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Praveen Kumar performed the Hat trick in this game between Bangalore and Jaipur at Bangalore in the tenth game of IPL 2010 which provide the 32^nd occasion of a bowler performing a hat trick in Twenty20 games

Praveen Kumar’s hat trick in this game provides the seventh hat trick in IPL games. The other occasions are detailed below

New Zealand capped BJ Arnell for this test. He became the 246^th cricketer to represent New Zealand in tests. He is the 30^th New Zealand cricketer to make test debut against Australia

Australia capped RJ Harris for this test. He became the 413rd cricketer to represent Australia in tests. He is the 44^th Australian cricketer to make test debut against New Zealand

RT Ponting was dismissed run out for 41 on the first of the test providing the seventh occasion of his run out dismissal while leading Australia in this test. He now holds the record for most run out dismissals as captain in the annals of test cricket. The previous record was held by SP Fleming of Australia.

RT Ponting’s seven run out dismissal while leading his country read thus : against Sri Lanka at Galle in Mar 2004 for 28 : against England at Nottingham in Aug 2005 for 48 : against Bangladesh at Chittagong in Apr 2006 for 52 : against England at Sydney in Jan 2007 for 45 : against India at Nagpur in Nov 2008 for 08 : against England at The Oval in Aug 2009 for 66 and against New Zealand at Wellington in Mar 2010 for 41

It is just a coincidence that RT Ponting was dismissed run out against New Zealand in this test to wrest the record of most run out dismissals in a test innings held by SP Fleming – New Zealand Skipper who was dismissed on six occasions

The record for most dismissals in an innings by an Australian captain is four which is jointly held by AR Border and RB Simpson

SM Katich scored 79 in this test which was his 21^st test half century and 30^th test fifty; It was his third fifty against New Zealand. The other two are – 118 at Christchurch in Mar 2005 and 131* at Brisbane in Nov 2008

MJ Clarke’s 168 in this test represents 52^nd occasion of an Australian batsman scoring a hundred against New Zealand. It also represents his 14^th hundred of his test career and his highest individual score in tests. His previous best was 166 against Pakistan at Hobart in Jan 2010. His previous best against New Zealand was 141 at Brisbane in Nov 2004

MJ Clarke has been dismissed stumped on five occasions in his test career which includes his stumped dismissal in this test. Other occasions in which he was dismissed stumped are – vs India at Mumbai in Nov 2004 for 17: vs Pakistan at Sydney in Jan 2005 for 35: vs India at Melbourne in Dec 2007 for 73 and vs India at Perth in Jan 2008 for 81.

MJ Clarke became the tenth Australian batsman to be dismissed stumped on five or more occasions in a test innings. Others are – AR Border {09}, CC McDonald {07}, MA Noble {07}, RT Ponting {07}, MA Taylor {07}. MJ Slater {06}, SK Warne {06}, C Hill {05} and KD Walters {05}

MJ Clarke’s dismissal stumped for 168 in this test provide the 86^th occasion of a batsman dismissed stumped after scoring a hundred in a test innings in the annals of test cricket.

MJ Clarke’s dismissal stumped for 168 in this test provide the 29th occasion of an Australian batsman dismissed stumped after scoring a hundred in a test innings.

MJ Clarke’s dismissal stumped for 168 in this test provide the 27th occasion of batsman dismissed stumped after scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings.

MJ Clarke’s dismissal stumped for 168 in this test provide the 11th occasion of an Australian batsman dismissed stumped after scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings.

MJ Clarke’s 168 in this test represent the 212^th occasion of an Australian batsman scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings against various oppositions.

MJ Clarke’s 168 in this test represents the 15^th occasion of an Australian batsman scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings against New Zealand

MJ Clarke’s 168 in this test represent the fifth occasion of an Australian batsman scoring 150 plus runs in a test innings against New Zealand at Wellington. Other occasion are – 247* by GS Chappell in Mar 1974, 151* by SR Waugh in Mar 2000, 165 by DM Martyn in Mar 2005 and 162 by AC Gilchrist in Mar 2005

MJ Clarke and MJ North added 253 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the 55^th occasion of Australian batsmen posting a three figure partnership in a test innings against New Zealand.

MJ Clarke and MJ North added 253 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the fifth occasion of Australian batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the fifth wicket in a test innings against New Zealand. The other four occasions are – 213 between GRJ Matthews and GM Ritchie at Wellington in Feb 1986, 154 runs between AR Border and PR Sleep at Adelaide in Dec 1987, 159 runs between AR Border and SR Waugh at Brisbane in Dec 1993 and 199 runs between MJ Slater and SR Waugh at Wellington in Mar 2000

MJ Clarke and MJ North added 253 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the record fifth wicket partnership in a test innings by Aussie batsmen against New Zealand. The previous best was 213 runs between GRJ Matthews and GM Ritchie at Wellington in Feb 1986

MJ Clarke and MJ North added 253 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the ground record at Wellington for the fifth wicket partnership in a test innings against New Zealand. The previous best was 213 runs between GRJ Matthews and GM Ritchie in Feb 1986

MJ Clarke and MJ North added 253 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the third occasion of a 250 plus runs posted by Australian batsmen against New Zealand. The other two occasions are – 264 runs for the third wicket between GS Chappell and IM Chappell at Wellington in Mar 1974 and 256 runs for the sixth wicket between AC Gilchrist and DR Martyn at Wellington in Mar 2005

MJ Clarke and MJ North added 253 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the 36^th occasion of 250 plus runs partnership by Australian batsmen against various oppositions

MJ Clarke and MJ North added 253 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the seventh occasion of 250 plus runs partnership by Australian batsmen against various oppositions. Other six occasions are – 405 runs between SG Barnes and DG Bradman against England at Sydney in Dec 1946, 332* runs between AR Border and SR Waugh vs England at Leeds in Jul 1993, 385 runs between GS Blewett and SR Waugh vs South Africa at Johannesburg in Feb 1997. 268 runs between MTG Elliott and RT Ponting vs England at Leeds in Jul 1997, 281 runs between RT Ponting and SR Waugh vs West Indies at Bridgetown in Mar 1999 and 327 runs between JL Langer and RT Ponting vs Pakistan at Perth in Nov 1999.

MJ North scored 112 not out in this test which represent the 53^rd occasion of an Australian batsman scoring a hundred in a test innings against New Zealand. It also represents his fourth hundred of his test career. The other three hundreds are – 125* vs England at Cardiff in Jul 2009, 110 vs England at Leeds in Aug 2009 and 117 vs South Africa at Johannesburg in Feb 2009. MJ North’s 112 not out in this test represent his first appearance hundred against New Zealand.

CS Martin {1 for 115} and DL Vettori {1 for 111} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the 67^th and 68^th occasion of a New Zealand bowler conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against Australia

CS Martin {1 for 115} and DL Vettori {1 for 111} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the 11th and 12th occasion of a New Zealand bowler conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against Australia at Wellington

DL Vettori conceded 111 runs in the first innings of this test providing the fourth occasion of a New Zealand bowler conceding “Nelson” in a test innings against various oppositions. The other occasions are – 2 for 111 by BR Taylor vs England at Leeds in Jul 1973, 1 for 111 by DL Vettori vs England at Manchester in May 2009 and 3 for 111 by IE Obrien vs Australia at Adelaide in Nov 2008

DL Vettori conceded 111 runs in the first innings of this test providing the second occasion of a New Zealand bowler conceding “Nelson” in a test innings against Australia. The other occasion was IE Obrien’s 3 for 111 vs Australia at Adelaide in Nov 2008

DL Vettori became the only New Zealand bowler to concede “Nelson” runs on two occasions – 1 for 111 vs England at Manchester in May 2008 and 1 for 111 vs Australia at Wellington in Mar 2010

DL Vettori conceded 111 runs in the first innings of this test providing the 95^th occasion of a bowler conceding “Nelson” in a test innings in the annals of test cricket

DE Bollinger’s figures of 5 for 28 represent his second five wicket haul in a test innings, the first being his 5 for 70 against West Indies at Perth in Dec 2009.

DE Bollinger captured 5 for 28 in the first innings of this test providing the 24^th occasion of an Australian bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings against New Zealand.

DE Bollinger’s figures of 5 for 28 represent his second five wicket haul in a test innings, the first being his 5 for 70 against West Indies at Perth in Dec 2009.

DE Bollinger’s figures of 5 for 28 represent his best bowling figures in a test innings, previous best being his 5 for 70 against West Indies at Perth in Dec 2009.

BJ Waitling, DR Tuffey and BJ Arnell failed to open their account in New Zealand’s first innings providing the 12^th occasion of three or more New Zealand batsmen scoring zeroes in a test innings against Australia. This is the third such occasion in a Wellington test. The other two occasions were in both innings of 1945-46 test match

BJ Waitling collected his first zero, DR Tuffey his sixth zero and BJ Arnell zero in his debut innings.

DR Tuffey was dismissed run out for zero in the first innings of this test providing the 15^th occasion of a New Zealand batsman run out for zero in a test innings against various oppositions. He is the second New Zealand batsman after MJ Horne to be dismissed run out for zero in a test innings against Australia. MJ Horne suffered the ignominy at Hamilton in Mar 2000

DL Vettori was playing his 150^th test innings when he came to bat in the second innings which includes two innings he played for ICC World Eleven. He became the second New Zealand cricketers to appear in 150 plus test innings after SP Fleming who has played 189 innings and holds the New Zealand record for most innings appearances

RT Ponting took two catches in the first innings which gave him an aggregate of 166 test catches. He now stands fourth in the list of fieldsmen who have taken most test catches. R Dravid of India {193}, ME Waugh of Australia {181} and SP Fleming of New Zealand {171} occupy the first three places. Prior to the start of this test, RT Ponting and BC Lara had an aggregate of 164 catches and shared the fourth place jointly. With two catches in the first innings of this test, RT Ponting went past BC Lara.

TG McIntosh’s 83 in the second innings of this test represent his fourth test half century and fifth fifty. The other three occasions are – 136 vs West Indies at Napier in Dec 2008, 89 vs Bangladesh at Hamilton in Feb 2010 and 74 vs Pakistan at Napier in Dec 2009.

TG McIntosh’s 83 in the second innings of this test represent his first appearance fifty against Australia. He was playing his first test against Australia and in the first innings of this test he had scored nine runs

DL Vettori celebrated his 150^th innings appearance by scoring a half century {77} in the second innings of this test. This was his 22^nd test half century and 27^th fifty

BB McCullum scored a century{ 104} in the second innings of this test which was his fifth copentury and 20^th fifty.

BB McCullum and DL Vettori added 126 runs for the sixth wicket in the second innings of this test providing the 30^th occasion of a three figure partnership by New Zealand batsmen against Australia.

BB McCullum and DL Vettori added 126 runs for the sixth wicket in the second innings of this test providing the fourth occasion of a three figure partnership for the sixth wicker by New Zealand batsmen against Australia. The other three occasions are – 110 runs between SP Fleming and CL Cairns at Wellington in Mar 2000, 109 runs between JV Coney and KR Rutherford at Wellington in Feb 1986 and 105 runs between MG Burgess and RJ Hadlee at Auckland in Feb 1977

BB McCullum and DL Vettori added 126 runs for the sixth wicket in the second innings of this test providing the record partnership of the sixth wicket by New Zealand batsmen against Australia. The previous besr was the 110 runs partnership between SP Fleming and CL Cairns at Wellington in Mar 2000.

BB McCullum and DL Vettori added 126 runs for the sixth wicket in the second innings of this test providing the 25th occasion of a three figure partnership for the sixth wicket by New Zealand batsmen against various oppositions

BB McCullum’s century {104} in the second innings of this test provide the eighth occasion of a New Zealand wicket keeper batsman scoring a fifty against Australia. BB McCullum’s knock represent his first century, the previous best being 84 not out at Adelaide in Nov 2008.

BB McCullum’s century {104} in the second innings of this test provide the 57th occasion of a New Zealand wicket keeper batsman scoring a fifty against various oppositions. BB McCullum’s knock represent his 14th half century and 19^th fifty

BB McCullum became the eleventh wicket keeper batsman in the annals of test cricket to register 19 or more fifties. Others are – AC Gilchrist {43}, MV Boucher {37}, A Flower {35}, APE Knott {35}, AJ Stewert {29}, IA Healey {26}, MS Dhoni {21}, PJL Dujon {21}, JHB Waite {20} and RW Marsh {19}

New Zealand posted a total of 407 all out in the third innings of this test providing the first occasion of New Zealand posting a total of 400 plus in the third innings of a test against Australia. The previous best was 322 for 7 at Perth in Nov 1989.

BB McCullum’s 104 in this game represent his fifth test hundred; The other four hundreds are – 185 vs Bangladesh at Hamilton in Feb 2010, 143 vs Bangladesh at Dhaka in Oct 2004, 115 vs India at Napier in Mar 2009 and 111 vs Zimbabwe at Harare in Aug 2005

BB McCullum’s 104 in this game represent the second hundred by a New Zealand wicket keeper batsman against Australia. The other hundred was by AC Parore who had made 110 at Perth in Nov 2001.

BB McCullum’s 104 in this game represent his second hundred on home soil. He had scored 115 against India at Napier in Mar 2009

BB McCullum’s 104 in this game represent his second hundred on home soil. He had scored 115 against India at Napier in Mar 2009

BB McCullum’s 104 in this game represent the 28^th occasion of New Zealand batsman scoring a hundred against Australia. It also represents the 14^th occasion of a New Zealand batsman scoring a hundred on home soil against Australia

BB McCullum’s 104 in this game represent the fifth occasion of New Zealand batsman scoring a hundred in the third innings of a test match against Australia.

BB McCullum’s 104 in this test was in a losing cause providing the sixth occasion of a New Zealand batsman’s hundred going in vain against Australia. The other occasions are – 141 by JG Wright at Chrsitchurch in Mar 1982, 102 by KR Rutherford at Christchurch in Feb 1993, 109 by CL Cairns at Wellington in Mar 2000, 126* by JDP Oram at Brisbane in Nov 2004 and 146 by HMH Marshall in Mar 2005

MG Johnson {107} and NM Hauritz {119} conceded 100 plus runs in the second innings of this test providing the 28^th and 29^th occasion of Australian bowlers conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against New Zealand

PJ Hughes and SM Katich scored 106 runs in an unfinished stand for the first wicket in the second innings of this test providing the 56^th occasion of Australian batsmen posting a three figure partnership against New Zealand.

PJ Hughes and SM Katich scored 106 runs in an unfinished stand for the first wicket in the second innings of this test providing the seventh occasion of Australian batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the first wicket against New Zealand.

PJ Hughes and SM Katich scored 106 runs in an unfinished stand for the first wicket in the second innings of this test providing the first occasion of Australian batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the first wicket in the fourth innings of a test against New Zealand.

Australia won this test match by ten wickets providing the 25^th occasion of Australia winning a test match against New Zealand.

Australia won this test match by ten wickets providing the third occasion of Australia winning a test match by ten wickets margin against New Zealand. The other two occasions were at Auckland in Feb 1977 and at Brisbane in Nov 1980

Bangladesh capped Jahurul Islam for this test. He became the 58^th cricketer to represent Bangladesh in tests. He is the fourth Bangladesh cricketer to make his test debut against England. The others are – Enamul Haque Jr at Dhaka in Oct 2003, Mushfiqur Rahim at Lord’s in May 2005 and Shahadat Hossain at Lord’s in May 2005

Jahurul Islam’s 43 in the second innings of this test represent the highest individual score by a Bangladesh batsman on debut against England. The previous best was 19 in the first innings by Mushfiqur Rahim at Lord’s in May 2005

England capped JC Tredwell for this test. He became the 643^rd cricketer to represent England in tests. He is the sixth England cricketer to make his test debut against Bangladesh.

JC Tredwell’s 37 in the first innings of this test remain the highest individual score by an England batsman on debut against Bangladesh. Previous best was 34 in the second innings of Chittagong test in Mar 2010, the first test of the ongoing series.

Bangladesh posted 419 runs in the first innings of this test providing the seventh occasion of Bangladesh posting a total of 400 plus runs in a test innings against various oppositions. The other six occasions are – 488 vs Zimbabwe at Chittagong in Jan 2005, 427 vs Australia at Fatullah in Apr 2006, 416 vs West Indies at Dhaka in May 2004, 413 vs Sri Lanka at Dhaka in Dec 2008, 413 vs New Zealand at Hamilton in Feb 2010 and 400 vs India at Dhaka in Nov 2000

Bangladesh posted 419 runs in the first innings of this test providing the first occasion of Bangladesh posting a total of 400 plus runs in a test innings against England. The previous best was 331 at Chittagong in Mar 2010, the first test of the ongoing series.

Tamim Iqbal {85}, Mahmudullah {59}, Naeem Islam {59*} and Shafiul Islam {53} scored fifties in the first innings of this test providing the first occasion of four Bangladesh batsmen registering fifties in a test innings against England.

Tamim Iqbal {85}, Mahmudullah {59}, Naeem Islam {59*} and Shafiul Islam {53} scored fifties in the first innings of this test providing the second occasion of four Bangladesh batsmen registering fifties in a test innings against various oppositions. The first such occasion was against Zimbabwe at Chittagong in Jan 2005, when Nafees Iqbal {56}, Habibul Bashar {94}, Rajen Saleh {89} and Mohammad Rafique {59} had scored fifties

Tamim Iqbal scored 85 in the first innings of this test which is his sixth test half century and eighth fifty. Mahmudullah’s 59 represent his fourth test half century and fifth fifty, Naeem Islam’s 59 not out and Shafiul Islam’s 53 represent their maiden test fifties.

GP Swann conceded 114 runs in the first innings of this test providing the second occasion of an England bowler conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against Bangladesh. The first such occasion was GP Swann’s 5 for 127 at Chittagong in Mar 2010, the first test of the ongoing series

KP Pietersen completed 5000 test runs when he was on 45. He was dismissed soon after completing 5000 runs; He became the 19^th England batsman to aggregate 5000 test runs. KP Pietersen’s 5000 runs came in his 60^th test and 107^th innings. He has scored 16 hundreds and 17 half centuries and has an highest score of 226 against West Indies at Leeds in May 2007

PD Collingwood scored zero in the first innings of this test providing his fifth zero of his test career. The other four occasions are – vs India at Lord’s in Jul 2007, vs Sri Lanka at Galle in Dec 2007, vs New Zealand at Nottingham in Jun 2008 and vs Australia at Leeds in Aug 2009

PD Collingwood became the fifth England batsman to score a zero in a test innings against Bangladesh when he failed to open his account in the first innings of this test. The others are – MA Butcher at Dhaka in Oct 2003, N Hussain at Dhaka in Oct 2003, SJ Harmison at Dhaka in Oct 2003 and GP Thorpe at Chittagong in Oct 2003

IJL Trott registered his second test half century and third fifty when he scored 64 in this test. His other two fifties are – 119 vs Australia at The Oval in Aug 2009 and 69 vs South Africa at Centurion in Dec 2009. His 64 in this test represents his first fifty as an opening batsman

His 64 provides the ninth occasion of an England opening batsman scoring a fifty against Bangladesh. It also represents the 21^st occasion of an England batsman scoring a fifty against Bangladesh

IR Bell{138}, MJ Prior 62}and TJ Bresnan {91} scored fifties in this game providing the 22^nd ,23^rd and 24^th occasion of England batsmen scoring fifties against Bangladesh.

IJL Trott {64}, IR Bell {138}, MJ Prior {62} and TJ Bresnan {91 } scored fifties in the first innings of this test providing the fourth occasion of four England batsmen scoring fifties in a test innings against Bangladesh, The other three occasions were witnessed in the tests at Chittagong in Oct 2003 {ME Trescothick – 60, MP Vaughan – 54, N Hussain – 76 and R Clarke – 55}, at Lord’s in May 2005 {ME Trescothick – 194, AJ Strauss – 69, MP Vaughan – 120 and IR Bell – 65} and at Chittagong in Mar 2010 {AN Cook – 173, KP Pietersen – 99, PD Collingwood – 145 and IR Bell – 84}

MJ Prior’s 62 represent the first half century by an England wicket keeper batsman against Bangladesh. The previous best was 38 not out by CMW Read at Chittagong in Oct 2003

Abdur Razaak conceded 100 plus runs in the first innings of this test providing the 10^th occasion of Bangladesh bowlers conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against England.

Abdur Razaak conceded 100 plus runs in the first innings of this test providing the second occasion of his conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against England.

IR Bell’s 138 in this test represent the eight hundred by an England batsman against Bangaldesh. It also represents his second hundred; the first hundred being his 162 not out at Chester-le-Street in Jun 05

IR Bell became the second England batsman to score two or more hundreds against Bangladesh. ME Trescothick is the other batsman who has scored three hundreds.

TJ Bresnan’s 91 in this test provide the third occasion of an England batsman scoring nineties against Bangladesh. The other two occasions are – 95 by N Hussain at Chittagong in Oct 2003 and 99 by KP Pietersen at Chittagong in Mar 2010

TJ Bresnan registered his highest individual score when he made 91 in this test. His previous best was 9 against West Indies at Lord’s in May 2009. This test was his fourth test and he has batted in just one innings in his previous three tests. His 91 came in his second innings in which he batted.

IR Bell and TJ Bresnan added 143 runs for the sixth wicket in this test providing the 12^th occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure partnership against Bangladesh

IR Bell and TJ Bresnan added 143 runs for the sixth wicket in this test providing the first occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the sixth wicket against Bangladesh, thus constituting a record stand for the sixth wicket. Previous best was 63 runs stand between N Hussain and CMW Read at Chittagong in Oct 2003.

Abdur Razzak {132} and Shakib Al Hasan {124} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the 89^th and 90^th occasion of a Bangladesh bowler conceding 100 plus runs against all oppositions

Abdur Razzak {132} and Shakib Al Hasan {124} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the 10th and 11th occasion of a Bangladesh bowler conceding 100 plus runs against England

Abdur Razzak {132} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the fourth occasion of his conceding 100 plus runs against all oppositions. It is the second occasion that Abdur Razzak conceded 100 plus runs against England, the first occasion being at Chittagong in Mar 2010, the first test of this series, when he conceded 157 runs

Shakib Al Hasan {124} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the seventh occasion of his conceding 100 plus runs against all oppositions. It is for the fourth time that he conceded 100 plus runs in a test innings while leading Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan {124} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the second occasion of his conceding 100 plus runs against England, the first occasion being at Chittagong in Mar 2010, the first test of the series, when he conceded 133 runs. . It is for the second time that he conceded 100 plus runs in a test innings while leading Bangladesh against England

Tamim Iqbal scored 52 in the second innings of this test scoring fifties in both innings. He had made 85 in the first innings. Tamim Iqbals’s twins fifties provide the 12^th occasion of a Bangladesh batsman scoring fifties in both innings of the test against various oppositions.

Tamim Iqbal became the second Bangladesh batsman to register fifties in both innings of a test against England. Mushfiqur Rahim was the other batsman having scored 79 and 95 at Chittagong in Mar 2010, the first test of this ongoing series

Shakib Al Hasan scored 96 in the second innings of this test providing the eighth occasion of a Bangladesh batsman scoring ninety in a test innings against various oppositions. The other occasions are – 97 by Habibul Bashar vs Pakistan at Peshawar in Aug 2003, 98 by Mohammad Ashraful vs Zimbabwe at Harare in Feb 2004, 94 by Habibul Bashar vs Zimbabwe at Chittagong in Jan 2005, 96 by Shakib Al Hasan vs Sri Lanka at Dhaka in Dec 2008, 96* by Shakib Al Hasan vs West Indies at St George’s in Jul 2009, 96* by Mahmudullah vs India at Dhaka in Jan 2010 and 96 by Mushfiqur Rahim vs England at Chittagong in Mar 2010

Shakib Al Hasan scored 96 in the second innings of this test providing the third occasion of his scoring ninety in a test innings against various oppositions. The other two occasions are – 96 vs Sri Lanka at Dhaka in Dec 2008 and 96* vs West Indies at St George’s in Jul 2009

Shakib Al Hasan with his three nineties became the first Bangladesh batsman to score nineties in a test innings on three occasions. Previously the record for most nineties by a Bangladesh batsman was held by Habibul Bashar who had scored nineties on two occasions – 97 vs Pakistan at Peshawar in Aug 2003 and 94 vs Zimbabwe at Chittagong in Jan 2005,

Shakib Al Hasan scored 96 in the second innings of this test providing the second occasion of a Bangladesh batsman scoring ninety in a test innings against England. Mushfiqur Rahim is the other batsman who had made 96 at Chittagong in Mar 2010

Shakib Al Hasan scored 96 in the second innings of this test providing the third occasion of a Bangladesh captain scoring ninety in a test innings against various oppositions. The other two occasions are – 94 by Habibul Bashar vs Zimbabwe at Chittagong in Jan 2005, 96 by Shakib Al Hasan vs Sri Lanka at Dhaka in Dec 2008.

Shakib Al Hasan with his two nineties has the record for most nineties in a test innings by Bangladesh captain

AN Cook scored 109 in the second innings of this test providing the ninth occasion of an England batsman scoring a hundred against Bangladesh.

AN Cook scored 109 in the second innings of this test providing the second occasion of his scoring a hundred against Bangladesh. He had scored 173 at Chittagong in the first test of this series.

AN Cook scored 109 in the second innings of this test providing the first occasion of an England batsman scoring a hundred in the fourth innings of a test match against Bangladesh.

AN Cook scored 109 in the second innings of this test providing the second occasion of his scoring a hundred against Bangladesh. as England’s captain. He had scored 173 at Chittagong in the first test of this series. MP Vaughan is the other captain who has made a hundred against Bangladesh. He made 120 at Lord’s in May 2005

AN Cook scored 109 in the second innings of this test providing the 42nd occasion of an England batsman scoring a hundred in the fourth innings of a test match against various oppositions.

AN Cook scored 109 in the second innings of this test providing the 11th occasion of an England batsman scoring a hundred in the fourth innings a test match against various oppositions. The other ten occasions are – 140 by JT Brown vs Australia at Melbourne in Mar 1895, 104 by GL Jessop vs Australia at The Oval in Aug 1902, 126* by JB Hobbs vs Australia at Melbourne in Dec 1911, 135 by H Sutclifee vs Australia at Melbourne in Dec 1928, 113 by Rev DS Sheppard vs Australia at Melbourne in Dec 1962, 118 by MA Atherton vs New Zealand at Christchurch in Feb 1997, 173* by MA Butcher vs Australia at Leeds in Aug 2001, 103* by N Hussain at Lord’s in Aug 2001, 104* by GP Thorpe vs New Zealand at Nottingham in Jun 2004 and 106 by AJ Strauss vs New Zealand at Manchester in May 2008

AN Cook and KP Pietersen added 167 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket providing the 13^th occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure partnership for various wickets against Bangladesh

AN Cook and KP Pietersen added 167 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket providing the first occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure partnership in the fourth innings of a test match against Bangladesh

AN Cook and KP Pietersen added 167 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket providing the second occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the second wicket against Bangladesh. The first occasion was the 255 runs partnership between ME Trescothick and MP Vaughan at Lord’s in May 2005

AN Cook and KP Pietersen added 167 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket providing the 73rd occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure partnership for various wickets in the fourth innings of a test match against various oppositions

AN Cook and KP Pietersen added 167 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket providing the 17th occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure partnership for second wicket in the fourth innings of a test match against various oppositions

Bangladesh scored 419 in the first innings of this test match and lost the test providing the 32^nd occasion of a team losing a test after scoring 400 plus runs in the first innings of a test match

Bangladesh scored 419 in the first innings of this test match and lost the test providing the second occasion of it losing a test after scoring 400 plus runs in the first innings of a test match. The first such occasion was against Australia at Fatullah in Apr 2006. Bangladesh scored 427 in the first innings of the test and Australia won the test by three wickets

Bangladesh scored 419 in the first innings of this test match and lost the test providing the 59th occasion of a team losing a test after scoring 400 plus runs in its first innings

Bangladesh scored 419 in the first innings of this test match and lost the test providing the third occasion of it losing a test after scoring 400 plus runs in its first innings. The first occasion was against Australia at Fatullah in Apr 2006 when Bangladesh scored 427 in the first innings and Australia won the test by three wickets. The second occasion was against New Zealand at Hamilton in Feb 2010 when Bangladesh scored 408 in its first innings and New Zealand won the test by 121 runs

Bangladesh scored 419 in the first innings of this test match and lost the test providing the 32^nd occasion of a team losing a test after scoring 400 plus runs in the first innings of a test match

Bangladesh scored 419 in the first innings of this test match and lost the test providing the second occasion of it losing a test after scoring 400 plus runs in the first innings of a test match. The first such occasion was against Australia at Fatullah in Apr 2006. Bangladesh scored 427 in the first innings of the test and Australia won the test by three wickets

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Match Number 09 : Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils at Delhi on 17.03.10 : Mumbai Indians won by 98 runs

SR Tendulkar scored 63 in this game providing the 32^nd occasion of a captain scoring a fifty in IPL.

SR Tendulkar’s 63 in this game represent his fourth fifty while leading Mumbai. All his four fifties are furnished below

SR Tendulkar’s 63 in this game represent the fourth occasion of a captain scoring a fifty against Delhi in IPL. VVS Laxman and AC Gilchrist {twice} are the other captains who have scored a fifty in IP against Delhi.

Mumbai’s 218 for 7 in this game represent the 17^th occasion of a team posting a total of 200 plus runs in IPL.

Mumbai became the fourth team in IPL to post a total of 200 plus runs on three or more occasions. The other three teams are – Jaipur {04}, Chennai {03} and Mohali {03}

Mumbai’s 218 for 7 in this game represent its highest team total in IPL. Previous best was 212 for 6 against Jaipur at Mum-BS on 13.03.10, in the previous game of this edition.

Mumbai 218 for 7 in this game represents its second total of 200 plus runs in consecutive games. In its previous game against Jaipur at Mum-BS on 13.03.10, it had posted 212 for 6.

Mumbai became the second team in IPL, after Chennai to post a total of 200 plus runs in back to back matches.

SS Tiwari registered his second IPL fifty when he scored 61 in this game providing the 12^th occasion of a batsman dismissed run out after scoring a fifty in IPL. The following table furnishes all such instances

SS Tiwary became the third Mumbai batsman to be dismissed run out after scoring a fifty. SR Tendulkar and JP Duminy are the other two batsmen

At the end of this game, KRD Karthik has the record for most dismissals in IPL. He has effected 29 dismissals {19 catches and 10 stumpings}. He wrested the record from AC Gilchrist who has 27 dismissals {17 catches and 10 stumings}

KRD Karthik with a stumping dismissal in this game took his aggregate of stumping dismissals to 10. He now shares the record for most stumping dismissals in IPL with AC Gilchrist who also has effected 10 stumping dismissals.

V Sehwag completed 700 runs in IPL when he was on 13 during his knock of 26 in this game. At the end of this game, his run aggregate stood at 713.

V Sehwag became the tenth batsman to aggregate 700 plus runs in IPL. Others are – AC Gilchrist {1023}, G Gambhir {901}, SK Raina {879}, MS Dhoni {854}, RG Sharma {798}, ML Hayden {779}, YK Pathan {778}, ST Jayasuriya {765} and JH Kallis {714}

MF Mahroof conceded 50 runs in this game providing the 18^th occasion of a bowler conceding 50 plus runs in IPL

MF Mahroof conceded 50 runs in this game to become the fifth Delhi bowler to concede 50 plus runs in IPL

MF Mahroof conceded 50 runs in this game to become the fifth bowler to concede 50 plus runs against Delhi

MF Mahroof conceded 50 runs in this game to become the second bowler to concede 50 plus runs in the third edition of IPL. R Satish of Mumbai is the other bowler to concede 50 plus runs. He conceded 51 runs against Jaipur at Mum-BS on 13.03.10

Delhi were dismissed all out for 120 in this game providing the second occasion of a team all out in the third edition of IPL.

G Gambhir, the Delhi captain was hurt in this game and did not bat in Delhi’s innings.

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Match Number 08 : Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Kolkata on 15.03.10 : Chennai Super Kings won by 55 runs.

This game was JA Morkel’s 95^th appearance in T20 games. He now shares the record with DJ Hussey for most appearances in T20 games. DJ Hussey has also played 95 T20 games.

S Badrinath and MS Dhoni added 109 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in this game providing the sixth occasion of a three figure partnership in the third edition IPL.

S Badrinath and MS Dhoni added 109 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in this game providing the 32^nd occasion of a three figure partnership in IPL. Break up of 32 three figure partnerships IPL edition wise read thus – 2008 {20}, 2009 {06} and 2010 {06}

S Badrinath and MS Dhoni added 109 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in this game providing the fourth occasion of a three figure partnership for the fourth wicket in IPL.

S Badrinath and MS Dhoni added 109 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in this game providing the fifth occasion of Chennai batsmen posting a three figure partnership in IPL.

S Badrinath and MS Dhoni added 109 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in this game providing the first occasion of Chennai batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the fourth in IPL.

S Badrinath and MS Dhoni added 109 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in this game providing the third occasion of a three figure partnership against Kolkata in IPL.

At the end of this game, MS Dhoni’s aggregate runs in IPL stood at 854. He completed 800 IPL runs when he was on 12 during the course of his knock of 66 not out in this game.

MS Dhoni became the fourth batsman in IPL to aggregate 800 plus runs. The other three are – AC Gilchrist {1023}, G Gambhir {901} and SK Raina {879}

MS Dhoni’s 66 not out in this game represent his highest score in IPL. Previous best was 65 vs Bangalore at Bangalore on 28.04.08. His 66 not out in this game represent his sixth IPL fifty and seventh T20 fifty.

BJ Hodge collected his sixth zero in T20 games when he failed to account in this game. His zero in this game represents the second zero in IPL.

JM Kemp captured 3 for 12 in this game which is his best bowling figures in T20 games. His previous best was 3 for 19 representing Titans vs Boland at Cape Town on 17.04.05.

MS Dhoni’s 66 not out in this game provide the 31^st occasion of a captain scoring a fifty in IPL. The complete list is furnished below.

MS Dhoni’s 66 not out in this game represent his fifty as captain in IPL. Only AC Gilchrist {07} has more fifties than MS Dhoni in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders became the first team to be dismissed all out in the third edition of IPL when they were all out for 109 in this game.

Match Number 07 : Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings Eleven Punjab at Bangalore on 16.03.10 : Royal Challengers Bangalore won by eight wickets

This game witnessed both the teams scoring 200 plus runs – Mohali scored 203 for 3 and Banagalore came up with 204 for 2.

Mohali {203 for 3} and Bangalore {204 for 2} scored 200 plus runs in this game providing the 15^th and 16^th occasion of a team posting 200 plus runs in an innings in IPL. All such instances are tabulated below

Mohali {203 for 3} and Bangalore {204 for 2} scored 200 plus runs in this game providing the fifth occasion of both teams posting 200 plus runs in an innings in IPL. All such instances are tabulated below

Mohali’s 203 for 3 in this game was in a losing cause providing the fifth occasion of a team posting 200 plus and yet ending up as losers.

This match produced an aggregate of 407 runs providing the sixth occasion of a match producing an aggregate of 400 plus runs in IPL. The other six occasions are – 447 runs {Jaipur vs Chennai at Mohali on 19.04.08}, 431 runs {Hyderabad vs Jaipur at Hyderabad on 24.04.08}, 420 runs {Mumbai vs Jaipur at Mum-BS on 13.03.10, 412 runs {Chennai vs Jaipur on 24.05.08}, 410 runs {Chennai vs Mumbai at Chennai on 23.04.08}, and 401 runs {Mohali vs Jaipur at Mohali on 11.05.08}

RS Bopara and MS Bisla added 129 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the 31^st occasion of a three figure partnership in IPL

RS Bopara and MS Bisla added 129 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the 12th occasion of a three figure partnership for the first wicket in IPL

RS Bopara and MS Bisla added 129 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the fourth occasion of a three figure partnership by Mohali batsmen in IPL

RS Bopara and MS Bisla added 129 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the eighth occasion of a team positing three figure partnerships against Bangalore in IPL

RS Bopara and MS Bisla added 129 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the sixth occasion of a three figure partnership for the first wicket against Bangalore in IPL

RS Bopara and MS Bisla added 129 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the record three figure partnership for the first wicket against Bangalore in IPL. The previous best was 109 runs partnership between GC Smith and SA Asnodkar of Jaipur at Jaipur on 17.05.08.

RS Bopara registered his eighth T20 fifty when he made 77 in this game, while MS Bisla registered his second T20 fifty when he made 75 in this game.

RS Bopara registered his third IPL fifty when he made 77 in this game, while MS Bisla registered his first IPL fifty when he made 75 in this game.

RS Bopara {77} and MS Bisla {75} scored fifties in this game providing the eighth occasion of both the openers scoring fifties in IPL. The following table enlists all such occasions

RV Uthappa scored his fifty in 19 balls which is the second fastest fifty in IPL. The fastest fifty is credited to AC Gilchrist of Hyderabad who scored fifty in 17 balls against Delhi at Centurion on 22.05.09.

RV Uthappa registered his fourth T20 fifty when he scored 51 in this game, while JH Kallis scored his 11^th T20 fifty when he made 89 not out in this game.

RV Uthappa registered his second IPL fifty when he scored 51 in this game, while JH Kallis scored his sixth IPL fifty when he made 89 not out in this game.

JH Kallis’s 89 not out in this game represent his highest individual score not only in T20 games but also in IPL games. His previous best in T20 games was his 73 not out in the game between RCB and Otago at Bangalore on 12.10.09. His previous best in IPL was his 69 not out in the game between Bangalore and Mumbai at Jo’burg on 03.05.09

RS Bopara’s 77 and MS Bisla’s 75 for Mohali went in vain providing the sixth and seventh occasion of a batsman’s fifty in a losing cause in the third editon of IPL.