South Africa national cricket team wicketkeeper Corbin Bosch has achieved a huge feat in the history of Test cricket. The right-arm fast bowler became the fifth player from his national team to pick a career first-ball wicket in the longest format of the game.
South Africa national cricket team pacer Corbin achieved this during the ongoing first match of the two-match test series against Pakistan national cricket team. The series opener between the two teams takes place at Supersport Park in Centurion.
Corbin Bosch entered the elite list after dismissing Shan Masood off the first ball of his over
Corbin entered the elite list after dismissing Shan Masood off his first ball. The pacer was introduced into the attack after the drinks break and ensured he had an immediate impact on his team in the match after a miserable first hour of play.
Bosch bowled a delivery that was lifted full and pitched outside off. Shan Masood seemed to have lost his concentration as he went hard at the ball. The Pakistan national cricket team skipper went for a free off his body and got a thick outside edge.
The ball flew into the gully area, where Marco Jansen made a sensational catch. Bosch drew first blood for the South African National Cricket Team as the Pakistan National Cricket Team skipper was returning to the lodge after scoring 17 runs off 58 balls.
Watch: Corbin Bosch removes Shan Masood on the first ball of his over
We as a nation can still learn so much from our sportsman. After a tough morning with countless plays and misses for Rabada, Bosch takes a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket and is absolutely fuming to congratulate his new team-mate. Special players #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/GhQ0CLPROG
— ChristoDuPlessis (@ChristoDuPless2) December 26, 2024
Corbin Bosch became the third batsman in 2024 to take a wicket on the first ball of his Test career
With the wicket on the first ball of his Test career, Bosch became the third batsman to achieve the feat in 2024. He joined Shamar Joseph and Tshepo Moreki to achieve the feat. It is also the first time in Test history that three bowlers have achieved this feat in a calendar year.
Trivia: Corbin Bosch with a wicket off the first ball of his Test cricket. He is the third bowler to do so in 2024 after Shamar Joseph and Tshepo Moreki. It is the first time in Test history that three bowlers have achieved this feat in a calendar year.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) December 26, 2024
Shamar Joseph dismissed Steven Smith on his first ball at Adelaide Oval in January, while Tshepo Moreki took on Devon Conway at Mount Maunganui in February. Overall, Corbin Bosch became the 25th bowler in the history of Test cricket to take a wicket on the first ball of their career.
Corbin Bosch became the fifth bowler from the South African National Cricket Team to achieve this feat. He joined the likes of Bert Vogler, Dane Piedt, Hardus Viljoen and Tshepo Moreki. Here's the full list:
SA bowlers to take a wicket off the first ball of their Test career (Men's Tests)
Bert Vogler v England in Johannesburg 1906
Dane Piedt vs Zimbabwe in Harare 2014
Hardus Viljoen vs England in Johannesburg 2016
Tshepo Moreki vs New Zealand at Mount Maunganui 2024
Corbin Bosch vs Pakistan at Centurion 2024
SA bowlers to take a wicket off the first ball of their Test career (Men's Tests)
Bert Vogler vs Eng. in Johannesburg 1906
Dane Piedt vs Zim in Harare 2014
Hardus Viljoen vs Eng. in Johannesburg 2016
Tshepo Moreki vs NZ at Mount Maunganui 2024
Corbin Bosch vs Pak at Centurion 2024…— Rohit Yadav (@cricrohit) December 26, 2024