Bernard Tancred
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When an Opener Stands Unbeaten: The Carry‑the‑Bat Record
In March 1889 Bernard Tancred of South Africa became the first player to carry his bat in a Test match, Wikipedia records.
By the end of the era, 49 different batsmen have carried their bat a total of 57 times in Test cricket, Wikipedia reports.
Dean Elgar and Desmond Haynes are the only cricketers to have achieved the feat in three separate Test innings, Wikipedia states.
The phrase “carrying the bat” describes an opening batsman who remains not out when the innings ends, Wikipedia explains.
The expression originates from a period when a team shared a single bat among its players, Wikipedia adds.
In One‑Day Internationals the accomplishment has occurred 13 times, Wikipedia notes.
Grant Flower was the first to carry his bat in an ODI on 15 December 1994, Wikipedia records.
The most recent ODI instance was by Temba Bavuma on 7 September 2023, Wikipedia reports.
In Twenty20 Internationals the feat has been recorded five times, Wikipedia mentions.
Chris Gayle became the inaugural T20I batsman to carry his bat on 19 June 2009, Wikipedia indicates.