Thrilling draws/near draws

[Bijed]

Just whilst discussion in the Ashes match thread has turned to the topic of draws, which are the most exciting/epic draws and almost-draws people remember from their time following test cricket?

 

[Heboric]

The Faf Show in Adelaide

 

[OverratedSanity]

When Steyn bopped Shami

 

[Maximas]

SA batting out the SSC test in 2014 (8 down I think they were in the end) to win the series was heartbreaking but pretty epic

 

[Heboric]

Now that I think a bit that Sri Lankan series in England. being a neutral didnt really put me on edge, but one cant deny the closeness of the games

 

[Pothas]

The Prior in New Zealand one was really fun. Seem to remember him getting really lucky quite a lot.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

There was one in New Zealand in the late 90’s when Danny Morrison batted for about 3 hours to save a match against England from a hopeless position. I don’t think he ever played again.

 

[vcs]

Can't remember India saving any in recent times. Have enjoyed a few as a "neutral" - NZ against England last year was fun.

 

[GIMH]

Old Trafford 05, Cardiff 09. Absolute nail biters both

 

[srbhkshk]

Sydney' 08

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Last over of the day.

Shannon Gabriel versus Yasir Shah.

Quality matchup that..

 

[Cabinet96]

The Prior in New Zealand one was really fun. Seem to remember him getting really lucky quite a lot.

He actually played his shots and could've been caught a number of times IIRC. Pretty sure the ball also rolled onto his stumps without dislodging the bails. Ironically given the recent discussion about him under pressure, Bell played a pretty underrated innings that match.

 

[SteveNZ]

Josh Hazelwood run out at the bowler's end when Stoinis scored the massive ton at Eden Park was a goodie.

 

[Binkley]

The first great draw I remember watching live was Mark Greatbatch’s epic at Perth in 1989. New Zealand has followed on and started the last day 4 down. They were soon 6 down, but Greatbatch was supported by a young Chris Cairns (on debut) and Martin Snedden and batted out the rest of the day. Paddy batted 11 hours in total and I can’t recall a single false shot.

 

[nightprowler10]

The first close Test match I paid attention to was Bangalore 2005. I think there were less than 5 overs left when the last wicket fell. I think it was also where we first saw the Younis we came to know and love.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Can't remember India saving any in recent times.

The team is filled with intent truthers so what do you expect.

 

[h_hurricane]

The last time I remember India saving a test match was Dhoni's last test match in 2014. That is the point #intent started so that adds up well.

 

[fredfertang]

There was the Oval Test in 1982 when Gavaskar batted so well and Brearley 'cheated' India out of a victory by slowing the game right down

 

[Lillian Thomson]

There was the Oval Test in 1982 when Gavaskar batted so well and Brearley 'cheated' India out of a victory by slowing the game right down

Willis was captain at the Oval in 82 and set them nearly 400 at 10 an over.

 

[fredfertang]

Willis was captain at the Oval in 82 and set them nearly 400 at 10 an over.

Of course you're right - dunno why I've always thought it was Brearley - am I misremembering the derisory over rate as well?