Aiden Markram completes 2,500 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
South Africa's Aiden Markram has completed 2,500 runs in Test cricket. Markram attained the milestone with his 41st run in SA's second innings against West Indies on Day 2 of the 2nd Test held at Providence Stadium, Guyana. Markram, who scored 14 runs in the first innings, added 79 runs alongside Tony de Zorzi (39). He was dismissed for 51. Here are further details.
Markram has started on a positive note for SA
Markram made use of the conditions which improved in terms of batting. With West Indies missing the incisiveness with the ball, Markram showed a lot of character, helping his side take their lead past 100 runs. Alongside de Zorzi, Markram added 30 runs as SA headed to lunch. He got to his milestone in the second session and was dismissed by spinner Gudakesh Motie.
Markram touches the 2,500-run mark
Playing his 39th match (71 innings), Markram (51) now owns 2,510 runs at 35.85. In addition to 7 hundreds, he owns 11 fifties. As per ESPNcricinfo, in six matches versus the West Indies, Markram owns 452 runs at 41.09 (100s: 1, 50s: 3). Markram owns 1,914 runs on home soil at 43.50. In away matches (home of opposition), he owns 596 runs at 22.92.
6,500 runs in FC cricket
During the course of his knock, Markram also reached 6,500 runs in First-Class cricket. He needed 55 runs before this match to reach the milestone. He owns 19 tons and 29 fifties in FC cricket.
