Zimbabwe Wicketkeeper Clive Madande Sets Unwanted Record for Byes in Test Match

New Delhi: In a challenging outing for Zimbabwe, wicketkeeper Clive Madande has set an unwanted record during the one-off Test match against Ireland in Belfast. The 24-year-old, making his debut, struggled behind the stumps and conceded a staggering 42 byes in a single innings. This figure surpasses the previous record of 37 byes, set by England’s Les Ames in 1934.

Ames, celebrated as one of the finest wicketkeeper-batsmen in cricket history, had established his record during a match against Australia at The Oval. Madande’s record-breaking tally of byes came in the first innings, contributing significantly to Ireland’s 250 runs, which gave them a 40-run lead over Zimbabwe’s 210.

Madande’s performance was not solely to blame for the byes, as he faced deliveries that frequently veered down the legside and exhibited late swing after passing the bat. Despite the challenges, Zimbabwe’s bowlers, Tanaka Chivanga and Blessing Muzarabani, showed commendable skill, with Chivanga claiming his first three Test wickets and Muzarabani finishing with figures of 3-53.

In the ongoing match, Zimbabwe was left trailing by 28 runs at the close of play on the rain-affected second day. They were 12-0 in their second innings, with Joylord Gumbie and Prince Masvaure at the crease. Earlier, Peter Moor scored 79 for Ireland, setting a new record for the highest Test score by an Ireland opener.

As Zimbabwe battles to recover from their deficit, all 10 wickets remain intact for their second innings.

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