Greaves sets test record with five wicket maidens in a row
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made test cricket history on Monday by becoming the first bowler in the recorded era to take wickets in five consecutive maiden overs during the opening test against Pakistan in Tarouba.
Playing in his 17th test, the Barbadian claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.
Greaves completed the historic feat after the break when he had Mohammad Abbas caught behind, giving him five wickets from five successive maiden overs.
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