5 highest 4th innings totals that didn't result in a Test win 

#4 New Zealand vs England, Nottingham 1973

Yes, another high scoring affair, another spirited performance from New Zealand, another heartbreak, another match usurped by England.

New Zealand toured England and faced off against the hosts in the first Test match at Trent Bridge.

England won the toss and elected to bat first. However, frequent loss of wickets meant that the hosts could only manage 250 runs in their first innings.

However, New Zealand were far more miserable in their approach as John Snow, Geoff Arnold, and Tony Greig shot them out for a mere 97 runs.

Dennis Amiss and Tony Greig scored defiant centuries as England posted 325 runs in their second dig.

Chasing a target of 479 runs, the visitors were more resolute in their approach as captain Bevan Congdon and Vic Pollard scored centuries, but there was no support from any other batsmen and the Kiwis lost steam in their chase.

They eventually fell short by 38 runs.