Whose name is the record of batting for the most time in the Test match? The veteran was at the crease for so many hours

The record of batting for the most time in the history of Test cricket is in the name of Pakistan’s great batsman Hanif Mohammed. Hanific did this feat in the year 1958 against the West Indies on the Bridgetown ground. This record of Hanif, today remains after 67 years. Hanif batted against the West Indies for 970 minutes i.e. about 16 hours and 10 minutes. With this innings, Hanif had registered his name in the pages of history.

Hanif’s marathon innings in 7 -day Test

When Hanif played this innings, the Test match used to be 7 days. One day there was rest day. Hanif played this innings against the West Indies at a very difficult time. In this match of Pakistan and West Indies, the West Indies scored a big score of 579 runs in the first innings. Pakistan’s team was reduced to just 106 runs in the first innings. Pakistan was behind by 473 runs from the West Indies score. Because of which Pakistan had to play follow -on. After this, Hanif showed such patience in the second innings, which is probably rarely seen in today’s time.

Hanif scored 337 runs in this innings. There is no information about how many balls he faced. But Hanif created history by batting for 970 minutes i.e. 16 hours and 10 minutes. Where the defeat of the Pakistan team was considered to be fixed. At the same time, due to this great innings of Hanif, the Pakistan team managed to draw this match.

Hanif’s career

Hanif has played 55 Test matches for Pakistan. During this time Hanif has scored 3915 runs at an average of about 44. Hanific has scored 15 half -centuries and 12 centuries in the Test. Talking about first class cricket, Hanific has scored 17059 runs by playing 238 matches. During this time Hanif has scored 66 half -centuries and 55 centuries.

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