Cooper Connolly from Australia celebrates the release of Keshav Mahara from South Africa (photo Albert Perez/Getty Images) Cooper Connolly, a 22 -year -old Australian Spinner, created a history on Sunday, August 24, 2025 by becoming the first spinner of Australia to win five goals in Odi against South Africa in Mackay. Bowling six overs for a party led by Mitchell Marsh, Connolly recorded characters 5/22, which meant the best bowling performance ever with Australian spinner at home.The remarkable performance of the young spinner began when he released Tony de Zorzi to 33 runs that caught Alex Carey on the third ball 14. His second goal came in the form of Dewald Brevis, which Cameron Green caught after aggressive shifts 49 flew 28 balls, including two four and five six.Connolly continued his impressive charm by claiming his third goal when Wiaan Mulder, scoring 5 runs, caught Marnus Labuschagne in 20th place. The fourth goal followed shortly after Corbin Bosch, who carried out 17 runs out of 15 balls, was also caught Labuschagne at Connolly’s Next Over.The historic fifth goal was provided on the fifth ball 24th, when Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis Pojprbíil Keshava Maharaja and completed Connolly’s first five goals in ODI cricket.Connolly of 5/22 is one of the most impressive bowling performances in the Australian ODI history against South Africa, joined the elite society of Quick Nad Landers (5/19), Brett Lee (5/22), Josh Hazlewood (5/31) and Nathan Bracen (5/67).The performance stands as 10. The best bowling figures of the Australian pitch in Australia and the record books will be placed Connolly along with cricket legends such as Mitchell Starc, Greg Champpell and Carl Rasemann.In connection with the Spin -Bowling performances in Australia, Connolly’s previous reference values set by the established sparkers Brad Hogg (5/32), Shane Warne (5/33) and Adam Zampa (5/35), reflecting the best figures of Australian spinner at home.Connolly is also a success among the most successful spinners that bowed in Australia, and joined the famous list, which includes international spinners such as Yuzvendra Chahal, Ryan Burl and Ravi Shastri, who all scored five goals on Australian soil.
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This performance represents an important milestone in the Australian cricket history, especially in connection with Bowling Spin, as it shows the evolving role and efficiency of spin pitching in Australian conditions, which is traditionally known to prefer bowling.The match, which was a substantial goal of 432 Running for the persecution of South Africa, saw Connolly’s charm to play a key role in the bowling efforts of the Australian team, with its economic figures 5/22 out of six overs significantly affecting the opposition lineup.
