SPORTS

Boland removes Crawley for third time

By Gaurav Tripathi

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England in trouble despite a slender lead

Although England earned a seven-run lead in the first innings (1st Ashes Test), they were reduced  to 28/2 at stumps on Day 3. The innings saw Zak Crawley falling to Scott Boland for the third time in Tests.

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Boland delivered a good-length ball

It was a good-length delivery from Boland which swung away a little and found the edge of Crawley's blade. Wicket-keeper Alex Carey did the rest.

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Third dismissal against Crawley

Boland has now dismissed Crawley thrice in six meetings, conceding just 39 runs off 111 deliveries.

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Boland averages 16.22 in Tests

Standing in his ninth Test, Boland has taken 35 wickets. His tally includes a solitary fifer. His Test bowling average of 16.22 is the best since the 20th century among bowlers with at least 30 wickets.

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Consistency has been an issue for Crawley

Crawley, who managed a 73-ball 61 in the first innings, has struggled to deliver consistently. Having played 35 Tests now, he has scored just 1,792 runs at 28.44. The tally includes three tons and nine fifties.

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