Here is the list of batsmen who lost their wicket on 199 runs in the longest format of the game (Pic: AFP)
Updated On: 2024-01-20 03:14 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
KL Rahul
In a 2016 test match between India and England at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India's stylish wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul missed his well-deserved double ton by just one run. Opening the inning with Parthiv Patel, KL went on to score 199 runs in 311 deliveries against the English bowlers. The Indian batter lost his wicket on Adil Rashid's slow, loopy delivery. His innings included 16 fours and 3 sixes
Steve Smith
Australia's unorthodox batsman Steve Smith missed his test double century against West Indies. In 2015 in a test match between the Aussies and the Caribbeans in Sabina Park, Jamaica, Smith came to bat at number three for his side. He hammered the host team's bowlers for 21 fours and 2 sixes. West Indies speedster Jerome Taylor ended the 361-ball long innings of Smith for 199 runs. The star Australian batsman lost his wicket on an inswinger from Taylor which hit him on his pads
Ian Bell
England's Ian Bell smashed 199 runs in a test match against South Africa at the Lord's in 2008. His innings was ended by Paul Harris who himself took the catch to dismiss the English batsman. Bell in his knock registered 20 fours and 1 six against the Proteas
Younis Khan
Pakistan's Younis Khan smashed 199 runs against the arch-rivals India in a test match at Gaddafi Stadium. Khan lost his wicket in a miscommunication with Shahid Afridi. Harbhajan Singh ended Younis Khan's innings by throwing the ball at the striker's end. The Pakistan batsman departed with 26 fours including in his innings
Steve Waugh
Australia's legendary captain Steve Waugh was dismissed on 199 runs by the West Indies' spinner Nehemiah Perry. Waugh was well-settled in the middle before a delivery from Perry hit on his pads. The Australia skipper had to depart on 199 runs. He played 509 deliveries in which he smashed 20 fours and 1 six