Golden duck to 186: Hicks completes stunning cricket turnaround
VRI Delacombe batsman Gavan Hicks scored 186 runs a week after being dismissed first ball in the season opener.
After being bowled out without facing more than one ball in his side's season opener, Hicks exploded a week later with an aggressive 186 that helped his team beat Golden Point. Gavan Hicks' explosive innings featured 20 fours and nine sixes, including a 205-run opening partnership.
The veteran delivered his best performance since scoring 255 on the same ground two seasons ago. Hicks lifted his season average from zero to 93 with the single knock.
He is a former third-place finisher in total runs across the lower grades.
- 186
- Runs scored
- 20 fours, 9 sixes
- Fours and sixes
- 205 runs
- Opening partnership
- 93
- Season average after
Why it mattersThe performance shows how quickly confidence and form can swing in sport, and proves that one poor game means nothing when a player finds their rhythm.
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