SPORTS

Neil Brand claims six-fer on Test debut

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Brand's historic debut

SA's Neil Brand has scripted history by registering the best figures by a bowler on Test debut as captain. He returned with 6/119 in 26 overs in the first innings of the opening Test against NZ.  

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Surpassed Rahman's record

Brand's 6/119 are now the best figures by a Test debutant while leading the team. He went past Bangladesh's Naimur Rahman, who claimed 6/132 vs India in 2000. 

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12th SA bowler to accomplish this feat

Meanwhile, Brand became the 12th SA bowler to take at least six wickets on Test debut. He also became the first Proteas spinner with a six-fer on Test debut. 

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Fourth SA captain with this milestone

Brand has become just the fourth SA bowler to claim a Test five-wicket haul while leading the team. He has joined Shaun Pollock (4 times), Trevor Goddard, and Eiulf Nupen (twice). 

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Brand leading a young squad 

Brand is leading a bunch of fresh faces as the ongoing series is clashing with the SA20, South Africa's premier T20 competition. Hence, the prominent stars are not available. 

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Impressive FC stats

Having played 51 FC games before Test debut, the left-handed batter scored 2,906 runs at a decent average of 39.27. He has now raced to 78 FC wickets as this was his maiden fifer in the format.  

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