Kyle Jamieson has reached 50 Test wickets for New Zealand in record time. After dismissing Shubman Gill in the second innings of India, Jamieson became the quickest Kiwi bowler to reach the landmark in just nine Tests breaking the 16-year-old record. Shane Bond took 12 Tests to reach the 50-wicket mark in 2005, three more than his fellow compatriot.
On Day 3 of the Kanpur Test when the wicket was favouring spinners, Jamieson managed to add a feather to his cap with a wicket in the third session. The 26-year-old bowler was in full swing with the new ball, as he dismissed Gill in the second over of the innings. This was also the second time Jamieson dismissed Gill at Green Park.
In terms of balls, Jamieson was the third-fastest to get to the tally since 20th century. It took the tall lanky fast bowler 1865 balls to reach the mark. Former South African pacer Vernon Philander and Australian fast bowler Brett Lee managed to get early to the milestone. Philander took 1240 balls whereas Lee took 1844 balls to reach the half-century of Test wickets.
Earlier in first innings, Jamieson took three wickets. The 26-year-old also contributed with the bat scoring 23 runs from 75 deliveries to decrease India's lead. The new ball bowler will have his work cut out on Day 4 of the Kanpur Test as India took a 64-run lead at the end of day's play. With all three results still possible the onus will be on Jamieson and company to stop Indian batters from registering a big total.
