Best performance streaks

[ankitj]

In "It figures" section of cricinfo, there are a couple of articles on best batting and bowling streaks. I don't think they have been discussed here, so thought I will kick start a discussion on the interesting facts presented in the two articles.

Batting Performances

Maximum runs scored in 10 consecutive tests

[B]Batsman		Runs    StSeq(MtId-Year)[/B]

Bradman D.G	1869   (0236-1934)
Gooch G.A	1672   (1146-1990)
Richards I.V.A	1664   (0768-1976)
Gambhir G	1640   (1889-2008)
Sangakkara K.C	1631   (1804-2006)
Mohammad Yousuf	1615   (1782-2006)
Walcott C.L	1526   (0383-1954)
Ponting R.T	1501   (1777-2005)
Flower A	1437   (1511-2000)
Compton D.C.S	1419   (0282-1947)

More: http://www.thirdslip.com/misc/testseq1.txt​

Bowling Performances

Maximum wickets captured in 10 consecutive Tests

[B]Bowler      	Wkts StTest/Year[/B]

Muralitharan M	89   (1802-2006)
Barnes S.F	88   (0122-1912)
Waqar Younis	75   (1222-1993)
Warne S.K	75   (1593-2002)
Imran Khan	73   (0927-1982)
Mushtaq Ahmed	73   (1273-1994)
Hadlee R.J	73   (1015-1985)
Grimmett C.V	71   (0198-1930)
Richardson T	71   (0041-1893)
Lillee D.K	70   (0766-1975)

More: http://www.thirdslip.com/misc/testseq5.txt​

Thoughts/Comments?

 

[smash84]

In "It figures" section of cricinfo, there are a couple of articles on best batting and bowling streaks. I don't think they have been discussed here, so thought I will kick start a discussion on the interesting facts presented in the two articles.

Batting Performances

Maximum runs scored in 10 consecutive tests

[B]Batsman		Runs    StSeq(MtId-Year)[/B]

Bradman D.G	1869   (0236-1934)
Gooch G.A	1672   (1146-1990)
Richards I.V.A	1664   (0768-1976)
Gambhir G	1640   (1889-2008)
Sangakkara K.C	1631   (1804-2006)
Mohammad Yousuf	1615   (1782-2006)
Walcott C.L	1526   (0383-1954)
Ponting R.T	1501   (1777-2005)
Flower A	1437   (1511-2000)
Compton D.C.S	1419   (0282-1947)

More: http://www.thirdslip.com/misc/testseq1.txt​

Bowling Performances

Maximum wickets captured in 10 consecutive Tests

[B]Bowler      	Wkts StTest/Year[/B]

Muralitharan M	89   (1802-2006)
Barnes S.F	88   (0122-1912)
Waqar Younis	75   (1222-1993)
Warne S.K	75   (1593-2002)
Imran Khan	73   (0927-1982)
Mushtaq Ahmed	73   (1273-1994)
Hadlee R.J	73   (1015-1985)
Grimmett C.V	71   (0198-1930)
Richardson T	71   (0041-1893)
Lillee D.K	70   (0766-1975)

More: http://www.thirdslip.com/misc/testseq5.txt​

Thoughts/Comments?

Yeah I thought the bowlers article was wonderful. The batting article i could not read up. And wow, surprised to see Imran and Mushtaq following Warne in a splendid run of wicket taking.

 

[Lostman]

Murali FTW!

Muralitharan's career had three distinct parts, as outlined below.

34 Tests 135 wickets 3.97 @ 31.16
90 Tests 631 wickets 7.00 @ 19.94
10 Tests  34 wickets 3.40 @ 40.88

 

[honestbharani]

Murali FTW!

Muralitharan's career had three distinct parts, as outlined below.

34 Tests 135 wickets 3.97 @ 31.16
90 Tests 631 wickets 7.00 @ 19.94
10 Tests  34 wickets 3.40 @ 40.88

That 90 test period is FREAKY!!! Esp. when you consider most people have careers that only span 90 tests..

 

[ankitj]

Indeed freakish. Both Murali and Barnes were like wicket-taking machines. Wish Barnes had played more tests and someone had captured his bowling on camera!

 

[Shri]

Read the title as steaks. Hungry tstl atm.

 

[joels344]

Very good article. Sydney Barnes must have been a demonic bowler during this era.

 

[Himannv]

Stunning numbers there by Murali and Barnes. Having said that, as soon as I saw the title of this thread I thought of Waqar. He had quite a streak himself. Mushtaq Ahmed was a bit of a surprise though but was always a very underrated bowler IMO.

 

[Faisal1985]

Some monster performances there....especially Bradman and Murali.

 

[The Sean]

Murali FTW!

Muralitharan's career had three distinct parts, as outlined below.

34 Tests 135 wickets 3.97 @ 31.16
90 Tests 631 wickets 7.00 @ 19.94
10 Tests  34 wickets 3.40 @ 40.88

Ha ha, that 90 Test run is absolutely ****ing ridiculous.

 

[Lostman]

On a related note, I was expecting Murali's decline tests (last 10) to be a lot worse.

He played two on absolute roads in Pakistan, and 3 against India in India, with Sehwag in the form of his life.

 

[Burgey]

Best performing Streak was easily Heath.

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[Altaican]

Murali's streak of 631 wickets in 90 Tests is mind-boggling. To me, it is the most impressive stat in cricket history along with Bradman's batting average. Just unbelievable! For whatever reasons, he just doesn't get the credit he deserves.

 

[Altaican]

To me this stat (of the best batting streak of 80 innings -- exactly the number of innings that Bradman batted) was also very interesting. Did not expect Ponting and Lara to be the next best (although the gap between them and Bradman is still significant as expected).

 

[TumTum]

To me this stat (of the best batting streak of 80 innings -- exactly the number of innings that Bradman batted) was also very interesting. Did not expect Ponting and Lara to be the next best (although the gap between them and Bradman is still significant as expected).

Talking about peaks, these stats are also interesting:

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[Altaican]

Talking about peaks, these stats are also interesting:

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Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings

Jeez... Murali is up there in any rating!

 

[ankitj]

Jeez... Murali is up there in any rating!

Imran Khan is generally very close to the top too, which is quite incredible for someone who was also a more than a handy bat. More I see these ratings more Imran grows in my estimation.

 

[ankitj]

To me this stat (of the best batting streak of 80 innings -- exactly the number of innings that Bradman batted) was also very interesting. Did not expect Ponting and Lara to be the next best (although the gap between them and Bradman is still significant as expected).

Bradman is almost 2000 runs ahead of next best, Ponting. In next 2000 runs you can fit in more than 100 batsman

 

[Burgey]

Imran Khan is generally very close to the top too, which is quite incredible for someone who was also a more than a handy bat. More I see these ratings more Imran grows in my estimation.

Such a great, great cricketer.

 

[benchmark00]

Peter Hore has a good record, though still unproven in the sub-continent.