Scott Boland becomes the oldest player to take 50 Test wickets since 1975

Australian pacer Scott Boland has earned his place in cricket history. On the opening day of the Test in Sydney against IndiaBoland took his 50th Test wicket. At 35 years and 267 days, he is now the oldest fast bowler to reach this milestone since 1975. Add to that his incredible bowling statistics – a staggering average of 18.64 and a strike rate of 40.3 – and it is clear that this is an achievement something special.

Boland reached the milestone in just 24 innings, sealing the moment with a shutout Nitish Kumar Reddy. Earlier that day, he got rid of it Rishabh Pantonce again showing his talent for breaking key partnerships when it matters most. As Boland picked up his 50th wicket, the entire SCG applauded the right-hander.

Average number of bowling alleys 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.

Best Australian bowling averages (min. 50 wickets):

• 16.53 – Charlie Turner
• 17.97 – Bert Ironmonger
• 18.41 – Fred Spofforth
• 18.64 – Scott Boland

The king of kicking

Not just the average, Boland’s strike rate is a record. His rating of 40.3 is the best of any Australian bowler with more than 50 wickets, surpassing legends such as Fred Spofforth and Pat Cummins.

Best bowling strike rates for Australia (min. 50 wickets):

• 40.3 – Scott Boland
• 44.5 – Fred Spofforth
• 45.1 – Jack Saunders
• 46.7 – Pat Cummins

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Persistence against cream

Boland made a reputation for dismissing top batsmen. Virat Kohli it tops his list of frequent victims and has been dismissed by Boland four times in Tests. Other famous players, incl Joe Root and Shubman Gillthey also fell victim to his precise deliveries.

Most batsmen dismissed by Scott Boland in Tests:

• Virat Kohli: 4 dismissals.
• Joe Root: 4 dismissals.
• Shubman Gill: 3 dismissals.
• Zak Crawley: 3 cancellations.
• Jonny Bairstow: 3 cancellations.

Boland’s inclusion in the series came as an injury replacement Josh Hazlewood. Far from merely filling a seat, Boland has strengthened his case for a regular seat Australiagame XI.

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