The first batsman to be out on 299 in test cricket

It happened during the first test of Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand in 1991. Batting first, New Zealand were all-out for a below-par 174 in the first innings. Rumesh Ratnayake (45/4) and Graeme Labrooy (68/4) were the pick among bowlers for Sri Lanka.

Coming out to bat the first innings, Aravina de Silva made a scintillating 267 from just 380 balls, which helped them post a good 497 on board. (Another rare instance associated with the match was Arjuna Ranatunga being hit-wicket off Danny Morrison)

New Zealand started their second innings on Day 3 with a huge deficit. But, the pitch had turned into a batsman’s paradise and runs started coming for every batsman. After giving a solid start, the openers went back to the pavilion. But Andrew Jones (186) along with skipper Martin Crowe made one of the greatest partnerships that cricket history has ever seen. The 467 run partnership decimated the Lankan bowlers all around the park.

When Jones was cruising towards his 200, it was Arjuna Ranatunga who came and scalped him at 186. Crowe continued along with Mark Greatbatch. At 299, the entire crowd was on their feet to appreciate the gigantic milestone. But, Crowe nicked a ball to the hands of Hashan Tillakaratne and the entire crowd and dressing room went awestruck.

And Martin Crowe became the first batsman to be out on 299 in Test cricket.


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