Nic Maddinson endured a difficult return for Australia against South Africa, making the longest duck by a Test opener this century after facing 33 deliveries without scoring.
The Australia opener was dismissed without adding to the total, an innings that has been recorded as a record-breaking duck for a Test opener during the current century. His prolonged stay at the crease ended without a run as Australia struggled in the match.
Maddinson’s return therefore produced an unwanted milestone, with his 33-ball innings standing out as one of the defining moments of Australia’s difficult performance against South Africa. No further details about the match situation or Maddinson’s dismissal were provided.
