South Africa’s Corbin Bosch, 30, made history in his Test debut by taking a wicket on his very first ball. This rare achievement came in the ongoing Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
The first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan is being played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, where South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first. In the opening innings, South Africa’s bowlers have firmly dominated, reducing Pakistan to just four wickets. However, it was 30-year-old South African bowler Corbin Bosch who set a remarkable record by taking a wicket on his very first ball in Test cricket.
Corbin Bosch Sets New Record in Test Cricket
The first breakthrough for South Africa came when Shan Masood was dismissed for just 17 runs. Masood was bowled out by debutant Corbin Bosch, who made an immediate impact by taking a wicket on his very first delivery. This feat places Bosch in an elite group of players who have achieved the rare distinction of taking a wicket on the first ball of their Test career.
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By doing so, Bosch became the third bowler to achieve this remarkable milestone in 2024, following in the footsteps of West Indies’ Shamarh Brooks and South Africa’s own Tshepo Moreki. Bosch’s achievement is particularly significant as it marks the first time in Test cricket history that three bowlers have taken a wicket on their first ball in the same calendar year.
Pakistan Struggles in the First Innings
Pakistan, batting first, is finding itself in a challenging position with four wickets already down. The team’s top-order has faltered, with captain Shan Masood (17), Sam Ayoub (14), Babar Azam (4), and Shakil (14) all failing to make significant contributions. Expectations were high from Babar Azam, but he too could not deliver in the first innings, leaving Pakistan in a precarious situation.
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