Aus vs Eng: 4 overs, 1 maiden, 7 runs and 6 wickets, record breaking performance by Scott Boland on debut

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: December 28, 2021 15:55 IST2021-12-28T15:55:12+5:302021-12-28T15:55:12+5:30

A relentless Australia spearheaded by debutant Scott Boland skittled England for an embarrassing 68 on Tuesday to win the third Test by an innings and 14 runs and retain the Ashes with two matches still to play.

Boland, called up as injury cover, was invincible on his home ground at the MCG, taking 6-7 off four overs, equalling the record for the fastest five-wicket haul in 19 balls.

The 32-year-old started the day with two wickets - that came in an over late on Day 2 - and despite a dropped catch, picked up four in no time returning six wickets in 21 balls as Australia skittled England for just 68 in the second innings

Boland is one of a handful of Indigenous Australians to be selected to play for Australia at international level and, as of December 2021, is only the second male Aboriginal player to have played Test Cricket for Australia, after Jason Gillespie first achieved this.

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