WTC 2023-25 SA vs WI 2nd test Day 1: Shamar Joseph Achieves Third Five-Wicket Haul in Just 10 Test Innings: West Indian fast bowler Shamar Joseph is becoming one of the most exciting young talents in international cricket. Joseph sealed a third five-wicket haul in Test cricket—a quite impressive feat since he did it in just 10 innings.
The latest of these exploits came in the ongoing WTC 2023-25 Test series against South Africa, where he dismantled the Proteas batting line-up with his display of pace, accuracy, and tactical acumen. At the end of day 1, 17 wickets fell in a day; South Africa got all out at 160, and WI stands at 97/7.
This is Joseph’s latest haul after his earlier five-wicket performances in his debut series against Australia earlier this year. At the Adelaide Oval, he took his first Test five-wicket haul with a great spell to announce his arrival on the international stage. He followed this up with an even better 7 for 68 at the Gabba, which turned out to be instrumental in securing an eight-run victory for the West Indies, leveling the series 1-1.
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Shamar Joseph has been crucial in the series against South Africa. His third five-wicket haul only underlines his consistency and ability to deliver when it matters. This puts him among the fastest West Indian bowlers to reach three five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Keeping very high hopes for his potential to be a mainstay in the West Indies bowling attack.
