5 longest innings in Test history 

#2 Glenn Turner 259 off 759 deliveries v West Indies at Georgetown, 1972

Glenn Turner

When a batsman plays the second longest innings in Test history in terms of balls faced, then it is hardly a surprise that the actual game ended in a drab draw. Back in 1972, former New Zealand great and star opening batsman Glenn Turner made the highest score in his career against the West Indies at Georgetown. In addition to that, it was also a marathon of sorts that saw him strike at only 34.12 in this innings as he proceeded to grind the West Indian attack instead of cashing in on a placid pitch.

West Indies had declared for 365 in their first innings but New Zealand made the match safe quite early as Turner and his opening partner Terry Jarvis put on 387 for the first wicket. Turner's outstanding technical ability, his patience and his hunger for runs was on show in this innings. He batted for 16 minutes short of 12 hours and hit only 22 boundaries in his 759 balls stay at the crease, as he scored 259 against the hapless West Indians.