WI's Shamar Joseph records maiden Test fifer on home soil
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West Indies seamer Shamar Joseph decimated the South African batting line-up with a record five-wicket haul in the ongoing 2nd Test. Joseph made the red cherry talk on Day 1, after the Proteas elected to bat at the Providence Stadium, Guyana. SA had no answers to Joseph's pace and swing, having perished for 160. He recorded his maiden Test five-wicket haul on home soil.
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A thunderous spell from Joseph
SA had a watchful start, with Joseph coming into the attack in the seventh over. In his third over, he dismissed Aiden Markram with a peach. This gave Joseph his maiden Test scalp at home. Joseph removed Temba Bavuma in the same over, while David Bedingham, Keshav Maharaj, and Kyle Verreynne were his next victims. Joseph conceded 33 runs in 14 overs (four maidens).
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Three wickets for Jayden Seales
While Joseph dented the Proteas, Jayden Seales assisted him with another fine spell. The latter took three wickets for 45 runs as SA were bowled out for 160. WI were later in a spot of bother, finishing the day on 97/7.
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WATCH: Joseph completes his fifer
Absolute dominance from Shamar Joseph leaving the batter stunned as he hauls in his 5️⃣th!🏏🔥 #WIvSA #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/sxQvZ4NiBG
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 15, 2024
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Joseph's maiden fifer in home Tests
As mentioned, Joseph registered his maiden five-wicket haul in home Tests. He bagged a record fifer in his debut Test innings, against Australia at the Adelaide Oval (5/94). On the same tour, Joseph scripted West Indies' record-breaking win at the Gabba, taking a fourth-innings seven-wicket haul. He was adjudged the Player of the Series.
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Joseph races past 20 wickets
Joseph has now raced to 22 wickets from six Tests at an incredible average of 23.50. His tally includes three five-wicket haul. Notably, the young pacer had played just five First-Class games before making his debut.