Wi vs Aus: Scott Bolland has done something that no one tests the bowler has acquired – Dell Stan, Jasprit Bumrah and Wasim Akram crossing. Cricket news

Australian fast bowler Scott Bolland has secured its place in cricket history by achieving the best bowling average for Test cricketers since 1915, of which at least 2000 balls have bowled in Tests. The milestone arrived at Sabina Park during a third test against the West Indies, where he recorded 3-34 figures, setting a Test bowling average of 17.33.Only England’s Sid Barns crossed the Bolland’s record between the bowlers since 1900, with six other bowlers of the 1800s to rank on them during the early years of cricket.Australia, after scoring 225 in their first innings, dismissed the West Indies for 143 and dominated the first innings, took the first innings lead.Bolland’s performance included significant wickets, which began with the West Indies top scorer John Campbell, which was dismissed for 36. He also claimed the wicket of Shai Hope in 23 and later rejected Shamar Joseph, leading Australia a lead of 82 runs.The West Indies strongly responded in the evening session, reducing Australia to 99/6 in their second innings. Tourists took a lead of 181 runs in stumps at day two.

Australia maintains an advantage with Cameron Green unbeaten on 42 and Captain Pat Cummins at 5, aimed at expanding its lead ahead of 220 on the third day.The current statistics hold Bolland at the top of the Test bowlers since 1915, with 59 wickets at an average of 17.33. After that Burt Ironmongar (1928–1933) with 74 wickets in 17.97, Frank Tyson (1954–1959) with 76 wickets in 18.56, Exer Patel (2021-current) with 55 wickets at 19.34, and Jasprit Bumrah (2018-Pressant) with 19.34.Australia now appears to build its position with four wickets in their second innings, leading a lead that can prove to be decisive in the result of the match.