Nic Maddinson bags 33-ball duck on Test comeback, disappoints George Bailey

Published - 09 Oct 2026, 02:08 PM | Updated - 09 Oct 2026, 02:11 PM

Nic Maddinson Endures 33 Ball Duck On First Test Appearance Since 2016
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What could have been an inspirational story turns into misery for Nic Maddinson. Cricket Australia made a massive decision by handing over a Test comeback to the top-order batter Nic Maddinson, who is already 34.

From battling against life-threatening cancer to coming back on the lush green canvas to cherish the dream of becoming a cricketer for the Australian National Cricket Team. Maddinson touched his dream comeback at the age of 34.

Nic Maddinson dismissed for a 33-ball duck on Test comeback

At the age when some of the players start to think about retirement, the Aussie opener went to mark a fresh start. But the ball came on the ground soon after he was dismissed for a duck, facing 33 balls in the ongoing 1st of the 3-match ODI series against South Africa at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Stadium.

Nic Maddinson's 33-ball duck is the longest duck by an Australian opener in Test history where balls faced data is available.

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Pritam Santra is a writer at CricketAddictor.

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