The Final Word Cricket Podcast Story Time 229 – Adam Gilchrist's trail of destruction
May 25, 2025
Dive into the exhilarating journey of a cricket legend as personal anecdotes illuminate his remarkable career. Discover fascinating trivia about cricket’s lowest scores and the legendary bowling attacks of yesteryears. Explore the quirky Nerd Pledge numbers that reveal unique cricket tales, and enjoy a humorous discussion on car troubles intertwined with cricketing legends. Reflect on memorable Australian cricket moments, from standout performances to the evolution of key partnerships, all while celebrating the community spirit of the sport.
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Bill Ponsford's Bulk Scoring Brilliance
- Bill Ponsford's first-class batting average of 65 dwarfs his test average of 48.22 due to illness and other interruptions.
- His first-class record shows he was one of the greatest bulk scorers in cricket history.
Ponsford's Remarkable Double Rate
- Bill Ponsford made 13 double centuries in only 162 first-class matches, a remarkable rate.
- Compared to peers like W.G. Grace, Ponsford's big scores frequency was extraordinarily high despite fewer matches.
Gilchrist's Emotional 204* Battle
- Adam Gilchrist's fastest double hundred (204*) was emotionally charged by salacious crowd abuse about his family.
- He overcame this to play one of the most brutal, record-breaking innings of the era.