5 instances when a batsman stood not out on 99

#5 Andrew Hall vs England at Headingley, 2003

Hall’s half-century helped South Africa in getting a comfortable lead

During the fourth Test between South Africa and England in 2003, Andrew Hall finished one run short of a hundred. In the third innings of the match, he came to the crease after the fall of the sixth wicket, and his team were ahead by 254 runs, but the contest was wide open.

England's plans of cleaning up the tail were shattered by Hall's tremendous counter-attack. Hall, who had two golden ducks in his past two innings, added quick and vital runs without much support from other batsmen.

He was on 99 when the last batsman, Dewald Pretorius, was clean bowled off Kirtley’s bowling. Hall walked back with an individual score of 99 from 87 balls and a smile on face, hiding behind his disappointment but knowing very well that his career was safe and the game was in South Africa's pocket.

Chasing 401 in the fourth innings, England perished for 209, with Jacques Kallis picking up six wickets.