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Most expensive ten-wicket hauls in Tests

November 09, 2008 21:21 IST

How will one remember Jason Krejza's [ Images ] debut Test?

12 wickets..... well done, well bowled!

358 runs..... oh dear !!!!

He now holds the record of returning the most expensive match figures on debut, surpassing the 7-282 by DW Carr at The Oval against Australia [ Images ] in 1909. Overall it is the second most expensive performance by any bowler in a Test.

Have a look:

Bowler Runs Wkts Opponent Venue Season
OC Scott (WI) 374 9 England [ Images ] Kingston [ Images ] 1929-30
JJ Krejza (Aus) 358 12 India [ Images ] Nagpur 2008-09
AA Mailey (Aus) 308 7 England Sydney [ Images ] 1924-25
AA Mailey (Aus) 302 10 England Adelaide 1920-21
CV Grimmett (Aus) 298 9 England Brisbane [ Images ] 1928-29
LO Fleetwood-Smith (Aus) 298 1 England The Oval 1938
RO Jenkins (Eng) 290 9 West Indies [ Images ] Lord's 1950