Justin Greaves Creates Test Cricket History with Five Consecutive Wicket Maidens Against Pakistan
Justin Greaves has etched his name into the record books as he delivered a phenomenal first in Test cricket history as he delivered a sensational spell against Pakistan, and became the first bowler in test cricket to deliver five consecutive wicket maidens during the opening test in Tarouba, Trinidad.
The West Indian all rounder had produced a devastating burst on the third day of the test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. He also helped turn the match on its heads after Pakistan appeared strong in the first innings. Greaves finished with career best figures of 5/27 from 11 overs, with all five wickets coming in five successive maiden overs without conceding a single run. It was also the 31-year-old's maiden five-wicket haul in test cricket.
The right-arm seamer dismissed Masood to trigger the collapse before removing Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman and Mohammad Rizwan in successive wicket maiden overs without giving away a single run.
After the lunch break, Greaves struck again in his very first over by dismissing Mohammad Abbas behind the stumps, completing an extraordinary sequence of five consecutive wicket maidens. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.
Greaves said he simply followed the advice given by captain Roston Chase and focused on maintaining discipline with the ball.
“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘Continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team.”
“The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them (and) try to dig us out of situations.“
“To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I’m really happy, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the game."
The West Indian all rounder had produced a devastating burst on the third day of the test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. He also helped turn the match on its heads after Pakistan appeared strong in the first innings. Greaves finished with career best figures of 5/27 from 11 overs, with all five wickets coming in five successive maiden overs without conceding a single run. It was also the 31-year-old's maiden five-wicket haul in test cricket.
Greaves tears through Pakistan’s middle order
Pakistan looked well placed at 244/3 after Shan Masood completed a fine century and appeared set to build a sizable first-innings lead. However, Greaves changed the game within a few overs.The right-arm seamer dismissed Masood to trigger the collapse before removing Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman and Mohammad Rizwan in successive wicket maiden overs without giving away a single run.
After the lunch break, Greaves struck again in his very first over by dismissing Mohammad Abbas behind the stumps, completing an extraordinary sequence of five consecutive wicket maidens. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.
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First Test five-wicket haul for Greaves
The unforgettable spell also earned Greaves his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. In doing so, he went past former England fast bowler Stuart Broad, who had claimed four consecutive wicket maidens against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2016.Greaves said he simply followed the advice given by captain Roston Chase and focused on maintaining discipline with the ball.
“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘Continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team.”
“The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them (and) try to dig us out of situations.“
“To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I’m really happy, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the game."
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