Australian pacer Scott Bolland has carved out his place in cricket history. On the opening day of the Sydney vs IndiaBoland took his 50th Test wicket. At 35 years and 267 days, he is now the oldest fast bowler to reach the milestone since 1975. Add to that his astonishing bowling statistics – a staggering average of 18.64 and strike rate of 40.3 – and it is clear that this feat is something special. .
Boland reached the milestone in just 24 rounds, sealing the moment with a dismissal Nitish Kumar Reddy. And earlier today, he got rid of it Rishabh Pantonce again showing his knack for breaking key partnerships when it matters most. When Boland picked up his 50th wicket, the entire SCG team went up in applause for the right-armer.
Elite bowling averages in Australian history
Boland's figures place him among the legends of Australian cricket. Among bowlers with at least 50 Test wickets, his average of 18.64 ranks fourth.
Highest Australian bowling averages (minimum 50 wickets):
- 16.53 – Charlie Turner
- 17.97 – Bert Ironmonger
- 18.41 – Fred Spofforth
- 18.64 – Scott Bolland
The king of strike rate
Not just averages, Boland's strikeout rate broke records. His mark of 40.3 is the best of any Australian bowler with more than 50 wickets, surpassing legends such as Fred Spofforth and Pat cumin.
Best bowling strike rates for Australia (minimum 50 wickets):
- 40.3 – Scott Boland
- 44.5 – Fred Spofforth
- 45.1 – Jack Saunders
- 46.7 – Pat Cummins
Consistency against higher batsmen
Boland gained a reputation for dismissing key batsmen. Virat Kohli He tops the list of frequent victims, having been dismissed by Boland four times in Tests. Other notable players, including Joe Root and Shubman Gillthey also fell prey to precise deliveries.
Most batters rejected by Scott Boland in tests:
- Virat Kohli: 4 dismissals.
- Joe Root: 4 expulsions.
- Shubman Gill: 3 dismissals.
- Zach Crowley: 3 dismissals.
- Jonny Bairstow: 3 dismissals.
Boland was included in the series as a replacement for the injured Josh Hazlewood. Far from simply filling a void, Boland has strengthened his case for a regular spot AustraliaHe plays eleven.
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