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298:5 wickets in innings
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647:ABC TV (Australia)
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1363:1933 births
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855:27 February
211:Runs scored
185:Competition
1357:Categories
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1003:9 November
942:9 November
913:23 January
887:9 November
691:9 November
580:Cricket SA
520:References
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783:0261-3077
550:0261-3077
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121:Australia
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189:WTest
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