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SA vs AUS, 2nd Test: Simon Harmer scripts history with record-breaking knock against Australia
South African batter Simon Harmer, making a mark with the bat, compiled a delightful knock to carve out a special place in record books, surpassing Dale Steyn’s record for the highest individual score by a South African batter at No. 9 in Test cricket. The off-spinner plundered a brilliant 82 on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday, guiding the side through a difficult situation.
Harmer’s outstanding innings helped him overtake legendary Dale Steyn’s knock of 76, which he scored against Australia in Melbourne in 2008. During his innings, Harmer cracked 10 boundaries and one six, showing his great ability with the bat as well. It was his knock that cleared the way for the Proteas to fight back from 110-6 to reach 425-9 before declaring their first innings.
South Africa were under tremendous pressure after losing six crucial wickets early, and they needed a spark to make a swift turnaround. That's where Harmer supported captain Temba Bavuma, forging a 183-run stand to help the hosts made a strong return in the match.
Apart from Harmar, skipper Bavuma also had his record-breaking effort, serving as the central figure in South Africa’s first-innings revival. Bavuma's determined effort fetched him a superb 179, his highest score in Test cricket, facing 334 deliveries and hitting 18 fours and a six, which might be instrumental in saving the series for South Africa.
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Steve Smith notches up 11,000 runs in Test cricket
Australia’s decorated batter Steve Smith has claimed a mammoth milestone in his distinguished career, completing 11,000 runs in Test cricket. Smith reached the 11,000 Test runs mark on day four of the ongoing second Test between Australia and South Africa in Gqeberha.
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IND vs NZ: Shane Bond backs Varun Chakaravarthy and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of T20I series
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Ishan Kishan eyes three major records ahead of India’s T20I series against New Zealand
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Amit Mishra joins Delhi Capitals as spin bowling coach
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“We have seen what he can do”: New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner lauds Sooryavanshi ahead of first T20I
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has praised Indian’s extraordinarily talented batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20I against India, lauding the fearless approach the young prodigy brings to the table. In India’s recent T20I series against West Indies, Vaibhav warmed the benches, failing to secure a call in the playing XI, with the managem...
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