Josh Hazlewood makes Australian Test history, joins elite club with 300th wicket

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Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to claim 300 wickets in Test cricket during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.

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Josh Hazlewood achieved his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket during the first Test against Bangladesh.

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Australia now have four bowlers in their current playing group who have each taken at least 300 Test wickets.

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No other Test team has had four bowlers reach 300 Test wickets while all playing together.

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Josh Hazlewood has a career bowling average of 24.02 in Test cricket.

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Glenn McGrath has the best bowling average among Australia's nine 300-wicket bowlers at 21.64.

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Josh Hazlewood took all four wickets that fell after lunch on the third day and finished with six wickets in Bangladesh's first innings during the first Test against Bangladesh.

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Josh Hazlewood dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Ebadot Hossain in Bangladesh's first innings, with the latter being his 300th Test wicket and his 14th five-wicket haul.

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Bangladesh were dismissed for 426 in their first innings, giving them a 228-run lead over Australia.

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Tanzid Hasan scored a maiden Test century, while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy each scored a half-century in Bangladesh's first innings.

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Mehidy batted for almost 50 overs in Bangladesh's first innings during the first Test against Bangladesh.

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Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets in Bangladesh's first innings during the first Test against Bangladesh.

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Australia dropped five catches in the match against Bangladesh.

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Josh Hazlewood reached a major milestone in his Test career on Saturday, becoming the ninth Australian bowler to claim 300 wickets in the format during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.The Australia quick completed the landmark on his way to a 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, adding his name to an exclusive list that includes Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.Hazlewood's achievement has also created a remarkable first for Australian Test cricket.

Australia now have four bowlers in their current playing group who have each taken at least 300 Test wickets. No other Test team has had four such bowlers play together after all of them reached the milestone.The 34-year-old has reached 300 wickets while maintaining an impressive career average of 24.02.

Among Australia's nine 300-wicket bowlers, only three have better figures: Glenn McGrath at 21.64, Pat Cummins at 22.21 and Dennis Lillee at 23.92, according to Cricinfo.Hazlewood's latest landmark was accompanied by another standout performance with the ball. He took all four wickets that fell after lunch on the third day and finished with six wickets in Bangladesh's first innings.After removing Mehidy Hasan Miraz to break Bangladesh's stubborn resistance, Hazlewood dismissed Ebadot Hossain to complete both his 300th Test wicket and his 14th five-wicket haul.Bangladesh were eventually dismissed for 426, giving them a commanding 228-run first-innings lead over Australia.The visitors' innings was built around a maiden Test century from Tanzid Hasan, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy also contributed half-centuries.

Mehidy then showed his value with the lower order, batting for almost 50 overs as Bangladesh stretched their advantage.The strong batting display followed an impressive bowling effort earlier in the match, when Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets to put Bangladesh in a dominant position.Australia also made life harder for themselves in the field, dropping five catches and allowing Bangladesh's lower order to add valuable runs.The result has left Bangladesh in a commanding position despite arriving in Darwin after a heavy defeat to a Cricket Australia XI in their tour game.For Hazlewood, however, the third day produced a personal milestone that further underlined his standing among Australia's finest Test fast bowlers.

His 300th wicket places him alongside some of the country's greatest names, while his 14 five-wicket hauls reflect the consistency he has maintained throughout his Test career.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.

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