Are left-handers better and when will Root catch Tendulkar? Cricket Q&A
Summary
The article answers readers' questions about cricket statistics during England's Test match against Pakistan. It provides facts about rare bowling achievements, partnerships in batting, and the success rates of players using the Decision Review System (DRS).Key Facts
- A bowler taking two wickets in two balls has only a 3.2% chance of completing a hat-trick (three wickets in three balls).
- Josh Tongue has taken two wickets in two balls four times but has not yet achieved a hat-trick.
- Joe Root has 50-run partnerships with 45 different batting partners, tying the Test cricket record.
- Joe Root has been part of 88 partnerships that scored more than 100 runs, the highest number tied with Rahul Dravid.
- Mohammad Hafeez has the highest percentage (41%) of deliveries likely to hit the stumps among bowlers since 2006.
- Paul Collingwood leads pace bowlers with about 19% of his deliveries hitting the stumps.
- Bangladesh’s Liton Das has the highest success rate in batting DRS reviews, with 68.8% overturned decisions.
- West Indies' Kemar Roach has the highest success rate among bowlers in DRS reviews with 35% overturned.
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