Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood did wonders on South African soil. On the last day of the first Test match played in Durban, Josh Hazlewood wreaked havoc with the ball and forced South Africa to kneel. South Africa had a big target of 421 runs to win. In response, the South African team collapsed for just 206 runs in its second innings. Josh Hazlewood played an important role in defeating the African team, who single-handedly dismissed 6 batsmen. In this way Hazlewood overtook Australia’s legendary fast bowler Brett Lee.
Josh wreaked havoc with the ball in Durban Test
In fact, Hazlewood performed brilliantly in the first Test of the series played at the Kingsmead ground in Durban from 9 to 13 October. Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, Australia won this match by 214 runs. Hazlewood took two wickets in the first innings, while in the second innings 6 South African batsmen were sent to the pavilion. He bowled 16.5 overs in the second innings and gave only 49 runs and played an important role in Australia’s big victory.
Brett Lee left behind in test
With taking 6 wickets in the second innings, Hazlewood’s number of Test wickets has increased to 311. He left Brett Lee behind to take 310 wickets in Test cricket for Australia. Lee played 76 Tests for Australia between 1999 and 2008. At the same time, Hazlewood has so far taken 311 wickets in his name in 79 test matches.
With this achievement, Hazlewood has reached eighth place in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in Test cricket for Australia. Now his eyes are on Mitchell Johnson, who took 313 wickets in 73 Test matches between 2007 and 2015. If Hazlewood takes three wickets in the next two Test matches against South Africa, he will overtake Johnson and reach seventh position.
Australian bowler who took most wickets in test cricket
- Shane Warne – 708
- Nathan Lyon – 573
- Glenn McGrath – 563
- Mitchell Starc – 448
- Dennis Lillee – 355
- Pat Cummins – 326
- Mitchell Johnson – 313
- Josh Hazlewood – 311
- Brett Lee – 310
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