Stuart Broad in ENG vs SA, Test 3
Reflexes
- Stuart Broad leaves Glenn McGrath behind
- Broad became the second most successful fast bowler in Test cricket.
- His compatriot James Anderson ahead of Broad
Broad Stuart: Stuart Broad sacked South Africa captain Dean Elgar. He LBW Elgar with a personal score of 36 on the fourth day of the third Test which is played at The Oval. It was Broad’s 564th Test wicket, seeing him outpoint Glenn McGrath. This success made him the second most successful fast bowler with the most wickets in Test cricket history. Now ahead of him is countryman and fellow fast bowler James Anderson, who has taken 666 career wickets from him.
Broad became the second most successful fast bowler in Test cricket.
Overall, Broad has become the fifth most successful bowler in Test cricket history. Former Sri Lankan great spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who took 800 wickets at number one on this list. In second place is the late Australian cricketer Shane Warne with 708 wickets. England’s James Anderson is at number three along with Broad and India’s biggest match winner Anil Kumble is at number four, with a total of 619 wickets to his name.
Top 5 Bowlers in Test Cricket History
- Muttiah Muralitharan – 800 land
- Shane Warne – 708 wickets
- James Anderson – 666 wickets
- Anil Kumble – 619 wickets
- Stuart Broad – 564 wickets
England’s control was strengthened by Broad’s wicket
In the ongoing match against South Africa, this ground not only put Broad ahead of McGrath, but also strengthened England’s control of the match. In the second inning, Dean Elgar looked poised for a big inning after scoring 36 runs in the crease when Broad made him the victim of it. With this ground, England once again outclassed South Africa in the match. Broad didn’t have to wait long after this for his 565th wicket, soon firing Ryan Rickleton, who was batting eight pounds.
We reported that in the first innings, England restricted the visitors for 118 runs. Olly Robinson took 5 wickets and Stuart Broad took 4 wickets in this inning. However, South Africa put on a splendid performance and eliminated the hosts with 158 runs. Marco Yansen from South Africa took 5 wickets and Kagiso Rabada took 4 wickets. Despite this, England managed to take a 40-run lead.
