Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Clive Madande on Friday broke a 90-year unwanted record when he conceded 42 byes in a Test innings against Ireland.
The runs given away by the 24-year-old Madande, enduring a tough debut after he was out for a duck on Thursday’s first day at Stormont, were more than Ireland’s 40-run first-innings lead as they made 250 in reply to Zimbabwe’s 210.
The byes were not entirely his fault, as he had to deal with his bowlers sending several deliveries down the leg side as well as late swing after the ball had passed the bat.
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One consolation for Madande was the record he surpassed was set by England’s Les Ames — widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen — who gave away 37 byes in Australia’s total of 327 in a Test at The Oval in 1934.
Zimbabwe might still have led on first innings but for a last-wicket stand of 47 between Andy McBrine (28) and Matthew Humphreys (27 not out).
Joylord Gumbie and Prince Masvaure then batted out the final 15 minutes to leave Zimbabwe 12-0 in their second innings at stumps, a deficit of 28 runs.
At lunch yesterday, Zimbabwe were 96-3, a lead of 56.
ENGLAND V WINDIES
AFP, BIRMINGHAM, England
Jason Holder produced a fine all-round display as the West Indies took three late wickets, including both England openers with successive deliveries, in a stirring fightback on Friday’s opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Holder’s 59 helped turn the West Indies’ 115-5 into a total of 282 all out as they looked to restore some pride, having already lost the three-match series.
The towering all-rounder then held two fine slip catches as England slumped to 38-3 at stumps, a deficit of 244 runs.
England had stabilized somewhat yesterday, reaching 157-5, 125 runs behind.
Additional reporting by staff writer
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