10 times a batsman scored two centuries in a Test but still ended up on the losing side

#5 Andy Flower (2001)

Andy Flower was an excellent player of spin.

Andy Flower was arguably one of the best batsmen Zimbabwe have ever produced. He played 63 Tests and amassed 4794 runs at an average of 51.55.

Four years after his brother Grant Flower scored twin centuries in a Test match against New Zealand, Andy Flower replicated his brother’s feat against South Africa.

South Africa had racked up 600 runs in the first innings. In reply, Andy Flower fought a lone battle as he scored 142 as Zimbabwe could only manage 286. Following on, the elder Flower brother bettered his first innings score. He was left stranded on 199 as the other Zimbabwe batsmen couldn’t handle the South African bowling attack. However, Andy’s effort helped Zimbabwe avoid an innings defeat as they set a target of 78 which was hunted down by the Proteas with 9 wickets to spare.