Cricket’s unluckiest moments: Meet five batters who got run out on 99
Getting run out on 99 is one of the most heartbreaking moments in cricket. Here’s a look at five batters who suffered this cruel fate.
Graham Gooch – 99 vs Australia, MCG, 1980 (England)
Graham Gooch was closing in on his maiden Test hundred in the 1980 Ashes Test at the MCG when a rushed single went wrong. He was run out for 99 just before tea, leaving England stunned.
MS Dhoni – 99 vs England, Nagpur, 2012 (India)
MS Dhoni was battling hard in the 2012 Nagpur Test when Alastair Cook produced a sharp one-handed pickup and a direct hit. Dhoni fell run out on 99, a moment that shifted the match England’s way.
Virat Kohli – 99 vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2013 (RCB)
Virat Kohli smashed 22 off the first five balls of the final over in Delhi, needing two for a century. Ben Rohrer’s quick throw caught him short, leaving Kohli stranded on 99 in a dramatic IPL finish.
Sanath Jayasuriya – 99 vs England, Adelaide, 2003 (Sri Lanka)
Sanath Jayasuriya was cruising in an ODI at Adelaide when a mix-up with Kumar Sangakkara caused both batters to run down the same line. Their collision left Jayasuriya short, ending his innings on 99 in chaotic fashion.
Michael Atherton – 99 vs Australia, Lord’s, 1993 (England)
Michael Atherton was on 99 at Lord’s in 1993 when a misunderstanding with Mike Gatting sent him scrambling back. His desperate dive fell short, and the run out denied him a place on the honours board.
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