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

#1 Sir Don Bradman vs South Africa, 1932 - 299*

Don Bradman

Has the world ever seen anyone as prolific as Sir Donald Bradman? The legendary Australian needs no introduction; whenever the topic of "greatest batsmen of all time" arises, there is a special place reserved for Bradman at the top.

His numbers are beyond belief, and the ones who've seen him play feel blessed. Bradman scored two 300s in his illustrious career and very nearly scored a third in 1932 when Australia squared off against South Africa in Adelaide.

The home side were all over their opponents, who had no idea how to stop Bradman. The legendary batsman unluckily missed out on the 300-run mark as the rest of the team folded while he stood in the middle as the lone warrior and finished the match with an unbeaten score of 299*.

This remains the only instance till date when a batsman finished his innings at 299*.