Highest 10th wicket partnership

Cricket is a sport that has always been known for its unpredictable nature. It is a game where fortunes can change in a matter of minutes. The game of cricket has seen some remarkable partnerships throughout its history, but perhaps the most intriguing are those of the 10th wicket. These partnerships, where the last two batsmen of a team come together, can often be the difference between a win and a loss. In this article, we will take a look at the highest 10th wicket partnerships in test cricket.

The Highest 10th wicket partnership of 198 runs in Test Cricket scored by Joe Root and James Anderson against India at Nottingham on 9 Jul 2014.

The last player of England, James Anderson was superb in that match with his 81 runs and he was also named Man of the Match in that match.

Highest partnership for the 10th wicket

A remarkable 10th wicket partnership

At the beginning of the day, England found themselves in a precarious position, with only one wicket remaining and a deficit of 105 runs. However, when they lost that wicket in the fifth over following the lunch break, Joe Root and James Anderson went on to forge a remarkable partnership. They batted together for a total of 198 runs, setting a new Test record for the tenth wicket and giving England a lead of 39 runs.

James Anderson, England’s ace fast bowler, is known for his lethal bowling skills, but his contribution with the bat in the 2014 Test match against India took everyone by surprise. Anderson scored a gritty 81 runs in the first innings, which proved to be crucial in helping England to a total of 496 runs. It was Anderson’s highest Test score and came at a time when England were in a dire situation.

It was Anderson match

During his innings, Anderson displayed remarkable determination and resilience, facing 130 balls and hitting 17 boundaries. He mixed caution with aggression and played with a lot of maturity. His partnership with Joe Root was the highlight of the innings, and they added a record-breaking 198 runs for the 10th wicket, which is the highest partnership for the last wicket in Test cricket history. This partnership not only rescued England from a precarious position but also helped them take a substantial lead over India.

The partnership between Anderson and Root was a mix of defensive and aggressive batting. They took calculated risks and played sensibly, making the Indian bowlers work hard for their wickets. Root played a stellar innings, scoring a century and providing the perfect foil for Anderson’s stubborn resistance. Anderson’s contribution with the bat proved that he is not just a brilliant bowler but also a competent batsman, and his efforts played a key role in England’s first inning lead on India.

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