Nervous 290s: 7 times a batsman missed the 300-run mark while in the 290s 

#5 Viv Richards vs England, 1976 - 291

Viv Richards

In 121 Tests, Sir Vivian Richards scored 8540 runs at an awe-inspiring average of 50.24. Often considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time, the majestic West Indian revolutionized the game of cricket with his aggressive style of batting.

Numerous legends of the game have labelled Richards as a 'pure gem' of the sport for his massive contributions to cricket. While witnessing his masterful batting as a spectator was an utter delight, it was a complete nightmare for the opposition bowlers.

In 1976 Richards tormented the English bowlers at the Kennington Oval by registering his career-best score of 291. His sensational knock helped West Indies put on a total of 687-8, which helped the visitors inflict a devastating loss upon England.

When Richards was dismissed, the whole stadium stood up on their feet to salute his greatness. West Indies won the 5-match Test series 3-0 courtesy of Richards' masterclass with the bat.