List of international cricket five-wicket hauls by Vernon Philander
In cricket, a five-wicket haul (also known as a "fifer"[1]) refers to a bowler taking five or more wickets in a single innings. This is regarded as a notable achievement,[2] and as of September 2014 only 42 bowlers have taken 15 or more five-wicket hauls at the international level.[3]
Vernon Philander, is a South African cricketer. A right arm medium pace bowler and a right handed batsman, Philadner made his Test debut at Newlands Cricket Ground, South Africa against Australia on 9 November 2011. His One Day International debut came 4 years before Test status, on 24 June 2007, against Ireland at Stormont cricket Ground, Belfast. Philander is considered as a genuine match winner for South Africa particularly good at swinging conditions.[4] He is generally act as a side bowler for Dale Steyn, but without Steyn, Philander act as the main strike bowler for South Africa in many occasions. As of November 2016, Philander has 10 five-wicket hauls in Test matches and yet to get in limited over format. Philander's best bowling figures are 6/44 against New Zealand in 2012.[5][6]
Key
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Date | Day the Test started or ODI held |
| Inn | Innings in which five-wicket haul was taken |
| Overs | Number of overs bowled |
| Runs | Number of runs conceded |
| Wkts | Number of wickets taken |
| Econ | Runs conceded per over |
| Batsmen | Batsmen whose wickets were taken |
| Result | Result for the South Africa team |
| ♠ | Philander was the man of the match |
 |
10 or more wickets taken in the match |
Test Five-wicket Hauls
| No. | Date | Ground | Against | Inn | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Batsmen | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 November 2011 ♠ | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town |  Australia | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 2.14 | Won[7] | |
| 2 | 17 November 2011 | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Australia | 4 | 20 | 70 | 5 | 3.50 | Lost[8] | |
| 3 | 15 December 2011 ♠ | SuperSport Park, Centurion |  Sri Lanka | 1 | 13 | 53 | 5 | 4.07 | Won[9] | |
| 4 | 15 December 2011 ♠ | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Sri Lanka | 3 | 11.1 | 49 | 5 | 4.38 | Won[9] | |
| 5 | 15 March 2012 ♠ | Seddon Park, Hamilton |  New Zealand | 3 | 15.5 | 44 | 6 | 2.77 | Won[10] | |
| 6 | 23 March 2012 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | New Zealand | 2 | 22 | 81 | 6 | 3.68 | Draw[11] | |
| 7 | 16 August 2012 ♠ | Lord's, London |  England | 4 | 14.5 | 30 | 5 | 2.02 | Won[12] | |
| 8 | 2 January 2013 ♠ | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town | New Zealand | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1.16 | Won[13] | |
| 9 | 14 February 2013 | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town |  Pakistan | 1 | 26 | 59 | 5 | 2.26 | Won[14] | |
| 10 | 12 November 2016 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Australia | 1 | 10.1 | 21 | 5 | 2.06 | TBD[15] |
Source:[16] Correct as of 13 November 2016.
References
- ↑ "Swinging it for the Auld Enemy – An interview with Ryan Sidebottom". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 16 August 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
... I'd rather take fifers (five wickets) for England ...
- ↑ Pervez, M. A. (2001). A Dictionary of Cricket. Orient Blackswan. p. 31. ISBN 9788173701849.
- ↑ "Combined Test, ODI and T20I records: Most five-wicket hauls in a career". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ↑ "Philander displaces Steyn as No. 1 Test bowler". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "South Africa lead after Philander razes Australia for 85". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "South Africa's attack prospers by sharing the load". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "Australia tour of South Africa, 1st Test: South Africa v Australia at Cape Town, Nov 9-11, 2011". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "Australia tour of South Africa, 2nd Test: South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg, Nov 17-21, 2011". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- 1 2 "Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 1st Test: South Africa v Sri Lanka at Centurion, Dec 15-17, 2011". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2nd Test: New Zealand v South Africa at Hamilton, Mar 15-17, 2012". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "South Africa tour of New Zealand, 3rd Test: New Zealand v South Africa at Wellington, Mar 23-27, 2012". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "South Africa tour of England, 3rd Test: England v South Africa at Lord's, Aug 16-20, 2012". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "New Zealand tour of South Africa, 1st Test: South Africa v New Zealand at Cape Town, Jan 2-4, 2013". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2nd Test: South Africa v Pakistan at Cape Town, Feb 14-17, 2013". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "South Africa tour of Australia, 2nd Test: Australia v South Africa at Hobart, Nov 12-16, 2016". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "Statistics / Statsguru / HMRKB Herath / Combined Test, ODI and T20I records". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 October 2015.