Top 5 batters to face the most deliveries in Test cricket
These are the batters who had an extremely strong defense and made the opposing bowling attacks work really hard to get their respective wickets
These are the batters who had a habit of draining out the energy of the opposing bowling attacks and thus ended up facing so many deliveries in Tests
1. Rahul Dravid (India) - 31,258 deliveries
Famously nicknamed, 'The Wall', Dravid used to bat incredibly well especially in the Test format. Even the best bowling attacks in the world struggled to take his wicket in the format. This is why he is the batter who has faced the most deliveries in Test cricket.
2. Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 29,437 deliveries
The legendary Indian batter was famously nicknamed the 'God of Cricket' for a reason. With over 15,000 runs, Tendulkar is the highest-scorer in Test cricket. He played some absolutely amazing innings and dismantled strong bowling attacks throughout his illustrious career.
3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 28,903 deliveries
The South African is definitely among the finest all-rounders to ever grace the game. Kallis was like a rock at the crease who used to make the opposing bowlers work extremely hard to get his wicket. He single-handedly won matches for the Proteas on numerous occasions.
4. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies) - 27,395 deliveries
The West Indian left-hander was an absolutely exceptional batter in the Test format. The Caribbean side relied on him to deliver in crunch situations and on most occasions, he was able to meet their high expectations. Chanderpaul's name is forever etched in West Indian cricket folklore.
5. Allan Border (Australia) - 27,002 deliveries
The former Australia skipper was one of the finest batters of his era. He was especially exceptional for the Aussies in the Test format where he led the side to several famous victories. He was a brilliant batter and leader who helped Australia become a force in cricket.