New Zealand’s middle-order batsman Ross Taylor has etched his name in record books as he became the first cricketer to play 100 international matches in all three formats. As soon as he walked onto the field on Day 1 of the first Test against India on Friday at Basin Reserve in Wellington, Taylor made history.
Taylor, who recently played his 100th T20I vs India in January, has also played 231 ODIs for Black Caps. He is already the country’s leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs with 7174 and 8570 runs to his name, respectively.
Test match No.💯 for Ross Taylor! 🙌
He becomes the first player ever to play 100 matches iไn all three international formats! 🎉
— ICC (@ICC)
To acknowledge the special achievement, the 35-year-old walked 💟out for the national anthem accompanied by his kids MacKenzie and Jonty.
🎶 In the bonds of love we meet 🎶
🏏 A moving moment as celebrates🎃 the opening of his 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th Test Match alongside his children and his teammates, as his family watch on f♊rom the stands
— Sky Sport NZ (@skysportnz)
When it comes to 🐲the Testဣ format, Taylor became the fourth Kiwi player to reach such feat. Before him, Daniel Vettori (112), Stephen Fleming (111) and Brendon McCullum (101) have accomplished the landmark.
Ross Taylor becomes the 4th New 🌃Zealander to play 100 Test match꧑es; joining Daniel Vettori, Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum
Taylor also becomes the 1st cricketer to p💎lay 100+ Tests, 100+ ODIs and 100+ T𝄹20Is 🇳🇿
— Fox Sports Lab (@FoxSportsLab)
In the match, New Zealand had won the toss and elected to bowl on a green wicket w♕ith breezy, and overcast conditions. The host made full use of bowling friendly conditions and ripped apart visitors batting line-up.
Debutant Kyle Jami𒊎eson exhibited outstanding bowling and struck three wickets in the form of Cheteshwar Pujara (11), Virat Kohli (2), and Hanuma Vihari (7). At Stumps, India were 122-5.
Rain falling steadily during tea. Big covers on across the block. Iꦇndia 122/5 Scorecard |
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS)
