England's Ben Duckett races to 3,000 Test runs: Key stats
What's the story
Star England opener Ben Duckett has crossed the 3,000-run mark in Test cricket. The left-handed batsman achieved this milestone on Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Duckett entered the game, requiring 31 runs to reach the landmark. After managing just two runs in his first outing, the southpaw played a quick-fire 34-run knock in the fourth innings.
Stats
A look at his numbers
Playing his 42nd Test match, Duckett has raced to 3,005 runs at an average of 40.06, as per ESPNcricinfo. Duckett, who is among the front-runners of England's Bazball approach, already has 6 tons and 16 half-centuries across 78 innings. He has a strike rate of 86.44 in the format. The English opener made his Test debut in October 2016.
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Duckett 2.0
Duckett was dropped from the England Test side a month after his debut. England's record-breaking 2022 tour to Pakistan brought him back to the side. And he hasn't looked back ever since. Overall, Duckett has more than 11,500 runs (11,544) in First-Class cricket. In 165 red-ball matches, the English batter averages over 42. His tally includes 30 tons and 54 half-centuries.
Knock
A quick-fire 34 from Duckett
Chasing 175 in the ongoing affair, the Brits were off to a flier with Duckett adding 51 runs with his opening partner Zak Crawley in no time. The former dominated the partnership before falling to Mitchell Starc. His 34 came off just 26 balls (4 fours, 1 six). Meanwhile, Duckett has been short of runs in the ongoing series, managing 133 runs at 16.62.