12 unlucky batters dismissed on 199 in cricket history

6. Younis Khan vs India, 2006:

One of Pakistan’s classical batters, Younis Khan, suffered a heartbreaking moment in Lahore during the 2006 Test series against India. The former star scored 199 off 336 deliveries with 26 boundaries. However, he was runout with just one run short of a memorable double century.

The mix-up occurred when Anil Kumble bowled full on the pads, and Younis drove straight to Harbhajan Singh at mid-off. While he was looking for a quick single, his partner Shahid Afridi did not respond and Harbhajan’s direct hit at the stumps caught Younis well short despite a dive. Pakistan eventually declared at 477/5, and the match ended in a draw. Notably, Younis remains the only batsman in Test history to be run out on 199.

7. Ian Bell vs South Africa, 2008:

Former England batter Ian Bell scored 199 against South Africa at the iconic Lord’s in 2008. Facing a bowling attack of Dale Steyn, Makhaya Ntini, and Morne Morkel, Bell hammered 20 fours and a six in his 336-ball innings. He shared a massive 286-run stand with Kevin Pietersen, who made 152, taking England to 593/8 declared.

Bell was eventually caught and bowled by Paul Harris when he was just one run short of a double century, becoming the first Englishman to be dismissed on 199 in Tests. Though the match ended in a draw, Bell’s innings earned him a spot in the iconic honours board.