England pacer Stuart Broad equalled Australian nice Glenn McGrath to develop into the joint second-highest wicket-taking pacer within the historical past of Take a look at cricket on Saturday. Broad achieved this unbelievable feat throughout his aspect’s third and closing Take a look at in opposition to South Africa at The Oval in Kennington.

The appropriate-arm pacer ended with figures of 4/41 in 12.2 overs with an economic system price of three.32. Broad is now the sixth most-successful bowler in Take a look at cricket historical past, having taken 563 wickets in 159 Assessments at a median of 27.84 and an economic system price of two.94. His finest bowling figures in an innings are 8/15.

Stuart Broad joins the elite listing alongside a number of the biggest bowlers in cricket historical past

Aussie legend McGrath, then again, has taken 563 wickets in 124 Assessments. These wickets have come at a median of 21.64 and an economic system price of two.49. His finest bowling figures are 8/24.

In the meantime, amongst pacers, it’s England’s James Anderson who tops the listing within the longer format of the sport. He has taken 665 wickets in 175 Assessments at a median of 26.24 and an economic system price of two.79. His finest bowling figures are 7/42.

Essentially the most profitable bowlers in red-ball cricket are – Sri Lankan spin nice Muttiah Muralitharan (800), late Aussie spin wizard Shane Warne (708), Anderson (665), Indian spin legend Anil Kumble (619) and McGrath (563).

England dominate proceedings within the decisive third Take a look at

Coming to the match and put to bat first by England, the Proteas have been bowled out by the Three Lions for less than 118 in 36.2 overs. Solely Khaya Zondo (23) and Marco Jansen (30) may rating some respectable knocks for the guests.
The English tempo assault demolished South African batting, with Ollie Robinson taking 5/49 whereas Broad took 4/41. Anderson acquired one wicket.

Within the match, Broad claimed the scalps of Ryan Rickelton (11), Khaya Zondo (23), Keshav Maharaj (18) and Anrich Nortje (7). England’s innings is at the moment in progress.

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