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Highest Test score by a number 11, Ashton Agar, 98 runs
Ashton Agar of Australia holds the record pf scoring Highest Test score by a number 11 batsman. Agar registered a score of 98 runs. He shattered the record of Tino Best, who had scored 95 against England.
Highest Test score by a number 11
Player | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR | Opposition | Ground | Start Date |
Ashton Agar (AUS) | 98 | 101 | 12 | 2 | 97.02 | v England | Nottingham | 10-Jul-13 |
TL Best (WI) | 95 | 112 | 14 | 1 | 84.82 | v England | Birmingham | 07-Jun-12 |
James Anderson (ENG) | 81 | 130 | 17 | 0 | 62.3 | v India | Nottingham | 09-Jul-14 |
Zaheer Khan (IND) | 75 | 115 | 10 | 2 | 65.21 | v Bangladesh | Dhaka | 10-Dec-04 |
RO Collinge (NZ) | 68* | – | 6 | 1 | – | v Pakistan | Auckland | 16-Feb-73 |
A pinnacle achievement for the final batter
The record for the highest Test score by a number 11 batsman is held by Ashton Agar of Australia, who scored 98 runs against England at Trent Bridge in 2013.
Agar, who was making his debut in the match, came to the crease with Australia in a difficult position at 117/9. However, he quickly established a partnership with Phil Hughes, who was batting at number 10. Together, the two added an incredible 163 runs for the final wicket, with Agar contributing 98 of those runs.
Agar’s innings was characterized by a mix of aggressive and defensive shots, as he took on the England bowlers with confidence. He hit 12 fours and 2 sixes in his innings, and his 98 runs came off just 101 balls. Agar’s innings is considered one of the greatest Test match innings by a number 11 batsman of all time. His knock also helped him to secure his spot in the Australian Test team for a few more matches.
In conclusion, Ashton Agar’s 98 runs against England in 2013, is the highest Test score by a number 11 batsman and is considered one of the greatest Test match innings by a number 11 batsman of all time. His innings not only helped Australia avoid the follow-on but also set the platform for a comeback in the match, which they eventually won by 14 runs.
FAQs
Who holds the record for the highest Test score by a number 11 batsman?
Ashton Agar of Australia holds the record for the highest Test score by a number 11 batsman, with 98 runs against England at Trent Bridge in 2013.
How many balls did Ashton Agar face while scoring 98 runs, the highest Test score by a number 11 batsman?
Ashton Agar faced 101 balls while scoring 98 runs.
Is Ashton Agar’s 98 runs considered one of the greatest Test match innings by a number 11 batsman of all time?
Yes, Ashton Agar’s 98 runs is considered one of the greatest Test match innings by a number 11 batsman of all time.
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