Top 5 highest scores by Wriddhiman Saha in test cricket
Wriddhiman Saha scored 1353 runs with three centuries in test cricket.
One of the most technically sound Indian wicket-keepers of the modern era, Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from domestic and international cricket. The Ranji Trophy 2024/25 season will be his last, he confirmed.
Stepping up for India in the post-Dhoni era, Saha was part of one of the biggest transitions of the Indian test team. Renowned for his excellent glovework, he is counted among the finest in his role in the country’s test cricket history.
Saha’s sharp reflexes and agility behind the stumps made him a vital part of the Indian team on Asian pitches.
Saha’s contribution to the team extended beyond the glovework: he was also a handy lower-order contributor with the bat. Over his career, Saha played a few crucial knocks that proved vital for the Indian team. In this article, we’ll look at his top five highest scores in test cricket.
Top five highest scores by Wriddhiman Saha in test cricket:
5. 61* vs New Zealand, 2021, Kanpur
Saha made a vital contribution of 61* in the second innings of the first test of New Zealand’s tour of India in 2021. Having a 49-run lead in the first innings, India were looking to post a challenging target for New Zealand.
Saha’s half-century helped India post a 284-run target in front of the Kiwis. The game ended in a thrilling draw with New Zealand playing out the last two overs with only one wicket in hand.
4. 67 vs Sri Lanka, 2017, Colombo
Saha’s half-century (67) against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2017 came when India required quick runs. Batting first, India were in a comfortable situation when Saha joined Ashwin at 413/5. With an eye on the declaration, Saha blasted his way to 67 at a strike rate of 70.
In response, Sri Lanka were no match for India, folding for 183 in their first innings and 386 in their second. India secured a convincing victory by an innings and 53 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
3. 104 vs West Indies, 2016, Gros Islet
Saha’s maiden century in test cricket came against West Indies in 2016 in Gros Islet. What made this feat special was the fact that it came in a precarious situation outside for Team India in an away test match.
Batting first on a seam-friendly wicket, India found themselves in trouble at 126/5. Saha then joined Ashwin at the crease, and together they formed a remarkable 213-run partnership, steering India to a competitive total of 353.
India won the game by 237 runs.
2. 106* vs Bangladesh, 2017, Hyderabad
Saha’s second test century came against Bangladesh in 2017 in Hyderabad. Winning the toss and batting first in the one-off test, India hammered the Bangladesh bowling lineup to post a mammoth first innings total of 687/6.
Saha played a terrific knock of 106* in the lower order and complemented Virat Kohli’s sensational double hundred to guide India to a match-winning total. Saha’s explosive knock consisted of seven fours and two sixes. India eventually won the game by 208 runs.
1. 117 vs Australia, 2017, Ranchi
Saha’s highest test score of 117 came against Australia in Ranchi during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2017. With the series tied at 1-1, the third test at Ranchi was vital for both teams. Replying to Australia’s huge first-innings score of 451, India were 328/6 when Saha joined Pujara.
Saha played an outstanding innings of 117 and added 199 runs for the seventh wicket with Pujara. Saha’s lower-order contribution helped India take a big lead of 152 runs in the first innings. The game ended in a draw with Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb playing out more than 40 overs on the last day.
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