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Who doesn't know the name of Don Bradman, the former legendary batsman of the Australian cricket team? Every sports lover interested in cricket is aware of this name. Even if they have never seen Don Bradman playing. No batsman has been able to break the records made by Don Bradman in the world of cricket till date. This is the reason why even after decades, Don Bradman's name is counted among the best batsmen of cricket.
Don Bradman scored a century in just 3 overs
Don Bradman scored runs at an average of 99 in international cricket. His cricket career lasted from 1928-1948. But even after decades, no batsman could break this record. Apart from this record, Don Bradman achieved another feat in 1931, which you will be shocked to hear. Actually, Don Bradman scored a century in just 3 overs while playing in a stormy style.
Bradman scored a double century
Don Bradman was playing a domestic cricket match for Blackheath XI in 1931. In this match, this legendary Australian player thrashed the bowlers of the Litho team. In this match, Bradman scored a century in just 3 overs. He completed his century in just 22 balls. He scored a total of 256 runs in this match.
How to run?
It is known that at that time in cricket, not 6 but 8 balls were bowled in an over. In such a situation, Bradman scored a century in 24 balls and not 18. 33 runs were scored in Don Bradman's first over, 40 runs in the second over and 27 runs in the third over. During this destructive innings, Bradman hit a total of 14 sixes and 29 fours.
How did Bradman score runs?
- First over- 6,6,4,2,4,4,6,1
- Second over- 6,4,4,6,6,4,6,4
- 3rd over- 6,6,1,4,4,6
How was Don Bradman's career?
Former Australian batsman Don Bradman played a total of 52 Test matches between 1928 and 1948. During this time, he played a total of 80 innings and scored a total of 6996 runs at an average of 99.9. In which he also scored 29 centuries and 13 half-centuries. Meanwhile, 681 fours and 6 sixes were seen from Bradman's bat. Bradman scored 12 double centuries and 2 triple centuries in his career. He also remained not out 10 times. Apart from this, he also took 3 wickets while bowling. His economy was 2.73.
