New Zealand vs Pakistan – First test at Hamilton in Jan 2011: Pakistan won by ten wickets

New Zealand capped RA Young for this test. He became the 249^th cricketer to represent New Zealand in tests. He became the 31^st New Zealand cricketer to be baptized against Pakistan. He is the 20^th New Zealand wicket keeper batsman to represent New Zealand in tests.

New Zealand innings contained four fifties – BB McCullum {56}: MJ Guptill {50}: KS Williamson {50} and TG Southee {56} – providing the 32^nd occasion of four or more New Zealand batsman scoring fifties in an innings. It also provides the seventh such occasion against Pakistan.

DL Vettori scored a duck in this test to provide the 41^st occasion of New Zealand captain scoring zero in a test innings against various opposition and the ninth such occasion against Pakistan.

DL Vettori’s duck in this test provide the 147^th occasion of a New Zealand batsman scoring a duck against Pakistan.

DL Vettori’s duck in this test represents the 17^th duck of his test career. CS Martin {29} and DK Morrison {24} are the other two New Zealand batsmen who have scored more ducks than DL Vettori. DL Vettori with his 17^th duck went past SP Fleming and KR Rutherford who had 16 ducks to their credit.

JD Ryder was run out for 22 in the first innings and LRPL Taylor was run out for 8 in the second innings of this test to provide the 23^rd and 24^th occasion of a New Zealand batsman dismissed run out against Pakistan

LRPL Taylor was run out for the second occasion against Pakistan. He was run out for 59 at Dunedin on 24.11.09 on the earlier occasion. He became the fourth New Zealand batsman to be dismissed run out on two or more occasions. Others are – AH Jones {03} : PGZ Harris {02} and BW Yuile {02}

New Zealand innings contained four fifties – BB McCullum {56}: MJ Guptill {50}: KS Williamson {50} and TG Southee {56} – which swelled the number of fifties scored by New Zealand batsmen against Pakistan to 123.

BB McCullum’s 56 represents his 18^th test half century and 24^th fifty : MJ Guptill’s 50 represents his fifth test half century and sixth fifty : KS Williamson’s 50 represents his second test half century and third fifty and TG Southee’s 56 represents his second test half century

TG Southee’s 56 in this test represent the 29^th occasion of a New Zealand batsman scoring a fifty while batting at number nine. His knock represent the seventh occasion of a New Zealand batsman scoring a fifty while batting at number nine against Pakistan. The other six occasions are – 56 by DR Hadlee at Karachi in Oct 1969 : 52* by DL Cairns at Karachi in Oct 1976 : 53* by RJ Hadlee at Auckland in Feb 1979 : 58 by IDS Smith at Auckland in Feb 1989 : 55 by LK Germon at Rawalpindi in Nov 1996 : 137* by DL Vettori at Hamilton in Dec 2003

TG Southee registered his second fifty when he scored 56 in this test. His other fifty was – 77 not out against England at Napier in Mar 2008.

Mohammad Hafeez scored duck in this providing the 68^th occasion of a Pakistan batsman scoring a duck against New Zealand. His duck also represent the eighth occasion of a Pakistan opening batsman scoring a duck against New Zealand.

Mohammad Hafeez collected his first zero in tests when he failed to open his account in this test. He was playing his 14^th test and 27^th innings.

Taufeeq Umar {54} : Misbah-ul-Haq and Asad Shafiq {83} scored fifties in New Zealand’s innings providing the 23^rd occasion of three or more Pakistan batsmen scoring fifties in an innings against New Zealand

Mohammad Hafeez {zero} and Taufeeq Umar {54} scored zero and fifty respectively in the first innings of this providing the very first occasion of Pakistan opening batsmen scoring zero and fifty in the same innings against New Zealand.

Tafeeq Umar’s 54 represents his tenth test half century and 14^th fitty : Misbah-ul-Haq’s 62 represents his eighth test half century and tenth fifty and Asad Shafiq’s 83 repreesnts his second test half century and also highest test score. The previous best was 61 vs South Africa at Abu Dhabi in Nov 2010 which was his debut test. Asad Shafiq earned the distinction of scoring fifties in consective tests since his test debut

Misbah-ul-Haq’s 62 in this test provide the 18^th occasion of a Pakistan captain scoring a fifty against New Zealand.

Taufeeq Umar {54} : Misbah-ul-Haq and Asad Shafiq {83} scored fifties in New Zealand’s innings which swelled the number of fifties scored by New Zealand batsmen against Pakistan to 140.

BJ Arnell’s 4 for 95 in the first innings of this test represent his career best innings effort. It was an improvement over his previous best effort of 3 for 77 vs Australia at Hamilton in Mar 2010.

JD Ryder collected his first ball duck in the second innings of this test providing the 23^rd occasion of a New Zealand batsman collecting the first ball duck against Pakistan. His duck in this test provide the 95^th occasion of a New Zealand batsman suffering such an ignominy against various oppositions. JD Ryder collected the first ball duck for the first time in his test career.

Pakistan’s win by ten wickets in this test represents its 23^rd win against New Zealand and its second win by ten wickets margin. Its first ten wickets win was at Hyd-Pak in Oct 1976

Australia vs England – Fifth Test at Sydney in Jan 2011 : Australia won by an innings and 83 runs

Australia was led by MJ Clarke as RT Ponting was injured. MJ Clarke became the 43^rd captain to lead Australia in tests. MJ Clarke became the 39^th Australian captain to lead against England.

RT Ponting has led Australia against England in 19 tests and is on par with DG Bradman. Only AR Border {29} has led Australia in more tests against England than DG Bradman and RT Ponting.

Australia capped MA Beer and UT Khwaja for this test. They became the 418^th and 419^th cricketers to represent Australia in tests. They became the 238^th and 239^th Australian cricketer to make their debut against England.

MJ Johnson scored 53 in this game which represents his seventh fifty and sixth half century. His seven fifties read thus – 123* vs South Africa at Cape Town in Mar 2009 : 96* vs South Africa at Johannesburg in Feb 2009 : 64 vs South Africa at Sydney in Jan 2009 : 63 vs England at Lord’s in Jul 2009 : 53 vs England at Sydney in Jan 2011 and 50* vs India at Perth in Jan 2008.

UT Khawaja became the first Pakistan born cricketer to represent Australia in tests. He scored 37 and 21 on his test debut.

UT Khawaja became the 18^th Australian cricketer to make debut batting at number three. He is the fifth Australian cricketer to make debut at number three in a Sydney test. Others are M Moses vs England in Jan 1887: RC Allen vs England in Feb 1887: WH Ponsford vs England in Dec 1924 and GN Yallop vs West Indies in Jan 1976.

MH Sievers is the last Australian cricketer to make debut against England while batting at number three. He made his debut at Brisbane in Dec 1936 -75 years ago. JL Langer was the last batsman to make his debut while batting at number three. He made his debut against West Indies in Jan 1993 – 18 years ago.

AJ Strauss scored 60 in this test which represent his 24^th test half century and 43^rd fifty. His knock represents his 18^th fifty as England captain {07 centuries plus 11 half centuries}. MA Atherton {30} : GA Gooch {27} : PBH May {25} : N Hussain {22} : MP Vaughan {22} and ER Dexter {21} are the other captains who have scored more fifties than AJ Strauss.

AN Cook {189}, IR Bell {115} and MJ Prior {118} scored hundreds in this test providing the seventh occasion of three or more England batsmen scoring hundreds in an innings against Australia. The other six occasions are – H Sutcliffe {194} : WR Hammond {112} and IAK Pataudi {102} in England’s first innings at Sydney in Dec 1932 : CJ Barnett {126} : L Hutton {100} : E Paynter {216*} and DCS Compton {102} in England’s first innings at Nottingham in Jun 1938 : L Hutton {364} : M Leyland {187} and J Hardstaff Jr {169} in England’s first innings at The Oval in Aug 1938 : RT Robinson {148} : DI Gower {215} and MW Gatting {100} in England’s first innings at Birmingham in Aug 1985 : BC Broad {162} : DI Gower {136} and CJ Richards {133} in England’s first innings at Perth in Dec 1986 and AJ Strauss {110} : AN Cook {235} and IJL Trott {135} in England’s first innings at Brisbane in Nov 2010.

For the first time in Australia-England test series, a series has witnessed has two occasions of England’s three batsmen scoring hundreds in a test innings against Australia. The two occasions are – AJ Strauss {110} : AN Cook {235} and IJL Trott {135} in England’s first innings at Brisbane in Nov 2010 and AN Cook {189}, IR Bell {115} and MJ Prior {118} in England’s first innings at Sydney in Jan 2011.

In England’s innings there were three century partnerships – 154 runs for the sixth wicket between AN Cook and IR Bell : 107 runs for the seventh wicket between IR Bell and MJ Prior and 102 for the eighth wicket between MJ Prior and TT Bresnan – providing the 11^th occasion of England’s batsman posting three century partnerships in an innings against Australia.

In England’s innings there were three century partnerships – 154 runs for the sixth wicket between AN Cook and IR Bell : 107 runs for the seventh wicket between IR Bell and MJ Prior and 102 for the eighth wicket between MJ Prior and TT Bresnan – providing the first occasion of England’s batsman posting century partnerships for sixth, seventh and eighth wickets – in an innings against Australia.

In England’s innings there were three century partnerships – 154 runs for the sixth wicket between AN Cook and IR Bell : 107 runs for the seventh wicket between IR Bell and MJ Prior and 102 for the eighth wicket between MJ Prior and TT Bresnan – providing the first occasion of a team posting century partnerships for consecutive – sixth, seventh and eighth wickets – in an innings in the annals of test cricket constituting a world record

The two century partnerships – 107 runs for the seventh wicket between IR Bell and MJ Prior and 102 for the eighth wicket between MJ Prior and TT Bresnan in England’s innings provided the second occasion of a team posting century partnerships for consecutive – seventh and eighth wickets – in an innings in the annals of test cricket. The first such occasion was witnessed in the test between Australia and India at Sydney in Jan 2008, when A Symonds and GB Hogg added 173 runs for the seventh wicket which was followed by another century stand of 114 runs for the eighth wicket of 114 runs between A Symonds and GB Hogg.

AN Cook completed 5000 runs of his test career when he was on 59 during the course of his knock of 189 in this test. At the end of this test his career aggregate stood at 5130. He became the 78^th batsman in the annals of test cricket to score 5000 plus runs and also the 20^th England batsman to reach the milestone.

AN Cook’s 189 represent his 16^th test hundred and 40^th fifty: IR Bell’s 115 represent his 12^th test hundred and 38^th fifty and MJ Prior’s 118 represent his fourth test hundred and 20^th fifty.

AN Cook’s 189, IR Bell’s 115 and MJ Prior’s 118 provide the 229^th, 230^th and 231^st hundred scored by England batsman against Australia.

MJ Prior’s 118 in this test provide the 163^rd occasion of a wicket keeper batsman scoring a hundred in the annals of test cricket. His knock provide the 34^th occasion of an England wicket keeper batsman scoring hundred and also the sixth occasion of an England wicket keeper batsman scoring a hundred against Australia. The other five occasions are – 120 by LEG Ames at Lord’s in Jun 1934 : 106* by APE Knott at Adelaide in Jan 1975 : 135 by APE Knott at Nottingham in Jul 1977 : 133 by CJ Richards at Perth in Nov 1986 and 128* by RC Russell at Manchester in Jul 1989

BW Hilfenhaus {121} : MG Johnson {168} : PM Siddle {111} and MA Beer {112} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the fourth occasion of four England bowlers conceding 100 plus runs in an innings against England. The other three occasions are witnessed in the test at Sydney in Dec 1932 – TW Wall {104} : LE Nagel {110} : WJ O’Reilly {117} and CV

Grimmett {118} : in the test at Nottingham in Jun 1938 – EL McCormick {108} : WJ O’Reilly {164} : LD Fleetwood-Smith {153} and FA Ward {142} and in the test at Perth in Dec 1986 – GF Lawson {126} : CD Matthews {112} : BA Reid {115} and GRJ Matthews {124}

BW Hilfenhaus {121} : MG Johnson {168} : PM Siddle {111} and MA Beer {112} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the tenth occasion of four England bowlers conceding 100 plus runs in an innings against various oppositions.

MA Beer returned with figures of 1 for 112 in this test providing the 214^th occasion of a bowler conceding 100 plus runs in an innings on his debut. His figures provide the 37^th occasion of an Australian bowler conceding 100 plus runs in an innings on debut against various oppositions. His figures provide the 16^th occasion of an Australian conceding 100 plus runs in an innings on debut against England

MG Johnson conceded 168 runs in this test providing the 53^rd occasion of Australian bowlers conceding 150 plus runs in an innings against various oppositions and 26th such occasion against England.

England won this test by an innings and 81 runs which is third innings victory in this series. The other two innings wins are – by an innings and 71 runs at Adelaide in Dec 2010 and by an innings and 157 runs at Melbourne in Dec 2010 providing the first occasion of England winning three tests by an innings margin against Australia.

England had won two tests of a series by an innings margin against England on the following occasions – 1886 test series {by an innings and 106 runs at Lord’s in Jul 1886 and by an innings nad 217 runs at The Oval in Aug 1886} : 1956 series {by an innings and 42 runs at Leeds in Jul 1956 and by an innings and 170 runs at Manchester in Jul 1956} and in 1985 series {by an innings and 118 runs at Birmingham in Aug 1986 and by an innings and 94 runs at The Oval in Aug 1985}

England has won three tests by an innings margin on four occasions which includes the just concluded series against Australia. The other three are – against West Indies in 1957 {by an innings and 36 runs at Lord’s in Jun 1957 : by an innings and 5 runs at Leeds in Jul 1957 and by an innings and 237 runs at The Oval in Aug 1957} : against New Zealand in 1958 – {by an innings and 148 runs at Lord’s in Jun 1958 : by an innings and 71 runs at Leeds in Jul 1958 and by an innings and 13 runs at Manchester in Jul 1958} : against India in 1959 {by an innings and 59 runs at Nottingham in Jun 1959 : by an innings and 173 runs at Leeds in Jul 1959 and by an innings and 27 runs at The Oval in Aug 1959}

In England’s innings there were three century partnerships – 154 runs for the sixth wicket between AN Cook and IR Bell : 107 runs for the seventh wicket between IR Bell and MJ Prior and 102 for the eighth wicket between MJ Prior and TT Bresnan – providing the first occasion of a team posting century partnerships for consecutive – sixth, seventh and eighth wickets – in an innings in the annals of test cricket constituting a world record

The two century partnerships – 107 runs for the seventh wicket between IR Bell and MJ Prior and 102 for the eighth wicket between MJ Prior and TT Bresnan in England’s innings provided the second occasion of a team posting century partnerships for consecutive – seventh and eighth wickets – in an innings in the annals of test cricket. The first such occasion was witnessed in the test between Australia and India at Sydney in Jan 2008, when A Symonds and GB Hogg added 173 runs for the seventh wicket which was followed by another century stand of 114 runs for the eighth wicket of 114 runs between A Symonds and GB Hogg.

South Africa vs India – Only T20I – at Durban on 09.01.11: India won by 21 runs

India capped MM Patel for this game. He became the 34^th cricketer to represent India in T20 games. He is the 13^th Indian cricketer to make T20I debut against South Africa.

RG Sharma became the fifth Indian cricketer to appear in 20 or T20I games. Others are – MS Dhoni {26} : G Gambhir {23} : Yuvraj Singh {23} and Harbhajan Singh {22}.

In a rare statistical coincidence, both rival captains – MS Dhoni and J Botha – were appearing in their 26^th T20I games

MS Dhoni became the first Indian cricketer to play 25 T20I innings, He is the 19^th cricketer in the history of T20I to appear in 25 T20I innings.

At the end of this game, MS Dhon’s T20I run aggregate stood at 451. He became the 29^th cricketer to total 450 T20I runs. He became the fourth Indian cricketer to total 450 T20I runs. Others are – G Gambhir {621} : Yuvraj Singh {567} and SK Raina {509}

SK Raina completed 500 T20I runs when he was on 32 during his innings of 41 in this game. At the end of this game, his total stood at 509. He is the third Indian cricketer to total 500 plus T20I runs. Others are – G Gambhir {621} and Yuvraj Singh {567}

Yuvraj Singh was dismissed run out in this game to provide the 17^th occasion of an Indian batsman to be dismissed run out in a T20I game. His run out in this game provides the fourth occasion of an Indian batsman to be dismissed run out against South Africa. Others are – V Sehwag for 34 at Johannesburg on 01.12.06: MS Dhoni for 45 at Durban on 20.09.87 and MS Dhoni for 5 at Nottingham on 16.06.09

RG Sharma’s 53 in this game provide the 22^nd occasion of an Indian batsman scoring a fifty in T20I game.

RG Sharma scored his fourth T20I fifty when he scored 53 in this game. The other three occasions are – 50* vs South Africa at Durban on 20.09.07: 52* vs Ireland at Nottingham on 10.06.09 and 79* vs Australia at Bridgetown on 07.05.10

RG Sharma became the fourth Indian batsman to score four or more fifties. Others are G Gambhir {06} : Yuvraj Singh {05} and SK Raina {04}

Yuvraj Singh and AB de Villiers were run out in this game providing the first occasion of rival batsmen batting at number four run out in a T20I game.

AB de Villiers’ run out in this game provide the 18^th occasion of a South African batsman run out in T20I games. His run out provides the fifth occasion of a South African batsman dismissed run out against India. Others are – RJ Peterson for 08 at Johannesburg on 01.12.06 : T Henderson for zero at Johannesburg on 01.12.06 : JM Kemp for 05 at Durban on 20.09.07 and GC Smith for 36 at Gros Islet on 02.05.10

AB de Villiers’ run out in this game represent his third run out in T20I games. Other occasions are – for 15 vs New Zealand at Lord’s on 09.06.09 and for 24 vs England at Centurion on 15.11.09

AB de Villiers became the second South African batsman to be dismissed run out on three occasions after JA Morkel who was also run out on three occasions – for 1 vs West Indies at North Sound on 20.05.10 : for 2 vs Pakistan at Nottingham on 18.06.09 and for 40 vs New Zealand at Bridgetown on 06.05.10

MH van Wyk scored 67 in this game providing the 24^th occasion of a South African batsman scoring a fifty in T20I games. He became the third South African batsman to score a fifty in a T20I game against India. Others are – 63 by AB de Villiers at Nottingham on 16.06.09 and 73 by JH Kallis at Gros Islet on 02.05.10.

MH van Wyk became the first South African batsman to score a fifty in South Africa against India when he scored 67 in this game. He wrested the previous best of 36 by MV Boucher at Durban on 20.09.07 and 36 by JA Morkel at Durban on 20.09.07

MH van Wyk and AB de Villiers added 57 runs for the third wicket in this game to provide the 28^th occasion of South African batsman posting a fifty plus runs partnership in T20I games. This stand provides the third such occasion against India. The other two occasions are – 69 runs for the sixth wicket between MV Boucher and JA Morkel at Durban on 20.09.07 and 97 runs for the second wicket between GC Smith and JH Kallis at Gros Islet on 02.05.10.

MH van Wyk and AB de Villiers added 57 runs for the third wicket in this game to provide the second occasion of South African batsman posting a fifty plus runs partnership in T20I games against India at Durban. The other occasions was 69 runs for the sixth wicket between MV Boucher and JA Morkel on 20.09.07

MH van Wyk and AB de Villiers added 57 runs for the third wicket in this game to provide the record stand for the third wicket by South African batsman posting a fifty plus runs partnership in T20I games against India. The previous best was the 39 runs stand between AB de Villiers and JP Duminy at Nottingham on 16.06.09.

AB de Villiers completed 600 T20I runs when he was on 10 during his innings of 14 in this game. At the end of this hie aggregate stood at 604. He became the third South African batsman to total 600 plus runs in T20I games. The other two are – GC Smith {958} and JP Duminy {648}

AB de Villiers completed 600 T20I runs when he was on 10 during his innings of 14 in this game. At the end of this hie aggregate stood at 604. He became the 17th batsman to total 600 plus runs in T20I games. The complete list read thus – BB McCullum {1100} : GC Smith {958} : KP Pietersen {911} : DPMD Jayawardene {784} : KC Sangakkara {777} : TM Dilshan {758} : Kamran Akmal {704} : Shahid Afridi {671} : LRPL Taylor {659} : JP Duminy {648} : DA Warner {646} : Misbah-ul-Haq {637} : Shoaib Malik {636} : G Gambhir {621} : ST Jayasuriya {621} : CH Gayle {617} and AB de Villiers {604}

In this game India deployed six bowlers and each of them captured a wicket providing the eleventh occasion of six or more bowlers who bowled in an innings captured at least one wicket in T20I games. Indian bowlers performed such a feat for the first time.

India’s win in this game represents its 15^th win in T20I and also its fourht win over South Africa. The other three are – by six wickets at Johannesburg on 01.12.06 : by 37 runs at Durban on 22.09.07 : by 14 runs at Gros Islet on 02.05.10

South Africa vs India at Cape Town – Final day – Match Drawn

Harbhajan Singh captured 7 for 120 in this test providing the seventh occasion of his capturing seven or more wickets in an innings – 7 foe 123 vs Australia at Kolkata in Mar 2001 : 7 for 133 vs Australia at Chennai in Mar 2001 : 8 for 84 vs Australia at Chennai in Mar 2001 : 7 for 48 vs West Indies at Mumbai in Oct 2002 : 7 for 87 vs South Africa at Kolkata in Nov 2004 : 7 for 62 vs Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad in Dec 2005 and 7 for 120 vs South Africa at Cape Town in Jan 2011.

Harbhajan Singh became the fourth bowler in the annals of test cricket to capture seven or more wickets in an innings on seven or more occasions. Others are – M Muralitharan {11 occasions} : SF Barnes of England {07 occasions} and GA Lohmann of England {07 occasions}

Harbhajan Singh’s seven wickets in an innings on seven occasions is an Indian record. He wrested the record from A Kumble who had performed the feat on six occasions.

JH Kallis completed 1500 runs against India during the course of his second innings knock of 109 not out. He reached the milestone when he was on 24 during his knock. He became the first South African batsman to perform the feat and 14^th batsman to perform such a feat against India. Others are – CH Lloyd {2344} : Javed Miandad {2228} : IVA Richards {1927} : GS Sobers {1920} : ML Hayden {1888} : DPMD Jayawardene {1822} : Zaheer Abbas {1740} : GA Gooch {1725} : RB Kanhai {1693} : CG Greenidge {1678} : S Chanderpaul {1581} and AR Border {1567}

Harbhajan Singh retuned with figures of 7 for 120 in this test providing the 31^st occasion of an Indian bowler conceding 100 plus runs in an innings against South Africa. His figures of 7 for 120 provide the eighth occasion of an Indian bowler conceding 100 plus runs and capturing five or more wickets against South Africa. Harbhajan Singh is the only bowler to concede 100 plus runs capturing seven wickets against South Africa.

Harbhajan Singh’s 7 for 120 in this test represent the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler against South Africa at Cape Town. The previous best was 5 for 114 by S Sreesanth in the first innings of this test

Harbhajan Singh’s 7 for 120 in this test provide the fifth occasion of a bowler capturing seven or more wickets conceding 100 plus runs against South Africa. Others are – SF Barnes – 9 for 103 at Jo”burg in Dec 1913 : CV Grimmett – 7 for 100 at Durban in Feb 1936 : AP Freeman – 7 for 116 at Leeds in Jul 1929 and CV Grimmett – 7 for 116 at Adelaide in Jan 2931

Harbhajan Singh conceded 120 runs in the second innings of this test providing the 42^nd occasion of his cocndeidng 100 plus runs in a test innings. Only M Muralitharan {61} and A Kumble {57} are the two bowlers who have conceded 100 plus runs in a test innings more than Harbhajan Singh.

G Gambhir scored fifties in both innings of this test. He scored 93 and 64 in the first innings and second innings respectively providing the 120^th occasion of an Indian batsman scoring fifties in both innings of a test match.

G Gambhir scored fifties in both innings of this test. He scored 93 and 64 in the first innings and second innings respectively providing the fourth occasion of his performing such a feat. The other three occasions are – 56 and 74 vs Sri Lanka at Galle in Jul 2008 : 67 and 104 vs Australia at Mohali in Oct 2008 and 179 and 97 vs England at Mohali in Dec 2008

G Gambhir with his 93 and 64 in this test became the fourth Indian batsman to score fifties in both innings of a test against South Africa. Others are – MA Azharuddin – 109 and 52 at Kolkata in Nov 1996 : R Dravid – 149 and 81 at Johannesburg in Jan 1997 and SC Ganguly – 73 and 60 at Johannesburg in Jan 1997.

G Gambhir scored fifties in both innings of this test. He scored 93 and 64 in the first innings and second innings respectively providing the 41st occasion of an Indian opening batsman scoring fifties in both innings of a test match.

SM Gavaskar {09} : V Sehwag {04} and G Gambhir {04} are the three Indian opening batsmen who have scored fifties in both innings of a test match on four or more occasions.

MV Boucher took his 499^th catch when he caught G Gambhir for 64 of the bowling of DW Steyn.

PL Harris bowled 19 maiden overs in this test providing the 75^th occasion of a South African bowler bowling 15 or maiden overs in a test innings. His feat provides the third occasion of such an instance against India. Other two occasions are – BB McMillan – 37.0-18-52-3 at Durban in Nov 1992 and PL Harris 38.0-17-76-3 at Nagpur in Feb 2010

South Africa vs India at Cape Town – Fourth day’s play

SR Tendulkar’s 146 in this test represent his fifth hundred against South Africa in South Africa. SR Tendulkar now owns the record for most hundreds by a batsman against South Africa in South Africa. He wrested the record from WR Hammond of England and RN Harvey of Australia who have scored four hundreds.

JH Kallis scored 161 and 100 plus runs in this test providing the 68^th occasion of a batsman scoring hundreds in both innings of a test match. His knock provides the sixth occasion of a South African batman performing such a feat and also the third occasion against India.

JH Kallis’s feat provide the ninth occasion of a batsman scoring hundreds in both innings of a test against India

JH Kallis with his hundred in the second innings has scored his 40^th test hundred. He went past RT Ponting’s 39 hundreds and only SR Tendulkar with 51 hundreds is ahead of JH Kallis.

JH Kallis and MV Boucher added 103 runs for the seventh wicket in this test providing the 29^th occasion of South African batsmen posting a century stand against India. This stand represents the third occasion for the seventh wicket. The other two occasions are – 121 between L Klusener and MV Boucher at Bloemfontein in Nov 2001 and 101 runs unfinished stand between BM McMillan and SM Pollock at Cape Town in Jan 1997. Thus the 103 runs partnership between JH Kallis and MV Boucher in this represents the record stand for the seventh wicket by South African batsmen against India at Cape Town. Interestingly, all the three century stands for the seventh wicket has come in the tests played in South Africa.

JH Kallis and MV Boucher added 103 runs for the seventh wicket in this test providing the 62^nd occasion of a century stand involving JH Kallis.

MV Boucher scored 55 in this test providing the sixth occasion of a South African wicket keeper scoring a half century against India. The other four occasions are – 70 by MV Boucher at Chennai in Mar 2008 : 68* by MV Boucher at Port Elizabeth in Nov 2001 : 53 by MV Boucher at Durban in Dec 2006 : 50 by DJ Richardson at Johannesburg in Nov 1992 and 50 by MV Boucher at Capetown in Jan 2007

JH Kallis’ century in the second innings was his eighth hundred at Cape Town. He became the third batsman in the annals of test cricket to score eight or more hundreds at a specific venue. Others are DPMD Jayawardene of Sri Lanka – 10 hundreds at Col-SSC and DG Bradman of Australia – 09 hundreds at Melbourne.

Harbhajan Singh captured his 25^th five wicket haul of his test career when he captured seven wickets for 120 in this test. He is the eighth bowler in the annals of test cricket to capture 25 plus five wicket hauls. Others are – M Muralitharan {67} : SK Warne {37} : RJ Hadlee {36} : A Kumble {35} : GD McGrath {29} : IT Botham {27} and Wasim Akram {25}

Harbhajan Singh’s seven wicket haul in this test provide the 16^th occasion of an Indian bowler capturing five wicket haul against South Africa. His figures represent the fourth occasion of his performing such a feat. The other three occasions are – 7 for 37 at Kolakta in Nov 2004 : 5 for 59 at Kolkata in Feb 2010 and 5 for 164 at Chennai in Mar 2008. His five wickets in this represents his first five wicket haul in South Africa

Harbhajan Singh with four five wicket hauls shares the record for most five wicket hauls against South Africa with J ‘Srinath who also has taken four five wicket hauls.

South Africa vs India at Cape Town – Third day

JH Kallis’s 161 in this test represent his 20^th hundred at home. He became the fourth batsman in the annals of test cricket to score 20 plus half centuries. Others are – SR Tendulkar {22} : ML Hayden {21} and RT Ponting {21}

G Gambhir and SR Tendulkar added 176 runs for the third wicket in this test providing the second occasion of a 150 plus runs partnership by Indian batsman against South Africa at Cape Town. The first occasion was the 153 runs stand between W Jaffer and KRD Karthik in Jan 2007. Thus G Gambhir and SR Tendulkar stand of 176 runs stand in this test represent the record stand by Indian batsmen against South Africa at Cape Town.

G Gambhir was dismissed for 93 in this test providing the fifth occasion of an Indian batsman dismissed in nineties against South Africa. Others are – 97 by SR Tendulkar at Mumbai in Feb 2000 : 96 by G Gambhir at Kanpur in Nov 2004 : 90 by MS Dhoni at Centurion in Dec 2010 and 96 by VVS Laxman at Durban in Dec 2010

G Gambhir became the only batsmen to be dismissed in nineties on two occasions in India-South Africa test series – 96 at Kanpur in Nov 2004 and 93 at Cape Town in Jan 2007

It is interesting to note that in each of the three test of this series, an Indian batsman has been dismissed in nineties – First Test – 90 by MS Dhoni at Centurion in Dec 2010 : Second Test – 96 by VVS Laxman at Durban in Dec 2010 and third test – 93 by G Gambhir at Cape Town in Jan 2007.

G Gambhir’s 93 in this test provide the 98^th occasion of Indian batsman scoring ninety in a test innings. His knock represents the 36^th occasion of an Indian opening batsman scoring a ninety in a test innings.

G Gambhir’s 93 in this test represent his fourth ninety as an opening batsman. He became the fourth Indian opening batsman to score four or more nineties. Others are – SM Gavaskar {05} : V Sehwag {05} and NS Sidhu {04}.

VVS Laxman’s run out for 15 in this test providing the 20^th occasion of an Indian batsman dismissed run out against South Africa.

R Dravid and VVS Laxman were run out in India’s innings providing the fifth occasion of two Indian batsmen dismissed in an innings against South Africa. The other four occasions are – at Durban in Nov 1992 {02 batsmen} : at Kolkata in Nov 1996 {three batsmen} : at Cape Town in Jan 1997 {02 batsmen} and at Cape Town in Jan 2007 {two batsmen}

SR Tendulkar scored his 51^st test hundred when he made 146 in this test. This knock represents his seventh test hundred against South Africa. He earned the distinction of becoming the fourth batsman to score seven or more test hundreds against South Africa. Others are – RN Harvey of Australia {08} : RT Ponting of Australia {08} and DCS Compton of England {07}

SR Tendulkar’s seven hundreds against South Africa provide the 47^th occasion of a batsman scoring seven or more hundreds against a specific opposition in the annals of test cricket.

SR Tendulkar’s seven hundreds against South Africa earned him another distinction. He became the only batsman in the annals of test cricket to score seven or more hundreds against four specific oppositions – vs Australia {11} ; vs Sri Lanka {09} : vs England {07} and vs South Africa {07}.

SR Tendulkar wrested the record from RT Ponting who has scored seven or more hundreds against three oppositions – vs England {08} : vs South Africa {08} and vs West Indies {07}

DW Steyn captured his 50^th wicket against India when he took the wicket of Indian captain MS Dhoni caught by AG Prince for zero in this test. He became the third South African bowler to capture 50 plus wickets are – AA Donald {57} and SM Pollock {52}

MS Dhoni’s duck in this test provide the 51^st occasion of an Indian captain scoring a duck in a test innings against various oppositions, It was the second zero scored by MS Dhoni while leading India, the first was against England at Mohali in Dec 2008

MS Dhoni’s duck in this test provide the 32^nd occasion of a captain-cum-wicket keeper scoring a duck in the annals of test cricket.

MS Dhoni’s duck in this test provide the 63^rd occasion of an Indian wicket keeper scoring a duck against various opppositons.

MS Dhoni’s duck in this test provide the third occasion of an Indian wicket keeper scoring a duck aagainst South Africa. Others are – KS More at Cape Town in Jan 1993 and NR Mongia at Mumbai in Feb 2000.

MS Dhoni with his duck in this test became the second Indian captain to score a duck against South Africa. A Kumble was the other captain – He scored a duck at Ahmedabad in Apr 2009.

SR Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh were concerned in a record stand for the seventh wicket by Indian batsman against South Africa at Cape Town. They added 76 runs. Previous record was 75 runs between SR Tendulkar and N Kapil Dev in Jan 1993. In fact these two partnerships are the two fifty plus runs for the seventh wicket by Indian batsmen against South Africa at Cape Town.

SR Tendulkar was bowled for 145 by M Morkel providing the 46^th occasion of his being dismissed bowled. Only AR Border of Australia has been dismissed bowled on more occasions than SR Tendulkar. He has been bowled on 53 occasions.

DW Steyn returned with figures of five for 75 in this test providing the 14^th occasion of a South African bowler capturing five or more wickets in an innings against India. DW Steyn’s five for 75 in this test provide the fourth occasion of his capturing five or more wickets in an innings against India. His four
five wickets innings haul is a record for most five wickets haul by a South African bowler against India. He wrested the record from AA Donald who had three five wickets innings haul against India.

DW Steyn with his 5 for 75 in this test became the first South African bowler to capture five wickets against India at Cape Town. Previous best was his own 4 for 30 in Jan 2007

DW Steyn’s 5 for 75 in this test represents his 16^th five wicket innings haul of his test career. He is on par with SM Pollock who has also captured 16 five wickets innings hauls.

AA Donald {20} and M Ntini {18} are the other two bowlers who have captured more five wickets innings hauls than DW Steyn and SM Pollock

M Morkel returned with figures of 2 for 106 in this test providing the 17^th occasion of a South African bowler conceding 100 plus runs in an innings against India. It is the second occasion for M Morkel to concede 100 plus runs – the first being his 2 for 115 at Kolkata in Feb 2010.

India gained a lead of two runs over South Africa in this test – South Africa – 362 and India 364.

GC Smith was dismissed leg before wicket in this innings providing the 36^th occasion of his being dismissed leg before wicket in a test innings

GC Smith has been dismissed leg before wicket in both innings of this test providing the 45^th occasion of a South African batsman dismissed leg before wicket in both innings of a test match.

GC Smith has been dismissed leg before wicket in both innings of a test on four occasion which is a record for South African batsman dismissed in such a manner.

South Africa vs India – Cape Town Test – Second day

MV Boucher collected the first ball duck in this test providing the 109^th occasion of a wicket keeper batsman collecting the first ball duck in the annals of test cricket. His first ball duck in this test provides the tenth occasion of an wicket keeper batsman collecting the first ball duck against India. He is the first South African wicket keeper batsman to suffer such an ignominy. His first ball duck in this test provide the eleventh occasion of a South African wicket keeper batsman collecting the first ball duck against various oppositions.

MV Boucher has collected the first ball duck on two occasions – against Pakistan at Faisalabad in Oct 2003 and against India at Cape Town in Jan 2001. MV Boucher became the fourth South African batsman to collect the first ball duck on two or more occasions. The other two are – DJ Richardson : JHB Waite and TA Ward

MV Boucher and DW Steyn scored ducks in this test providing the 47^th and 48^th occasion of South African batsman scoring a duck against India.

MV Boucher’s zero in this test represents his 17^th duck and DW Steyn’s duck represent his seventh duck.

MV Boucher with 17 ducks to his credit now stands joint third in the list of wicket keepers who have collected most ducks in the annals of test cricket – Wasim Bari of Pakistan {19} : IA Healey of Australia : TG Evans of England {17} and MV Boucher of South Africa {17}

JH Kallis overnight on 81 not out completed his hundred on the second day. It was his 39^th test century and 29^th hundred by a South African batsman against India. His knock represents the 51^st hundred in South Africa-India test series {South Africa -29 and India -22}.

JH Kallis scored his fifth hundred against India – 121 at Kolkata in Nov 2004 : 132 at Ahmedabad in Apr 2008 : 173 at Nagpur in Feb 2010 : 201* at Centurion in Dec 2010 and 161 at Cape Town in Jan 2011. He now shares the record for most hundreds by a South African batsman against India with HM Amla who has also scored five hundreds against India to his credit

S Sreesanth captured 5 for 96 in this test providing the 273^rd occasion of an Indian bowler capturing five or more wickets in an innings against various oppositions. His figures provide the 15^th occasion of an Indian bowler capturing five or more wickets against South Africa.

S Sreesanth has taken five wickets haul against South Africa on two occasions – 5 for 40 at Jo’burg in Dec 2006 and 5 for 114 at Cape Town in Jan 2011. He became the fifth Indian bowler to capture five or more wickets in an innings on two or more occasions. Others are – J Srinath {04} : BKV Prasad {04} : A Kumble {03} and Harbhajan Singh {03}

S Sreesanth has captured five wickets haul on three occasions – 5 for 40 vs South Africa at Johannesburg in Dec 2006 : 5 for 75 vs Sri Lanka at Kanpur in Nov 2009 and 5 for 114 vs South Africa at Cape Town in Jan 2011.

S Sreesanth with his 5 for 114 earned the distinction of becoming the first bowler to capture a five wicket haul at Cape Town. The previous best figures were by J Srinath who had returned with figures of 4 for 33 in Jan 1993.

S Sreesanth returned with figures of 5 for 114 in this test providing the 30^th occasion of an Indian bowler conceding 100 plus runs in an innings against South Africa.

S Sreesanth’s 5 for 114 in this test provide the seventh occasion of an Indian bowler capturing five plus wickets conceding 100 plus runs in an innings against South Africa. The other six occasions are – 5 for 164 by Harbhajan Singh at Chennai in Mar 2008 : 6 for 143 by A Kumble at Bangalore in Mar 2000 : 5 for 140 by J Srinath at Bloemfontein in Nov 2001 : 6 for 131 by A Kumble at Kanpur in Nov 2004 : 6 for 104 by BKV Prasad at Kolkata in Nov 1996 and 5 for 104 by J Srinath at Johannesurg in Jan 1997.

CA Pujara became the third India fieldsman to pouch three catches in an innings against South Africa. Others are – VVS Laxman at Mumbai in Feb 2000 and W Jaffer at Bangalore in Mar 2000.

JH Kallis with his 161 in this test took his aggregate against India to 1476 and is 24 runs shy of 1500 runs.

JH Kallis 161 in this test represents his 12^th score of 150 plus runs. He became the tenth batsman in the annals of test cricket to score 12 or more 150 plus runs. The complete list read thus – SR Tendulkar {20} : BC Lara {19} : DG Bradman {18} : RT Ponting {14} : V Sehwag {14} : SR Waugh {14} : DPMD Jayawardene {13} : KC Sangakkara {13} : SM Gavaskar {12} and JH Kallis {12}

JH Kallis earned the distinction of becoming the first South African batsman to score 150 plus runs on 12 occasions

JH Kallis with his 161 in this test which was his 39^th test hundred is on par with RT Ponting who also has scored 39 test hundreds. Only SR Tendulkar has scored more hundreds than JH Kallis and RT Ponting. SR Tendulkar has scored 50 test hundreds.

LL Tsotsobe batted for 63 minutes in this innings providing the second occasion of a number eleven batting for 60 plus minutes against India. M Morkel batted for 76 minutes at Kolkata in Feb 2010. LL Tsotsobe’s feat provides the tenth occasion of a South African eleven batsman batting for 60 plus minutes against various oppositions

JH Kallis and LL Tsotsobe added 52 runs for the tenth wicket in this test providing the 15^th occasion of South African batsmen adding 50 plus runs for the tenth wicket against various oppositions and the second occasion against India. The other occasion was 74 runs between BM McMillan and AA Donald at at Durban in Dec 1996

MS Dhoni took five catches in this test providing the
second occasion of an Indian wicket keeper effecting five or more dismissals in an innings against South Africa. NR Mongia had effected five dismissals {all caught} at Durban in Dec 1996

MS Dhoni took five catches in this test providing the 158^th occasion of a wicket keeper effecting five or more dismissals in an innings in the annals of test cricket. His feat provides the tenth occasion of an Indian wicket keeper effective five or more dismissals in a test innings against various oppositions

MS Dhoni’s five catches in this test provide the fourth occasion of his effecting five or more dismissals in a test innings. Other three occasions are – vs Australia at Perth in Jan 2000 {05 – all caught} : vs New Zealand at Wellington in Apr 2009 {06 – all caught} and vs Bangladesh at Dhaka in Jan 2010 {05 – 03 caught plus 02 stumped}

R Dravid was run out for 5 in this test providing the 13^th occasion of his being dismissed run out. Batsmen who have been dismissed run out on ten or more occasions in tests are – RT Ponting of Australia {14} : R Dravid of India {10} : AR Border {12} : ML Hayden {12} : CL Hooper {10} and GS Sobers {10}

SR Tendulkar completed 8000 runs on away soil when he was on 15 during his innings. He is the only batsman to score 8000 runs on away soil in the annals of test cricket.

G Gambhir and SR Tendulkar added 114 plus runs in an unfinished stand for the third wicket in this test providing the 20^th occasion of Indian batsman posting a century partnership against South Africa. This stand represents the second occasion of Indian batsman posting a century partnership for the third wicket against South Africa. The first occasion was – 249 runs between V Sehwag and SR Tendulkar at Kolkata in Feb 2010.

This stand provides the 82^nd century stand for SR Tendulkar. Only R Dravid with 85 century stands is ahead of SR Tendulkar in terms of century stands in the annals of test cricket.

G Gambhir’s 65 not out in this test provide the 42^nd half century by Indian batsmen against South Africa. G Gambhir’s 65 not out in this test provide his 15^th half century and 24^th fifty.

South Africa vs India – Third Test at Cape Town – First day

India won the toss and elected to field in this test. This provides the 50^th occasion of India inserting the opposition against various oppositions and the fourth such occasion against South Africa. The other three such occasions against South Africa are – at Durban in Nov 1992 {Match Drawn} : at Durban in Dec 1996 {India lost by 328 runs} and at Port Elizabeth in Nov 2001 {Match drawn}

This test was the 150^th test for R Dravid, He became the fifth cricket to play 150 plus tests in the annals of test cricket. Others are – SR Tendulkar {177} : SR Waugh {168} : AR Border {156} and RT Ponting {152}. R Dravid became the second Indian cricketer to appear in 150 plus tests after SR Tendulkar {177}.

SR Tendulkar was playing his 15^th test against South Africa in South Africa. Other cricketers to play 15 tests against South Africa in South Africa are – WR Hammond and FE Woolley of England.

GC Smith was dismissed leg before wicket by Zaheer Khan for 6 in this test providing Zaheer Khan his 52^nd leg before wicket dismissal. GC Smith was dismissed leg before wicket for 35^th occasion.

GC Smith was dismissed for single digit runs on 25 occasions in his test career. He was dismissed leg before wicket on 35 occasions in his test career..

GC Smith was dismissed for the sixth occasion by Zaheer Khan – the most by an Indian bowler – at Durban in Dec 2006 {caught by SR Tendulkar for 5} : at Cape Town Jan 2007 {caught Karthik for 55} : at Nagpur Feb 2010 {bowled for 6} : at Kolkata in Feb 2010 {bowled for 4} and at Durban {caught MS Dhoni for 9}. Zaheer Khan wrested the record from S Sreesanth who had dismissed GC Smith on five occasions.

Zaheer Khan of India and CS Martin of New Zealand share the record of dismissing GC Smith on most occasions. Both the bowlers have dismissed GC Smith on six occasions..

When MS Dhoni caught AN Petersen of I Sharma for 21, he set a new record for most dismissals by an Indian wicket keeper against South Africa. It was his 21^st dismissal {20 caught plus one stumping}. He wrested the record from NR Mongia who had 20 dismissals {19 caught plus one stumping}. At the end of the first day’s play, MS Dhoni had effected 22 dismissals against South Africa.

HM Amla’s half century {59} in this test represents the 56^th half century by South African batsmen against India. This knock represents his 19^th test half century and 31^st fifty.

Sreesanth achieved “Wisden’s 75” when he had HM Amla caught by CA Pujara for 75. He became the 24^th Indian bowler to capture 75 or more wickets. {Wisden Cricket Almanac lists the bowlers with 75 plus wickets}.

JH Kallis’s 81 not out in this test provide the 57^th half century by South African batsman against India. This knock represents his 55^th test half century and 93rd fifty.

Australia-England – Fourth Test at Melbourne – Dec 2010 – England won by an innings and 157 runs

England’s win by an innings and 157 runs in this test provide the 93^rd occasion of England winning a test by an innings margin. This win also represents the 26^th occasion of England’s innings win against Australia.

England’s win by an innings and 157 runs in this test provides the seventh innings victory over Australia at Melbourne. Others are – by b innings and 225 runs in Feb 1912 : by an innings and 98 runs in Mar 1885 : by an innings and 29 runs in 1925 : by an innings and 27 runs in Jan 1883 : by an innings and 14 runs in Dec 1986 and by an innings and 04 runs in Feb 1975

Thus England’s win by an innings and 157 runs in this test represents the second largest win by an innings at Melbourne. The largest win was by an innings and 225 runs in Feb 1912

Australia suffered its 40^th innings loss when it went down to England by an innings and 157 runs in this test.

Australia was all out for 98 in the first innings of this test providing the 37th occasion of it being dismissed for a total of 100 and less than 100 in a test innings against various oppositions. Australia’s total provides the 13^th occasion of it being dismissed for a total of 100 and less than 100 runs on Australian soil and for the second occasion at Melbourne. The first occasion was against India when Australia was all out for 83 in Feb 1981.

Australia’s 98 all out represent its lowest total in a completed innings at Melbourne against England and in the Ashes series.

MJ Prior pouched six catches in the first innings providing the tenth occasion of an England wicket keeper effecting six or more dismissals against various oppositions and the fifth occasion of an England wicket keeper effecting six or more dismissasls against Australia. The other four occasions are – RC Russel {06 – all caught} at Melbourne in Dec 1990 : AJ Stewart {06 – all caught} at Manchester in Jul 1997 : CMW Read {06 – all caught} at Melbourne in Dec 2006 and CMW Read {06 – 05 ct and 01 st} at Sydney in Jan 2007.

MJ Prior earned the distinction of becoming the first England wicket keeper batsman to score a fifty and effect six dimissals in a test against Australia. He effected six dismissals in Australia’s first innings and scored 85 in England’s second innings,

MJ Prior’s feat of effecting six dismissals and scoring a fifty {85] in the second innings makes him the only England wicket keeper to perform such a feat against all oppositions.

MJ Prior became the fourth wicket keeper in the annals of test cricket to score a fifty and effect six dismissals in an innings in the same test. The foursome are – MV Boucher of South Africa – 52 and 06 catches vs Pakistan at Port Elizabeth in Mar 1998 : MS Dhoni of India – 52 and 56 not out plus six catches vs New Zealand at Wellington in Apr 2009 and DT Lindsay of South Africa – 69 and 182 plus six catches vs Australia at Johannesburg in Dec 1966 and MJ Prior of England 85 and six catches vs Australia at Melbourne in Dec 2010

DT Lindsay of South Africa {69 and 182 plus six catches at Johannesburg in Dec 1966} and MJ Prior of England {85 and six catches at Melbourne in Dec 2010} are the two wicket keepers to effect six dismissals in an innings and score a fifty in a test against Australia.

MG Johnson and BW Hilfenhaus scored zeroes in the Australia’s first innings and MEK Hussey and BW Hilfenhaus scored zeroes in the Australia’s second innings with which the number of zeroes scored by Australian batsmen against England swelled to 632.

BW Hilfenhuas collected a pair in this test providing the 40^th occasion of an Australian batsman colleceting a pair in a test against England. His pair provides the 22^nd occasion of an Australian batsman scoring ducks in both innings of a test against England in Australia.

BW Hilfenhaus became the sixth Australian batsman to collect a pair against England at Melbourne. Others are – VT Trumper in Feb 1908 : IWG Johnson in Jan 1947 : JB Iverson in Feb 1951 : G Dymock in Feb 1975 and GD McGrath in Dec 1998.

AJ Strauss and AN Cook opened the innings in this test to provide the 100^th innings of their partnership. They became the fifth pair in the annals of test cricket to partners in 100 or more innings. Other pair to have partnered in 100 or more innings are – CG Greenidge-DL Haynes of West Indies {148} : R Dravid-SR Tendulkar of India {129} : ML Hayden-JL Langer of Australia {122} : MS Atapattu-ST Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka {122}

AJ Strauss {69}, AN Cook {82}, IJL Trott {168*} and KP Pietersen {51} scored fifties in England’s innings providing the 63^rd occasion of first four batsmen scoring fifties in an innings in the annals of test cricket. England batsman’s feat provides the 20^th such occasion in the annals of test cricket and fifth such occasion against Australia.

The five such occasions are – at The Oval in 1899 {FS Jackson – 118 : TW Hayward – 137 : KS Ranjitsinhji – 54 and CB Fry – 60} : at Lord’s in Jun 1926 {JB Hobbs – 119 : H Sutcliffe – 82 : FE Woolley – 87 and EH Hendren – 127} : at Leeds in Jul 1948 – first innings – L Hutton – 81 : C Washbrook – 143 : WJ Edrich – 111 and AV Bedser – 79} and at Leeds in 1948 – second innings – L Hutton – 57 : C Washbrook – 65 : WJ Edrich – 54 and DCS Compton – 66}

AJ Strauss {69}, AN Cook {82}, IJL Trott {168*}, KP Pietersen {51} and MJ Prior {85} scored fifties in England’s innings providing the ninth occasion of England’s five or more batsmen scoring fifties in an innings against Australia. England batsmen’s feat provides the third occasion of such a feat against Australia at Melbourne. The other two occasions are in Feb 1925 and Dec 1965,

AJ Strauss’s 69 in this test represent his tenth half century while leadi
ng England. Other England captains to score ten or more half centuries are – MA Atherton {22} : ER Dexter {17} : N Hussain {17} : GA Gooch {16} : PBH May {15} and MP Vaughan {13}

AJ Strauss’s 69 in this test represents his 23^rd half century and 42^nd fifty : AN Cook’s 82 represents his 24^th half century and 39^th fifty : IJL Trott’s 168 not out represents his fifth hundred and tenth fifty : KP Pietersen’s 51 represents his 21^st test half century and 38^th fifty and MJ Prior’s 85 represents his 16 test half century and 19^th fifty.

MJ Prior’s 85 in this test represent the 52^nd occasion of an England wicket keeper batsman scoring a fifty against Australia. This knock represents his third fifty against England. Other two occasions are – 56 at Cardiff at Jul 2009 : 61 at Lord’s in Jul 2009. Thus his 85 in this test represents highest test score against England.

IJL Trott’s 168 not out in this test provide the 228^th occasion of an England batsman scoring a hundred against Australia. This knock represents IJL Trott’s third hundred against England – 119 at The Oval in Aug 2009 : 135 not out at Brisbane in Nov 2010 and 168 not out at Melbourne in Dec 2010. Thus 168 not out in this test represent his highest individual innings against England.

AJ Strauss and AN Cook added 159 runs for the first wicket and IJL Trott and MJ Prior added 173 runs for the sixth wicket in this test. These two partnerships represent the 299^th and 300^th three figure partnerships by England batsmen against Australia.

AJ Strauss and AN Cook added 159 runs for the first wicket in this test providing the 61^st occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure stand for the first wicket against Australia.

IJL Trott and MJ Prior added 173 runs for the sixth wicket in this test providing the 29th occasion of England batsmen posting a three figure stand for the sixth wicket against Australia.

England became the second team to post 300 plus century stands against a specific opposition. It has posted 300 century stands against Australia. Australia was the first team to post 300 plus century stands against a specific opposition. At the end of this this test it has posted 306 century stands against England.

PM Siddle captured 6 for 75 in this test providing the 121^st occasion of an Australian bowler capturing six or more wickets in an innings against England. His figures represent the 68^th occasion of an Australian bowler capturing six or more wickets in an innings against England in Australia.

PM Siddle captured 6 for 75 in this test providing the 28^th occasion of an Australian bowler capturing six or more wickets in an innings in a losing cause against England. His figures represent the 13^th occasion of an Australian bowler capturing six or more wickets in an innings in a losing cause against England in Australia.

PM Siddle’s 6 for 75 in this test represent his fourth five wicket innings haul in tests. Other three occasions are – 6 for 54 vs England at Brisbane in Nov 2010 : 5 for 21 vs England at Leeds in Aug 2009 and 5 for 59 vs South Africa at Sydney in Jan 2009.

England’s 513 in this test provide the 24^th occasion of England posting a total of 500 plus runs in an innings against Australia.

PJ Hughes was dismissed run out for 23 in the second innings providing the 196^th occasion of an Australian batsman run out against England. It also provides the 46^th occasion of an Australian opening batsman run out against England.

SR Watson scored 54 in this test providing the 278^th occasion of an Australian opening batsman scoring a fifty against Australia. SR Watson’s 54 in this test represent his seventh fifty as an opening batsman against Australia. SR Watson became the 15^th Australian opening batsman to score seven or more fifties against Australia.

SR Watson scored 54 in this test providing the 183^rd occasion of an Australian opening batsman scoring a half century against Australia. SR Watson’s 54 in this test represent his seventh half century as an opening batsman against Australia. SR Watson became the ninth Australian opening batsman to score seven or more half centuries against Australia. Others are – MA Taylor {15} : WM Lawry {13} : W Bardsley {08} : AR Morris {08} : RB Simpson {07} : KR Stackpole {07} : VT Trumper {07} and WM Woodful {07}

SR Watson {54} and BJ Haddin {55 not out} scored fifties in this test providing the 951^st and 952^nd occasion of an Australian batsman scoring a fifty against England

SR Watson {54} and BJ Haddin {55 not out} scored half centuries in this test providing the 654^th and 655^th occasion of an Australian batsman scoring a fifty against England

BJ Haddin’s 55 not out in this test provide the 52^nd occasion of an Australian wicket keeper batsman scoring a fifty against England.

MJ Prior {85} and BJ Haddin {55*} scored fifties in this test providing the 12^th occasion of rival wicket keeper batsmen scoring fifties in Australia-England test series.

MJ Prior {85} and BJ Haddin {55*} scored fifties in this test providing the 83^rd occasion of rival wicket keeper batsmen scoring fifties in the annals of test cricket.

SR Watson’s 54 in this test represent his 15^th test half century and 17^th fifty, while BJ Haddin’s 55 not out represents his eighth test half century and 11^th fifty.

RJ Harris of Australia was absent in this test in the second innings providing the 140h occasion of a batsman absent hurt in a test innings in the annals of test cricket.

RJ Harris was absent hurt in the second innings of this test providing the 28^th occasion of an Australian batsman absent hurt against various oppositions and 16^th such occasion against England. AK Davidson was the last batsman absent hurt against England at Nottingham in Jun 1956.