Babar Azam on Wednesday entered the top-10 list of the highest individual score by a batsman in men’s Test history during the fourth innings of a match. The Pakistan captain’s marathon effort saw him score 196 off 425 balls as he ensured the second Test against Australia in Karachi ended in a draw.
Babar, widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation, though missed out on a double century, now holds the record for the seventh-highest individual score in the fourth innings of a Test.
Here’s a look at the top-10 individual scores in the fourth innings of men’s Test history
1. George Headley – 223 vs England (1930)
Chasing an astronomical 836 for victory against England in the Fourth Test at Kingston, Headley hit 28 boundaries and scored 223 off 385 to help West Indies at 408/5 as the competition ended in a draw. This is the highest individual score in the fourth innings of a Test.
2.Nathan Astle – 222 vs England (2002)
In Christchurch, Astle broke the record for the fastest double century in the history of Test cricket as he single-handedly chased down New Zealand’s 550-run chase. He scored 222 runs in 168 with the help of 28 fours and 11 sixes but his team was bowled out for 451 runs.
3. Sunil Gavaskar – 221 vs England (1979)
Another huge individual effort that resulted in an almost record successful chase. India were set for 438 for victory at The Oval and Gavaskar scored 221 off 443 balls with the help of 21 fours before being dismissed. India ended on 429/8 as the game ended in a draw.
4.William Aldrich 219 vs South Africa (1939)
No. Batting on 3, England batsman Aldrich scored 219 runs with the help of 25 fours after a mammoth set of 696 runs for victory by South Africa in Durban. England finished on 654/5, ending with a Test draw.
5.Gordon Greenidge 214* vs England (1984)
West Indies legend Greenidge scored an unbeaten double century – 214 off 242 balls – to help his team secure a nine-wicket win over England at Lord’s. After setting up 342 for the win, Greendige and Larry Gomes scored Desmond Haynes before Greenidge and Larry Gomes to help their team to 344/1 in just 66.1 overs and secure a memorable win. have lost.
6.Kyle Meyers 210* vs Bangladesh (2021)
Chasing 395 runs for the win, Meyers No. 5 Batsman Meyers recorded a career-best score of 210 not out in 310 as he registered a three-wicket win for West Indies against Bangladesh in Chattogram. He hit 20 fours and seven sixes during his match-winning innings.
7. Babar Azam 196 vs Australia (2022)
A monumental effort by Pakistan captain Babar ensured that Australia were denied victory after setting a target of 506 in Karachi. The tourists took two early wickets and were smelling victory when Babar dropped anchor and kept the Aussies working hard for almost two days. He consumed 425 balls for his 196 as the hosts ended in a draw on 443/7.
8.Kumar Sangakkara 192 vs Australia (2007)
Sri Lankan legend Sangakkara played a lone batsman after Australia set his team for 507 for victory in Hobart. He worked hard and scored 192 runs in 282 with the help of 27 fours and a six before being dismissed. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 410 runs.
9. Stanley McCabe (189* vs South Africa 1935) and Bruce Mitchell (189* vs England in 1947)
Australia’s McCabe and South Africa’s Mitchell are jointly ninth in the list.
McCabe’s unbeaten 189 came in the 1935 chase of 399 against South Africa at Johannesburg. The hosts finished on 274/2 and the match ended in a draw.
Mitchell’s unbeaten 189 came against England at The Oval with a target of 451 runs. The competition also ended in a draw after South Africa scored 423/7.
10. Michael Atherton 185* vs South Africa (1995)
Setting a target of 479 for victory, England captain Atherton scored a career-best 185 and scored 351/5 in 165 overs. The opener had 492 deliveries and hit 29 boundaries during his innings. The competition ended in a draw.
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