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Josh Inglis becomes first Australian cricketer to achieve this rare feat in all three formats

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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The milestone was reached on Day 3 of the third Test as the batter crafted 102 runs off 135 balls before falling to spinner Simon Harmer. His century, supported by an 80-run contribution from Alex Carey, guided the visitors to a total of 429 and established a 100-run first-innings advantage over South Africa. The match marked his return to Test cricket following nearly a year away from the squad. He was one of four lineup changes made for the series decider alongside Cameron Green, Nathan Lyon, and Cooper Connolly.

Key points

  • Josh Inglis stands alone as the only Australian cricketer to record multiple centuries ac…: Josh Inglis stands alone as the only Australian cricketer to record multiple centuries across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
  • The record-setting performance arrived immediately upon Inglis returning from nearly a ye…: The record-setting performance arrived immediately upon Inglis returning from nearly a year out of the Test squad and a finger fracture.
  • Neither Glenn Maxwell nor Aaron Finch reached the feat due to falling short of multiple c…: Neither Glenn Maxwell nor Aaron Finch reached the feat due to falling short of multiple centuries in the Test arena.

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Josh Inglis etched his name into Australian cricket history with a second Test century before Australia were bowled out for 429 on Day 3 of the series-deciding third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday. The visitors secured a crucial 100-run first-innings lead after dismissing the hosts for 329.

Inglis scored 102 off 135 balls, including 11 fours and two sixes, to become the first Australian batter to register at least two centuries in each of the three international formats. His landmark knock came on his return to the Test side after nearly a year away from the format and helped Australia build a significant advantage in the series decider.

The wicketkeeper-batter reached his century with a reverse sweep against off-spinner Simon Harmer before eventually falling to the same bowler. His innings, combined with Alex Carey's 80, proved instrumental in taking Australia past South Africa's first-innings total.

Inglis becomes first Australian with multiple centuries in all three formats

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