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

#3 Andrew Strauss (2008)

Andrew Strauss scored twin centuries in Chennai to put England in a dominant position.

Andrew Strauss was one of the many South African-born players to Test cricket play for England. He made his Test debut in 2004 against New Zealand and struck 112 and 83 on debut. He further went on to become one of the most successful England captains.

The 2008 India-England Test match that was played in Chennai will be remembered for India’s epic run chase of 387 in the fourth innings. But very few people remember Andrew Strauss got centuries in both innings in that game.

In the first innings, Strauss scored 123 to help England post 316 batting first. In reply, India were bowled out for 241. With a lead of 75 runs, England clearly had the upper hand. And Strauss consolidated England’s position of strength with another ton (108). England declared on 311/9 setting India a target of 387. India chased the target down and took a 1-0 lead in the 2-match Test series.