Pakistan’s Imran Khan makes world record against New Zealand

Record comes in ongoing second Test between two sides in Hamilton


Sports Desk November 27, 2016
Imran Khan during second Test between New Zealand and Pakistan at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 26, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan right-armer Imran Khan claimed a world record on Sunday for the longest wait for a run in Test cricket.

The 29-year-old pacer doubled the preexisting world record when he finally got on the board with the bat during the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. It was his first runs in Test cricket, despite making his debut against Australia in October 2014.

To chase or not to chase


The milestone came in Imran’s eighth Test, which is four more than the previous record for the longest wait to score a run in Test cricket. That record was shared among 12 players.

Imran got off the mark with a thick edge through gully for two. He subsequently smiled and even raised his bat once he was sure he had finally got on the scoreboard.



He went on to score six runs before being the last wicket to fall in Pakistan’s innings as they were bowled out for 216.

Pakistan in trouble in reply of New Zealand's 271

The visitors currently trail New Zealand by 55 runs as the rain forced an early close of third day’s play.

This article initially appeared on Fox Sports

COMMENTS (1)

Saad | 7 years ago | Reply I don't think this record will EVER be broken !!
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