maiden
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Archer, who took five wickets in Australia's first innings, made his maiden half-century in Tests and the second-highest score by an England number 10 in Australia.
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Norris took his maiden win that weekend, and later three further victories as it began to look as if he could challenge for the title.
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Gave Australia momentum in the first innings with his maiden Test half-century.
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Head added another 30 to his score, and along with Weatherald's maiden Test half-century, the hosts punished some woeful England bowling.
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His maiden Test century was a superlative 143 against Australia in Manchester, and Smith's bravery against fast bowling became a trademark of his game.
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