Indian Batters To Get Run-Out In 90s In Tests
Shubman Gill was run-out for 91 in 3rd Test (x.com)
Getting out in the 90s is a heartbreak unlike any other in cricket, a sport where milestones are cherished and remembered. It's an agonizing experience that leaves a player and their fans with a mix of 'what could have been' and 'so close, yet so far.'
This sentiment is amplified manifold when the dismissal is a result of a runout, often bringing in elements of miscommunication, misjudgment, or sheer bad luck, making it even more gut-wrenching.
Indian cricket has witnessed several such instances where batters, standing on the brink of what could have been memorable centuries, have been dismissed in the 90s due to runouts, leaving a bitter taste of unfinished business. Here’s a look at the Indian batters to have been runouts in 90s in Test cricket.
Vinoo Mankad 96 vs WI, 1953
Vinoo Makand (Twitter)
In the third Test at Port of Spain in February 1953, India, after setting a first-innings total of 279, saw West Indies taking a slight lead with 315 runs. The Indian innings was notable for Madhav Apte's unbeaten knock of 163 runs, an innings that was both classy and elegant.
Vinoo Mankad, another key player for India, was on the verge of a well-deserved century but was run out at 96, a moment of misfortune that halted his progress. The match eventually ended in a draw, with West Indies at 192/2 in their second innings, thanks to captain Jeffrey Stollmeyer's unbeaten century.
ML Jaisimha 99 vs PAK,1960
ML Jaisimha (Twitter)
During the 2nd Test in Kanpur in December 1960 against Pakistan, India found themselves in a high-octane clash with their arch-rivals. Pakistan, after posting a first-innings score of 335, saw India taking the lead with a total of 404, thanks in part to Polly Umrigar's century.
However, ML Jaisimha's dismissal for 99, run out just one run short of a century, was a moment of individual heartbreak amidst the team's overall strong performance. The match, highlighted by its competitive spirit, ended in a draw with Pakistan at 140/3 in their second innings.
Dilip Vengsarkar 90 vs SL, 1982
Dilip Vengasarkar (Twitter)
The one-off Test in Chennai in September 1982 against Sri Lanka was marked by strong batting performances, with India declaring at 566/6 in their first innings. Sunil Gavaskar and Sandeep Patil scored centuries, demonstrating their dominance over the Sri Lankan bowling attack.
Dilip Vengsarkar's dismissal for 90, run out just shy of a century, was a bittersweet moment in an otherwise stellar Indian batting display. The match concluded in a draw, with Sri Lanka putting up a fight in their second innings, scoring 394.
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Ajay Jadeja 96 vs WI, 1997
In the rain-affected 4th Test at St John in April 1997 against West Indies, play was possible only from the fourth day. West Indies scored 333 in their first innings, with Brian Lara showcasing his class with a century.
India's response was steady, with Ajay Jadeja scoring 96 off 212 balls before being run out, missing out on a century by a whisker. The match eventually ended in a draw.
MS Dhoni 99 vs ENG, 2012
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The 4th Test in Nagpur in December 2012 against England saw a closely fought contest, with England posting a first-innings total of 330. India's reply was anchored by Virat Kohli (103) and MS Dhoni, with Dhoni being run out for 99.
The match, which ended in a draw, was a reflection of the competitive nature of the series, with England scoring 352/4 in their second innings as Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell smashed hundreds.
Shubman Gill 91 vs ENG, 2024
Shubman Gill (Twitter)
Recently, during the third Test against England in Rajkot, Shubman Gill's dismissal for 91 was a moment of anguish, both for the player and the fans as the young batter missed out on his fourth Test ton.
With India in a strong position and Gill approaching his century, a miscommunication with Kuldeep Yadav led to his run-out, a dismissal that was as untimely as it was unfortunate.
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