Three is not a crowd: Cachopa brothers share 9 catches in first class match
Playing for Auckland Aces, the trio achieved this rare feat
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2014-12-11 15:07 GMT
Wellington: Brothers Brad, Craig and Carl Cachopa shared a rare cricket feat when they shared nine catches in an innings in a first class match between New Zealand's Auckland and Wellington provinces on Thursday.
Thinking this has to be some kind of record - 9 catches in innings all to 3 Cachopa brothers - are we on the money? @NZCricketMuseum #aavwf
— Auckland Cricket (@aucklandcricket) December 11, 2014Playing for the Auckland Aces, wicketkeeper Brad took five catches, Craig three and Carl one during a first innings in which Wellington was dismissed for 199.
Great day for the lads today @aucklandcricket!Lots of catches for me and the bros, No one else wanted one! @chopsy88 pic.twitter.com/R2zvnURhIH
— Craig Cachopa (@CraigCachopa) December 11, 2014The only batsman to escape the Cachopa brothers Thursday was out lbw.