Published: Nov 16, 2015, 12:26 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 16, 2015, 12:26 PM (IST)
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor, also known as Pallekele Plunderer will be probably called as Perth Plunderer from now on after his master-class of 290 against Australia at the venue. He surpassed English batsman Tip Foster’s 287, that he scored in 1903.
Taylor was looking very confident and was the last New Zealand wicket to fall. He fell 10 short of what could have been his maiden 300 and New Zealand’s second. He went for the slog-sweep off Nathan Lyon when he was caught. Taylor batted almost nine and half hours, faced 374 balls, striking 43 fours. Ross Taylor’s 290 at 11 interesting statistical milestones
His herculean effort will be remembered as one of the best knocks ever played by any New Zealand batsman. One should not forget the contribution of his partner Kane Williamson in the middle order, who batted with full control and scored 166 runs. Their partnership of 265 runs is the highest for New Zealand against Australia in Tests. Cricket fraternity across the globe acknowledged his knock and expressed their respect for this Kiwi batsman through their tweets.
Ross Taylor Epic 290 Whatever he did b/n Gabba and WACA he should replicate before every Test #Rocky3LikeComeback #EyeOfTheTaylor #AUSvNZ
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 16, 2015
Outstanding innings @RossLTaylor congratulations, highest score by a touring batsman 290 #AUSvNZ
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 16, 2015
Ross Taylor breaks a record that’s stood for nearly 112 years: highest score by an away batsman in Australia https://t.co/TTGkTVdcyq #AUSvNZ
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) November 16, 2015
incredible Ross Taylor continues 250 up for him. 1st time opposing bats scored over 250 in a test in oz #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/oHwal5RQsd
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 16, 2015
Epic from Ross Taylor. Shame he didn’t make it to the triple but it feels like a matter of time until 400 is broken. #AusvNZ
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 16, 2015
Ross Taylor’s score of 290 achieved for the 1st time in Tests! #AusvNZ
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 16, 2015
Ross Taylor 290 now the 5th highest score at WACA, Perth. And 2nd highest by non Aussie: after Barry Richards’ 356 in Nov 1970 #AusvNZ
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 16, 2015
A near 112-year-old record falls. Ross Taylor passes Tip Foster’s 287 in Dec 1903 for highest Test score by a visitor in Australia #ausvnz
— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) November 16, 2015
Ross Taylor now has the highest Test score of all time by a New Zealander away from home #ausvnz
— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) November 16, 2015
“If there’s anyone born to bat it’s Kane” Ross Taylor reflecting on his partner as he looks forward to resuming on 235no on ABC Grandstand
— jim maxwell (@jimmaxcricket) November 16, 2015
Huge admirer of Ross Taylor by the way, as a batsman and a bloke
— mike selvey (@selvecricket) November 15, 2015
Huge admirer of Ross Taylor by the way, as a batsman and a bloke
— mike selvey (@selvecricket) November 15, 2015
Ross Taylor’s 290, 5th highest Test score in Australia, highest Test score in Australia by a non-Australian #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/2EjqBLLFj1
— WACA (@WACA_Cricket) November 16, 2015
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