Boucher sets world record by scoring half ton, six dismissals in innings for second time

Cape Town, Dec 20: South African cricketer Mark Boucher has set the world record by becoming the only wicketkeeper to score a Test match half-century and effect six dismissals in an innings for the second time.

He achieved the feat during South Africa’s first Test match against Sri Lanka in Centurion, Sport 24 reports.

He had earlier accomplished the feat against Pakistan in 1998 in his fourth Test match.

South African cricketer Denis Lindsay, England player Matt Prior and Indian wicket-keeper MS Dhoni have also achieved this feat.