Batsmen Who Batted on all the Five Days of a Test
Test cricket, the epitome of endurance and skill, demands unwavering patience from both batsmen and bowlers. Over the course of five grueling days, the game evolves, transforming the fate of teams in an instant. Amidst this backdrop, a select few batsmen have achieved the unimaginable feat of batting for the entirety of a Test match, showcasing unparalleled perseverance, unwavering focus, and a remarkable work ethic.
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Batsmen Who Batted on all the Five Days of a Test
Player | Team | Opposition | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Venue | Year |
M. Jasimha | India | Australia | 20* | 74 | Eden Gardens | 1960 |
Geoff Boycott | England | Australia | 107 | 80* | Nottingham | 1977 |
Kim Hughes | Australia | England | 117 | 84 | Lord’s | 1980 |
Allan Lamb | England | West Indies | 23 | 110 | Lord’s | 1984 |
Ravi Shastri | India | England | 111 | 7* | Eden Gardens | 1984 |
Adrian Griffith | West Indies | New Zealand | 114 | 18 | Hamilton | 1999 |
Andrew Flintoff | England | India | 70 | 51 | Mohali | 2006 |
Alviro Petersen | South Africa | New Zealand | 156 | 39 | Wellington | 2012 |
Cheteshwar Pujara | India | Sri Lanka | 52 | 22 | Eden Gardens | 2017 |
Rory Burns | England | Australia | 133 | 11 | Birmingham | 2019 |
Kraigg Brathwaite | West Indies | Zimbabwe | 182 | 25 | Bulawayo | 2023 |
T. Chanderpaul | West Indies | Zimbabwe | 207* | 15 | Bulawayo | 2023 |
Usman Khawaja | Australia | England | 141 | 34* | Edgbaston | 2023 |