5 bowlers who conceded most runs in a Test innings without picking up a wicket

2. Nicky Boje (South Africa) 0/221 v Sri Lanka

Bloemfontein-born left-arm orthodox bowler Nicky Boje was a regular member of the South African unit in early 2000. Boje was found at the receiving end during South Africa’s 1st Test against Sri Lanka in the year 2006.

Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara forged a record partnership with the former scoring a career-best 374 and Sangakkara notching up a double ton. Nine bowlers were introduced from South Africa’s end, and all of them were taken to the cleaners by the duo.

Boje was off-color in particular, having bowled 65 overs without picking a single wicket. The spinner who has 100 Test wickets to his name, gave away 221 runs as Sri Lanka made a merry of the visitors. Sri Lanka won the match by an innings and 153 runs and this turned out to be one of the most forgettable games for the African brigade on the sub-continental soil.