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Kyle Abbott takes 17 wickets in a single match, rewrites record books

The paceman´s match return of 17-86 is the best overall since England spinner Jim Laker took 19-90 against Australia in 1956.

By Web Desk

September 19, 2019

Abbott, 32, had taken 9-40 in the first innings and replicated his incredible fast bowling with a remarkable 8-46, the Championship´s first 17-wicket haul for 80 years. Photo courtesy: Hampshire/Twitter

Former South Africa Test cricketer Kyle Abbott took 17 wickets in Hampshire´s County Championship win over title-chasing Somerset — the best figures in first-class cricket for 63 years.

The paceman´s match return of 17-86 is the best ever for Hampshire and the best overall since England spinner Jim Laker took 19-90 against Australia in 1956.

Abbott, 32, had taken 9-40 in the first innings and replicated his incredible fast bowling with a remarkable 8-46, the Championship´s first 17-wicket haul for 80 years.

Somerset, who needed 281 to win, were skittled for just 144 in their second innings on Wednesday.

The 136-run defeat, Somerset´s third loss of the season, means they will need to beat their title rivals Essex at Taunton next week if they are to win the Championship for the first time.