During the emphasized performance in the second test Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25, the hosts triumphed by 10 wickets, sealing the run 2-0. This victory came after South Africa posted an imposing 615 runs in their first innings, led by a remarkable double century from Ryan Rickelton. Despite Pakistan’s resilient fightback in their second innings, where they amassed 478 runs, the Proteas’ commanding lead in the first innings proved insurmountable, giving them an emphatic victory.
Pakistan’s valiant 478 runs in the second innings of the Test match against South Africa placed them in the top five highest totals going forward. Despite a mammoth total, Pakistan could not prevent a loss due to a huge difference in the first innings deficit.
Here are the top 5 total defeats in Test history
5. South Africa 452 v Australia (2002)
In the third test between South Africa and Australia in January 2002, Australia posted a mammoth 554 runs in their first innings. South Africa were dismissed for just 154 and Australia forced the follow-on. South Africa replied with 452 runs, s Gary Kirstencentury leading the charge. However, Australia managed to capture 54 runs and won the match by 10 wickets.
4. West Indies’ 463 v India (2011)
During West Indies tour of India 2011West Indies faced a tough task after India scored 631/7 in their first innings. West Indies could only reply with 153, forcing them to follow on. However, they fought bravely in their second innings, scoring 463 runs, he noted Darren Well donecentury. Despite this, they lost the match by just 15 runs.
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3. Sri Lanka’s 475 v England (2016)
In May 2016, during Sri Lanka tour of EnglandEngland set a daunting goal after in 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 478 v South Africa (2025)
In the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town, the visitors faced a huge loss after South Africa scored 615 runs in their first innings. Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in their first innings, leading to the over. Despite an impressive second innings total of 478 runs, with a stellar century from Shan MasoodPakistan lost by 10 wickets while South Africa comfortably managed the required 61 runs in their second innings.
1. India 510 v England (1967)
In one of the most remarkable sequels, 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, India were dismissed for just 164, England imposed continuation. India responded with a gutsy performance but despite a brilliant century from the captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudithey lost the match by 6 wickets, with England successfully chasing 126 runs.
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