Ricky Ponting Scored His First Check Century On This Day In 1997

On at the present time in 1997, Australia legend Ricky Ponting scored his maiden Check century at Headingley. It was a particular one too, because it got here in opposition to Australia’s fiercest rivals, England, in their very own yard. Ponting introduced up his ton on the third day of the fourth Ashes Check in 1997 in Leeds as he helped Australia defeat the Michael Atherton-led England aspect by an innings and 61 runs. The previous Australia captain took to Twitter on Sunday to reminisce in regards to the special day.

“My first Check ton and an Ashes one, 23 years in the past to the day. Being on 99 that day was essentially the most nervous I I believe I ever was, however fortunately I had Matthew Elliott on the different finish to assist information me by means of as he went on to an impressive 199,” Ponting tweeted.

My first Check ton and an Ashes one, 23 years in the past to the day. Being on 99 that day was essentially the most nervous I I believe I ever was, however fortunately I had Matthew Elliott on the different finish to assist information me by means of as he went on to an impressive 199. pic.twitter.com/163pUx9iVw

— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) July 26, 2020

Having gained the toss and elected to area, Australia bowled out England for 172, with pacer Jason Gillespie taking seven wickets in an impressive show.

However they have been quickly in a spot of hassle as Darren Gough and Dean Headley ran by means of Australia’s prime order with two wickets every.

Ponting walked in to bat with Australia on 50-Four.

The harmful batsman gave the world a glimpse of what they may count on within the coming years, as he placed on a mammoth 268-run stand with Matthew Elliott, earlier than falling for 127.

It was a knock embellished with 16 boundaries and a six.

Elliott was bowled by Gough for 199 and Australia finally declared at 501-9. They dismissed England for 268.

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Ricky Ponting went on to attain a complete of 41 Check centuries from 168 matches, with a highest rating of 257. Solely Sachin Tendulkar has extra centuries within the longest format of the sport.

He amassed a complete of 13,378 runs in Check cricket at a mean of 51.85 in a profession that spanned 17 years.