Top cricketers who got stuck on 99 not out in Tests
In the history of Test cricket, there are only seven instances where some batters were left stranded on an unbeaten 99 runs.
1. Steve Waugh vs England in 1995
In the 1994 Ashes, Australia were in a comfortable position after four Tests as they were leading the series by 2-1 against their arch-rivals England. With a couple of victories in the tournament, Australia retained the 'urn' but in the final contest, they were looking to thump England and win the competition as well.
Australia batted first after winning the toss and piled up 402 runs in the first innings. From the Aussie team and fans’ point of view, everything went well for them except for their number 11 batter Craig McDermott’s run out at the hands of Chris Lewis and Graham Gooch.
After helping Australia cross the 400-run mark, Steve Waugh was eyeing to score a century but McDermott’s wicket broke his heart and Australia team’s supporters as the stylish right-handed Aussie batter also walked back to the dugout on an unbeaten 99 along with his colleague. The final Test went to the Aussies eventually by 329 runs and Waugh became the recipient of the Player of the Match award for his effective unbeaten 99 and brilliant 80 in the match.
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