Fourth Test – England vs Pakistan at Lord’s in Aug 2010 : England won by an innings and 225 runs
– In England’s first innings, the batsmen who have batted at number 4 {KP Pietersen} at number 5 {PD Collingwood} and at number 6 {EJG Morgan} scored ducks providing the fifth occasion of batsmen who have batted at number 4, number 5 and number 6 failed to open the account in an innings in the annals of test cricket. The other four occasions are witnessed the following tests –
– New Zealand vs South Africa at Ellis Park, Johannesburg in Jan 1954 – New Zealand batsman B Sutcliffe {number 4}, JR Reid [number 5} and LSM Miller {number 6} scored zeroes in its first innings.
– India vs New Zealand at Hyderabad-LBS in Oct 1969 – Indian batsmen ML Jaisimha {number 4}, MAK Pataudi {number 5} and AK Roy {number 4} scored zeroes in its first innings
– Australia vs England at Leeds in July 1981 – Australian batsmen KJ Hughes {number 4}, GN Yallop {number 5} and AR Border {number 5} scored zeroes in its second innings
– Pakistan vs New Zealand at Napier in Dec 2009 – Pakistan batsmen Mohammad Yousuf {number 4}, Umar Akmal {number 5} and Misbah-ul-Haq {number 6} scored zeroes in its first innings.
– It is interesting to note that out of the five occasions of this feat, on four occasions the captain of the team scored zero. B Sutcliffe was leading New Zealand against South Africa at Ellis Park, Johannesburg in Jan 1954, MAK Pataudi was leading India against New Zealand at Hyd-LBS in Oct 1969, KJ Hughes was leading Australia against England at Leeds in Jul 1981 and Mohmmad Yousuf was leading Pakistan against New Zealand at Napier in Dec 2009
– KP Pietersen was dismissed by the first ball he faced in this innings providing the 251st occasion of an England batsman collecting a first ball duck in a test innings. The first ball duck by KP Pietersen represents the fourth occasion of his collecting the first ball duck in a test innings. The other three are – vs Australia at Mancheser in Aug 2005, vs Pakistan at The Oval in Aug 2006, vs West Indies at Lord’s in May 2009
– KP Pietersen’s first ball duck in this test provide the 31st occasion of an England batsman suffering such an ignominy at Lord’s. R Illingworth, KP Pietresen and FS Trueman are the three England batsman to collect the first ball duck at Lord’s on two occasions.
– KP Pietersen became the fourth England batsman to collect the first ball duck in a test innings against Pakistan at Lord’s. Others are – KF Barrington in Jun 1962, CM Old in Jun 1978 and DE Malcolm in Jun 1992,
– KP Pietersen’s first ball duck in this test provide the 19th occasion of an England batsman to suffer from such an ignominy in a test innings against Pakistan. He is the only England batsman to collect the first ball duck on two occasions against Pakistan – at The Oval in Aug 2006 and at Lord’s in Aug 2010.
– KP Pietersen, PD Collingwood, EJG Morgan and GP Swann scored zeroes in this test taking the number of ducks by England batsman against Pakistan to 107.
– KP Pietersen, PD Collingwood, EJG Morgan and GP Swann scored zeroes in the first innings of this test providing the third occasion of four or more England batsmen scoring ducks in an innings against Pakistan and also 36th such occasion against various oppositions.
– IJL Trott {184} and SCJ Broad {169} scored 150 plus runs in England’s innings providing the 18th occasion of two England batsmen scoring 150 plus runs in an innings. It is also the second such occasion by England batsmen against Pakistan. The first such occasion was at The Oval in 1962, when MC Cowdrey {182} and ER Dexter {172} scored 150 plus runs.
– IJL Trott {184} and SCJ Broad {169} scored 150 plus runs in England’s innings providing the third occasion of two England batsmen scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings at Lord’s. The first such occasion was against South Africa in 1947, when WJ Edrich {189} and DCS Compton {208} scored 150 plus runs. The second such occasion was against South Africa in Jul 2008 when MP Vaughan {152} and IR Bell {199} scored 150 plus runs
– IJL Trott {184} and SCJ Broad {169} scored 150 plus runs in England’s innings providing the sixth occasion of two batsmen scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings at Lord’s. The first such occasion was by Australian batsmen against England in Jun 1930 {WM Woodfull – 155 and DG Bradman – 254}, The second such occasion was by England batsmen against South Africa in 1947, {WJ Edrich – 189 and DCS Compton – 208}. The third such occasion was by West Indies batsmen against England in Aug 1973 {RB Kanhai – 157 and GS Sobers – 150}, The fourth such occasion was by Australian batsmen against England in Jun 1993 {MJ Slater – 152 and DC Boon – 164}. The fifth such occasion was by England batsmen against South Africa in Jul 2008 { MP Vaughan – 152 and IR Bell – 199}. The sixth such occasion was by England batsmen against Pakistan in Aug 2010 {IJL Trott – 184 and SCJ Broad {169}
– IJL Trott {184} and SCJ Broad {169} scored 150 plus runs in England’s innings providing the 105th occasion of two batsmen scoring 150 plus runs in an innings. It also provides the eleventh such occasion against Pakistan.
– IJL Trott completed 1000 runs of his test career when he was on 29 during his knock of 184 in this test. At the end of this test, his run aggregate stood at 1155. He became the 92nd England batsman to aggregate 1000 plus test runs
– SCJ Broad completed 1000 runs of his test career when he was on 73 during his knock of 169 in this test. At the end of this test, his run aggregate stood at 1096. He became the 93rd England batsman to aggregate 1000 plus test runs
– SCJ Broad scored his maiden test hundred when he made 169 in this test. His previous best was 76 vs South Africa at Lord’s in Jul 2008.
– IJL Trott’s 184 and SCJ Broad’s 169 in this test represent the 114th and 115th occasion of an England batsman scoring a hundred at Lord’s. Their knocks also provide the 28th and 29th occasion of England batsman scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings at Lord’s.
– IJL Trott and SCJ Broad became the third and fourth England batsman to score 150 plus runs in a test innings against Pakistan. The other two are – 153 by TW Graveney on 21.06.62 and 186 by PD Collingwood in Jul 2006. Their knocks also provide the 10th and 11th occasion of a England batsman scoring a hundred against Pakistan.
– SCJ Broad’s 169 came while batting at number nine in this test providing the 15th occasion of a batsman batting at number nine scoring a hundred in a test innings. SCJ Braod’s 169 in this test occupy the second place in the list of batsmen who have scored most runs while batting at number nine. IDS Smith’s 173 vs India at Auckland in Feb 1990 occupies the first place.
– SCJ Broad became the second batsman to score a hundred batting at number nine against Pakistan. DL Vettori of New Zealand had made 137 not out at Hamilton in Dec 2003. Thus SCJ Broad’s 169 is the highest score by a batsman batting at number nine against Pakistan.
– SCJ Broad became the third England batsman to score a hundred while batting at number nine. Others are – 122 by GOB Allen vs Pakistan at Lord’s on 27.06.1931 and 112 by JT Murray vs West Indies at The Oval on 18.08.1966. Thus SCJ Broad’s 169 represent the highest score by an England batsman batting at number nine.
– IJL Trott and SCJ Broad added 332 runs for the eighth wicket in this test providing the third occasion of England batsmen adding 300 plus runs in a test innings at Lord’s. The other two occasions are – 370 runs for the third wicket between DCS Compton and WJ Edrich vs South Africa in Jun 1947 and 308 runs for the third wicket between GA Gooch and AJ Lamb vs India in Jul 1990
– IJL Trott and SCJ Broad added 332 runs for the eighth wicket in this test providing the 76th occasion of 300 plus runs partnership in a test innings. Break up of 76 partnerships wicket wise read thus – for first wicket {12}, for second wicket {13}, for third wicket {24}, for fourth wicket {11}, for fifth wicket {08}, for sixth wicket {04}, for seventh wicket {02} and for the eighth wicket {02}
– This stand also represents the second occasion of 300 plus runs partnership for the eighth wicket in the annals of test cricket. The other occasion was the 313 runs partnership between Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq of Pakistan vs Zimbabwe at Sheikhupura in Oct 1996. Thus the 332 runs stand between IJL Trott and SCJ Broad in this test represent the record stand for the eight wicket.
– This stand also represents the 12th occasion of a 300 plus runs partnership posted by England batsmen against various oppositions
– This stand also represents the 10th occasion of a 300 plus runs partnership posted by batsmen from various teams against Pakistan,
– Mohammad Amir captured 6 for 84 in this test to become the fifth Pakistan bowler to capture five or more wickets in an innings at Lord’s. The other five are – 5 for 61 by Khan Mohammad in Jun 1954, 6 for 32 by Mudassar Nazar in Aug 1982, 5 for 91 by Waqar Younis in Jun 1982 and Mushtaq Ahmed in Jul 1996.
– Mohammad Aamir’s 6 for 84 in this game provide the 76th occasion of a visiting bowler capturing five or more wickets in an innings at Lord’s. Break up country wise read thus – Australia {28}, South Africa {12}, India {11}, West Indies {10}, Pakistan {05}, New Zealand {07}, Sri Lanka {01}, Zimbabwe {01} and Bangladesh {01}.
– Mohammad Amir captured 6 for 84 in this test to provide the 38th occasion of a Pakistan bowler capturing five or more wickets against England at various grounds. His figures represent the third occasion of his capturing five or more wickets in a test innings. Other two occasions are – 5 for 79 vs Australia at Melbourne in Dec 2009 and 5 for 52 vs England at The Oval in Aug 2010. Thus Mohammad Amir’s figures of 6 for 84 in this test represent his best innings bowling effort of his test career.
– Pakistan was all out for 74 in the first innings providing the 192nd occasion of a team dismissed for a total less than 100 in a completed innings. It also provides the 19th such occasion at Lord’s.
– Pakistan’s all out for 74 in the first innings and 147 in the second innings of this test provide the 299th and 300th occasion of a team dismissed all out in a test innings at Lord’s
– Pakistan’s 74 in the first innings of this test provide the fifth occasion of it being dismissed for a total less than 100 in a test innings by England. England became the second team to achieve this feat. Australia has dismissed Pakistan for a tatal less than 100 on five occasions.
– Australia’s five occasions are – 62 at Perth in Nov 1981, 97 at Brisbane in Nov 1995, 59 at Sharjah in Oct 2002 and 53 at Sharjah in Oct 2002 and 72 at Perth in Dec 2004
– England’s five occasions are – 87 at Lord’s in Jun 1954, 90 at Manchester in Jul 1954, 80 at Nottingham in Jul 2010, 72 at Birmingham in Aug 2010 and 74 at Lord’s in Aug 2010.
– Thus Pakistan’s 74 in the first innings of this test represent its lowest total in a completed innings at Lord’s
– Mohammad Amir bagged a pair in this test providing the 22nd occasion of a batsman bagging a pair in a test at Lord’s. He became the third Pakistan batsman to suffer such an ignominy at Lord’s. Others are – Iqbal Qasim in Jun 1978 and Salim Elahi in May 2001.
– Mohammad Amir’s pair in this test provides the 38th occasion of a Pakistan batsman collecting a pair against various oppositions and tenth such occasion against England
– GP Swann captured five of 62 in the second innings of this test to provide the 85th occasion of an England bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings at Lord’s. His figures represent his first five wicket innings haul in a test innings at Lord’s.
– GP Swann’s 5 for 62 in this test provides the eighth occasion of an England bowler capturing five or more wickets in an innings against Pakistan at Lord’s. The other seven occasions are – 6 for 31 by FS Trueman in first innings in Jun 1962, 6 for 85 by LJ Coldwell in second innings in Jun 1962, 5 for 20 by DL Underwood in first innings in Aug 1974, 6 for 51 by DL Underwood in second innings in Aug 1974, 5 for 47 by RGD Willis in first innings in Jun 1978, 8 for 34 by IT Botham in second innings in Jun 1978 and 5 for 61 by D Gough in first innings in May 2001.
– GP Swann’s 5 for 62 in this test provides the 40th occasion of an England bowler capturing five or more wickets in an innings against Pakistan at various grounds. It was second five wicket haul for GP Swann against Pakistan, the first being his 6 for 65 at Birmingham in Aug 2010. He became the eighth England bowler to capture five plus wickets on two or more occasions against Pakistan. The other seven are – DL Underwood {04}, JM Anderson {02}, IT Botham {02}, NGB Cook {02}, GR Dilley {02}, NA Foster {02} and SJ Harmison {02}
– GP Swann’s five for 62 in this test represents his ninth five wicket haul of his test career – 5 for 57 vs West Indies at St John’s in Feb 2009, 5 for 165 vs West Indies at Bridgetown in Feb 2009, 5 for 110 vs South Africa at Centurion in Dec 2009, 5 for 54 vs South Africa at Durban in Dec 2009, 5 for 90 vs Bangladesh at Chittagong in Mar 2010, 5 for 127 vs Bangladesh at Chittagong in Mar 2010, 5 for 76 vs Bangladesh at Manchester in Jun 2010, 6 for 65 vs Pakistan at Birmingham in Aug 2010 and 5 for 62 vs Pakistan at Lord’s in Aug 2010.
– Pakistan were all out for 74 in the first innings and 147 in the second innings providing the second occasion of batsmen’s individual scores greater than the opponent’s team total. England batsmen IJL Trott and SCJ Broad scored 184 and 169 in this test respectively. The other occasion also involved Pakistan, It was dismissed for 53 and 59 at Sharjah in Oct 2002 by Australia. ML Hayden scored 119 in Australia’s first innings.
– England won this test by an innings and 225 runs providing the 83rd occasion of an innings victory against various opponents, This victory provides the eighth occasion of an innings victory against Pakistan, The other seven occasions are – by an innings and 129 runs at Nottingham in Jul 1954, by an innings and 120 runs at Manchester in Jul 2006, by an innings and 120 runs at Lord’s in Jun 1978, by an innings and 117 runs at Leeds in Jul 1962, by an innings and 57 runs at Birmingham in Jun 1978, by an innings and 24 runs at Birmingham in May 1962 and by an innings and 9 runs at Lord’s in May 2001. Thus the victory by an innings and 225 runs in this test represent England’s largest margin of innings victory against Pakistan
– England won this test by an innings and 225 runs providing the 12th occasion of an innings plus 200 runs against various opponents – by an innings and 579 runs vs Australia at The Oval in Aug 1938. by an innings and 285 runs vs India at Lord’s in Jun 1974, by an innings and 283 runs vs West Indies at Leeds in May 2007, by an innings and 237 runs vs West Indies at The Oval in Aug 1957, by an innings and 230 runs vs Australia at Adelaide in Mar 1982, by an innings and 225 runs vs Pakisan at Lord’s in Aug 2010, by an innings and 225 runs vs Australia at Melbourne in Feb 1912, by an innings and 217 runs vs Australia at The Oval in Aug 1886, by an innings and 215 runs vs New Zealand at Auckland in Feb 1963, by an innings and 209 runs vs Zimbabwe at Lord’s in Feb 1963, by an innings and 207 runs vs India at Manchester in Jul 1952 and by an innings and 202 runs vs South Africa at Cape Town in Mar 1889.
– England won this test by an innings and 225 runs providing the 16th occasion of an innings victory in a test at Lord’s. It also provides the third innings win against Pakistan at Lord’s. The other two victories are – by an innings and 120 runs in Jun 1978 and by an innings and nine runs in May 2001.