Instances of Pakistan losing a test cricket match after scoring 500 runs in an innings

Pakistan have lost the most matches in test cricket history after scoring 500 runs in an innings.

In test cricket, if a team makes 500 or more runs in an innings, they are often considered the favourites to win the match, or at least to not lose the game. However, there have been some shocking instances in which a team staged a stunning fightback to win the clash despite conceding 500 or more runs in an innings.

The Pakistan cricket team have lost the most number of matches after scoring 500+ runs in an innings. The Asian side has lost four times despite piling up over 500 runs in an innings.

On that note, let’s take a look at the instances when Pakistan cricket team made 500+ runs in an innings but still suffered defeats.

Instances of the Pakistan cricket team losing test matches even after scoring 500+ runs in an innings:

1. vs Australia, Melbourne, 1972

Pakistan cricket team lost their first-ever match after scoring 500+ runs against Australia in Melbourne in December 1972.

Batting first, Australia declared at 441/5 after opener Ian Redpath made 135 runs. In reply, middle-order batter Majid Khan slammed 158 runs and guided Pakistan to 574/8d.

In the second innings of Australia, John Benaud’s classy knock of 142 runs guided the hosts to 425 and set a target of 293 runs for Pakistan. While chasing, the visitors were bundled out for 200 and lost the match by 92 runs.

2. vs England, Leeds, 2006

During the Leeds test against England in 2006, Pakistan suffered a crushing defeat despite scoring 500+ runs in an innings.

Kevin Pietersen’s 135-run knock took England to 515 runs in the first innings. In reply, Younis Khan (173) and Mohammad Yousuf (192) helped the visitors post 538.

In the second innings of England, opener Andrew Strauss played a crucial knock of 116, which helped the hosts set a target of 323 runs. While chasing, Pakistan got bundled out for 155 and lost the match by 167 runs.

3. vs England, The Oval, 2006

The Oval test between Pakistan and England in 2006 ended on a dramatic note as Pakistan forfeited the match.

England made 173 and Pakistan scored 504 runs in their first innings. However, the match saw a huge controversy after visitors refused to play after the umpires charged them with a five-run penalty for ball-tampering during the test.

England were awarded the game. The Pakistan cricket team became the first-ever team to forfeit a test match.

4. vs England, Rawalpindi, 2022

The fourth such instance for Pakistan also happened against England during the first test match in Rawalpindi in December 2022.

Batting first, England slammed 657 runs after their four batters notched up centuries. In reply, the hosts made 579 after their openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq slammed centuries.

England declared at 264/7 in the second innings and set Pakistan a target of 343 runs. The hosts were bundled out for 268 runs while chasing and lost the match by 74 runs.

(All stats are updated till 10th October 2024)

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