Workout
Meditation
Contact Us
During a strong performance in the second Test of the Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25, The hosts triumphed by 10 wickets, sealing a 2-0 series. This victory came after South Africa posted a towering total of 615 runs in their first innings, led by a remarkable double century from ryan rickelton. Despite Pakistan’s resilient fight in their second innings, where they amassed 478 runs, the Proteas’ commanding lead in the first innings proved insurmountable, earning them a resounding victory.
Pakistan’s valiant 478 runs in the second innings of the Test match against South Africa have put them in the top five for highest total losses. Despite their huge total, Pakistan could not avoid a defeat due to the huge margin of their first innings deficit.
Here are the top 5 loss totals in Test history
5. South Africa’s 452 against Australia (2002)
In the third test between South Africa and Australia In January 2002, Australia scored a mammoth 554 runs in their first innings. South Africa were dismissed for just 154 and Australia imposed the continuation. South Africa responded with 452 runs, with Gary KirstenThe century leads the charge. However, Australia successfully chased down 54 runs and won the match by 10 wickets.
4. West Indies 463 v India (2011)
during the West Indies tour of India in 2011West Indies faced an uphill task after India scored 631/7 in their first innings. The West Indies could only muster 153 responses, forcing them to move on. However, they fought valiantly in their second innings, posting 463 runs, highlighted by Darren BravoThe century. Despite this, they lost the match by only 15 runs.
WATCH also: Kagiso Rabada gives aggressive send-off to Kamran Ghulam during SA vs PAK 2nd Test
3. Sri Lanka’s 475 against England (2016)
In May 2016, during Sri Lanka’s tour of EnglandEngland set themselves a formidable target after declaring at 498/9. Sri Lanka’s first innings was dismal as they were bowled out for just 101 runs. However, they fought back with a determined 475 in their second innings, led by a brilliant century from Dinesh Chandimal. Despite their good performance, Sri Lanka fell short as England comfortably reached 80/1 to win.
2. Pakistan’s 478 against South Africa (2025)
In the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town, the visitors faced a huge deficit after South Africa scored 615 runs in their first innings. Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in their first innings, leading to the next. Despite an impressive second innings total of 478 runs, with a stellar century from Shan MasoodPakistan lost by 10 wickets as South Africa comfortably chased down the required 61 runs in their second innings.
1. India’s 510 against England (1967)
In one of the most notable subsequent performances, India managed to score 510 runs in their second innings during the first Test against England at Leeds in June 1967. After England scored 550/4 in their first innings and India were dismissed for just 164, England imposed the continuation. India responded with a brave performance, but despite a brilliant century from the captain. Mansur Ali Khan PataudiThey lost the match by 6 wickets, and England successfully chased 126 runs.
