who won the toss and opted to bowl first. Heading into the finals, India shocked the cricketing world with its impressive performances in the cricketing marquee event after disappointing outings in 1975 and 1979, in which they could not progress beyond the group stages. West Indies were heading into the finals as favourites, having won the previous two World Cups in 1975 and 1979. The Kapil Dev-led side managed to score just 183 runs as Andy Roberts took three wickets while Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, and Larry Gomes picked up two wickets each. Defending 183, India did a good job of controlling the Windies' run flow, reducing the side to 57/3. Soon after, the team from the Caribbean was reduced to 76/6, and India was the favourite to win the title. Mohinder Amarnath took Michael Holding's final wicket to give India their first-ever World Cup title win. In the finals, the West Indies were bowled out for 140, and India won the match by 43 runs. Kapil Dev lifting the trophy on the balcony of Lord's Cricket Ground is still an image to savour for all Indian fans. In the finals, Mohinder Amarnath was chosen as the Man of the Match. He scored 26 runs with the bat and also picked up three wickets with the ball. (ANI)
