The South African all-rounder broke a 122-year-old record in the first Test match against Pakistan. After taking 4 wickets with the ball, the 30-year-old also had a blast with the bat and played a big inning of 81 runs. The name of this player who broke the record book of Test cricket is Corbin Bosch. Bosh has created history in his debut match itself. Bosh’s innings also gave the Proteas a significant lead of 90 runs in the first innings.
Corbin Bosch created history
Corbin Bosh did wonders with the very first ball in his debut match. He gave 63 runs in a spell of 15 overs and showed the way to the pavilion to four Pakistani batsmen. Bosh dismissed batsmen like Shan Masood, Saeed Shakeel. Bosh, who came to bat at number 9, after leaving his mark with the ball, also created a stir with the bat. He played a strong inning of 81 runs in 93 balls.
During this innings, Bosh hit 15 fours. Bosh has become the batsman to play the most innings for South Africa while batting at number 8 or lower in the debut match. This has broken a 122 year old record. Also, this is the first time in the history of Test cricket that a number 9 batsman has scored more than 80 runs.
Bosch made two important partnerships
South Africa were in trouble when Corbin Bosch came to bat. The team lost its 8 wickets on the score of 213. After this, Bosh took the responsibility and made an important partnership of 41 runs for the 9th wicket with Kagiso Rabada. After Rabada returned to the pavilion, Bosh also added 47 runs with Dan Patterson, due to which South Africa was successful in crossing the 300-run mark. Bosh remained unbeaten after scoring 81 runs.
