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Boucher breaks Test catch record | Boucher breaks Test catch record |
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Wicket-keeper Mark Boucher claimed a Test record 367th career catch as South Africa pegged Pakistan back from a good start on day one of the opening Test. | Wicket-keeper Mark Boucher claimed a Test record 367th career catch as South Africa pegged Pakistan back from a good start on day one of the opening Test. |
In his 100th Test, Boucher broke Aussie Ian Healy's mark by making Faisal Iqbal his second victim in the innings. | In his 100th Test, Boucher broke Aussie Ian Healy's mark by making Faisal Iqbal his second victim in the innings. |
Pakistan, who won the toss, were 242-5 at stumps, with Kamran Akmal on 18 and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq 35 not out. | Pakistan, who won the toss, were 242-5 at stumps, with Kamran Akmal on 18 and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq 35 not out. |
Yasir Hameed (65) and Younis Khan (68) shared a third-wicket stand of 133 but both fell after tea to poor shots. | Yasir Hameed (65) and Younis Khan (68) shared a third-wicket stand of 133 but both fell after tea to poor shots. |
In bowler-friendly early conditions, and without record-breaking batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who is with his pregnant wife at home, Inzamam's decision to bat first seemed brave. | In bowler-friendly early conditions, and without record-breaking batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who is with his pregnant wife at home, Inzamam's decision to bat first seemed brave. |
Openers Imran Farhat (26) and Mohammad Hafeez (19) survived the first hour but both fell to Makhaya Ntini in the space of five balls from the opening bowler's second spell. | Openers Imran Farhat (26) and Mohammad Hafeez (19) survived the first hour but both fell to Makhaya Ntini in the space of five balls from the opening bowler's second spell. |
Hafeez was caught off the glove by a tumbling Boucher, just the fourth South African to appear in 100 Test matches. | Hafeez was caught off the glove by a tumbling Boucher, just the fourth South African to appear in 100 Test matches. |
I wasn't aware of the record for the most catches, but I am aware of the most dismissals. Myself and Adam Gilchrist are in a race for it Mark Boucher Quotes: Boucher's reaction | |
There was less on offer for the bowlers through the afternoon, though, as Younis and Hameed reached half centuries just before the tea break. | There was less on offer for the bowlers through the afternoon, though, as Younis and Hameed reached half centuries just before the tea break. |
Younis was first to his fifty, passing the mark off 78 balls with eight fours. | Younis was first to his fifty, passing the mark off 78 balls with eight fours. |
Hameed reached his half century in more spectacular fashion, flicking Jacques Kallis off his toes for the first six of the match. | Hameed reached his half century in more spectacular fashion, flicking Jacques Kallis off his toes for the first six of the match. |
But both men fell to irresponsible pull shots, tempted by Centurion Park's short boundaries, as South Africa banged the ball in short. | But both men fell to irresponsible pull shots, tempted by Centurion Park's short boundaries, as South Africa banged the ball in short. |
Younis fell to Shaun Pollock and Hameed, three overs later, to Andre Nel, who was recalled to the side with Dale Steyn suffering a side strain. | Younis fell to Shaun Pollock and Hameed, three overs later, to Andre Nel, who was recalled to the side with Dale Steyn suffering a side strain. |
Boucher set the new mark when Faisal also tried to pull a delivery from Jacques Kallis that cramped him for space, Boucher collecting the top edge. | Boucher set the new mark when Faisal also tried to pull a delivery from Jacques Kallis that cramped him for space, Boucher collecting the top edge. |
Pakistan were without all-rounder Shoaib Malik and fast bowler Umar Gul, who both had ankle injuries, and a barely fit Shoaib Akhtar did not arrive from Pakistan in time to play. | Pakistan were without all-rounder Shoaib Malik and fast bowler Umar Gul, who both had ankle injuries, and a barely fit Shoaib Akhtar did not arrive from Pakistan in time to play. |
The record for most Test dismissals is still held by Healy, who played in 119 Tests and made 29 stumpings in his career for a total of 395. | The record for most Test dismissals is still held by Healy, who played in 119 Tests and made 29 stumpings in his career for a total of 395. |
Boucher, who has 15 stumpings, moved into second place with 382 dismissals, one more than Australia's Adam Gilchrist. | Boucher, who has 15 stumpings, moved into second place with 382 dismissals, one more than Australia's Adam Gilchrist. |
Boucher has played in 99 Tests for South Africa and one for the World XI against Australia last season, when he held two catches. | Boucher has played in 99 Tests for South Africa and one for the World XI against Australia last season, when he held two catches. |
Statisticians argue over whether the match should count as a Test but the International Cricket Council considers it official. | Statisticians argue over whether the match should count as a Test but the International Cricket Council considers it official. |
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