Longest Continuous Spells in Men’s Test Cricket
A record list of longest spells in Men's Test cricket without a break since June 2001.
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5) Ray Price (ZIM)
Ray has had the 5th to the top longest spell with 228 balls. He had this feat in 2003 within 4 innings against West Indies.
4) Muttiah Muralidharan (SL)
Muralidaran also delivered the same balls as Ray, but instead of 4 innings he bowled 228 balls in only 2 innings. This feat was achieved in 2002 against England.
3) Harbhajan Singh (IND)
Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is right in the middle of this list. He bowled 234 balls in 2 innings against Sri Lanka in 2008.
2) Keshav Maharaj (SA)
Keshav is the bowler with the second highest longest spell. He bowled 240 balls within 2 innings in the recent 2024 Test match against West Indies.
1) Ray Price (ZIM)
Apart from having the last position for 228 balls, Ray also holds the record for the longest spell of 252 balls in 2 innings. He bowled this longest spell in 2001 against South Africa.