Ranking Steve Waugh’s Top 3 Performances in Test Cricket

Aussie star cricketer Steve Waugh is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time and has taken his side to the pinnacle of the level with his huge success. He was the only cricketer who guided his side to win 15 of their 16 consecutive Test wins. Notably, the star batter is known as one of the most successful Test captains in the history of cricket, with 41 wins and a winning ratio of 72% under his leadership.

In the same vein, here are his top three test knocks.

1. 200(425) (1st Innings) vs West Indies, 1995, Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica [200(425) in that match]

Steve Waugh’s top Test knock came during the fourth match against the West Indies, which was played in Kingston back in 1995. The star batter hammered 200 runs from 425 balls, featuring 17 fours and one six, to help the Aussies single-handedly defeat their hosts. Speaking about the game here, the home team made 265 and 213 runs in the first and second innings, respectively. However, during the chase, the Aussies made 531 runs, which helped them win the game by an innings and 53 runs.

2. 177*(242) (1st Innings) vs England, 1989, Headingly, Leeds [177*(242) in that match]

The stylish right-handed batter’s second-best Test knock came during the first Test match against England, which took place at Leeds back in 1989. Steve Waugh made an unbeaten 177 runs from 242 balls, featuring 24 fours, to help his side defeat arch-rivals England. Speaking about the game here, the Aussies posted 601 and 230 runs in the first and second innings, respectively. However, during the chase, the hosts could only manage to get 430 and 191 runs, which allowed the visitors to win the game by 210 runs.

3. 170(316) (1st Innings) vs Sri Lanka, 1996, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide [231*(381) in that match]

Steve Waugh’s third-best knock came during the third Test match against Australia back in 1996. The star batter made 170 runs from 316 balls, featuring 13 fours, to help his side win the game. Speaking about the game here, the hosts posted 502 and 215 in the first and second innings, respectively. However, during the chase, the Sri Lankan side was only able to make 317 and 252 runs, which allowed the Aussies to win the game by 148 runs.