8 Test batsmen who were dismissed on 199

7) Ian Bell (against South Africa at Lord’s, 2008)

Bell played an incredible knock but missed out on his double hundred

The South Africans were touring England for a 4 match Test series and both locked horns in the first match at Lord’s. South Africa captain Graeme Smith won the toss and put the opposition in.

Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen shared a massive partnership together and both of them completed their elusive centuries. The duo came in at a precarious situation and bailed England out of trouble. Kevin Pietersen was dismissed on 152 but Ian Bell kept going and looked set for his maiden double century.

On 199 Bell looked for a quick single on the leg side but mistimed it straight to the bowler. Paul Harris completed the catch with utmost ease and the elusive double century evaded Bell.

The South Africans were bundled out for 247 in their 1st innings but came back strongly in the 2nd innings after following on. Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla and Neil Mckenzie all scored centuries as the Proteas saved the match with relative comfort.