World of Cricket Contest Series | Contest - 7 :: Bring back the past memories - 19 wickets of Jim Laker in a Test Match
The game of cricket means a wealth of records. And if you look at the Ashes series between England and Australia, you will find countless records that are still irresistible. The series first began in 1882-83 between Australia and England. Originally, the English spectators mourned the loss of a close match to England Australia.
For which the English presented the ashes, and the ashes later became a trophy. Fight for Dignity In the Ashes, these two teams fight to maintain their superiority. And this series has also got special importance from the viewers. And the Ashes series is a game of record. Today I am going to present to you a record of what happened in the Ashes Test of Old Trafford in 1956.
The record was set by Jim Laker in a Test at Old Trafford in 1956 when right-arm off-break bowler Jim Laker took 19 wickets for just 90 runs in two innings of a Test. The first Test of the series was played at Nottingham's Tentbridge. Laker played a key role in England's draw for the first Test with six wickets. Laker bowled brilliantly in the 1956 Ashes series.
Aussie batsmen were confused while playing Laker's ball. The 5 Test series was tied at 1-1. Jim Laker led the team to victory alone at Old Trafford. England won the toss and elected to bat first at Old Trafford. While Batting first, England got a huge total of 459 runs in the 1st innings. In reply, Australia was all out for just 84 runs. Jim Laker bowled 16.4 overs in the first innings and took 9 wickets for 37 runs. Australia has to bat again after the tragedy of 84. Australia batted again and all out for just 205 runs.
Laker took 10 wickets by giving just 53 runs in this innings. Jim Laker is the first bowler to take 10 wickets in an innings and 19 wickets in 1 Test for the first time in Tests. Jim Laker's 19 wickets for just 90 runs is unbreakable. No cricketer has ever broken this record.
A great record!! Will be unbroken for many decades further!!!
Yes, This record is unbreakable. Thank you for your comment.
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