Akshay - Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025Sachin Tendulkar has played the most number of matches in the history of Test cricket. But the record of playing the most number of balls is in the name of Rahul Dravid.
Most Ball Faced By Batsman In Test Cricket: Test is considered to be the most difficult of the three formats of international cricket. In this format, the real test of the patience, technique and mental toughness of the batsmen is put to the test. Staying in this format for a long time often becomes the key to victory. Many great batsmen have done this in Test cricket, who have not only scored runs, but also stood at the crease like a wall for their team by facing thousands of balls. Indian batsman Rahul Dravid comes at the top in this. Dravid has played 31,258 balls in his Test career.
1- Rahul Dravid- Dravid has faced 31,258 balls in his 164 match Test career. Dravid has scored 13,288 runs at an average of 52.31 during this period. Dravid has scored 63 half-centuries and 36 centuries in his Test career.
2- Sachin Tendulkar- Sachin, who is called the God of Cricket, is at number two in this list. Sachin has faced 29437 balls in his 200 match Test career. During this period, he has scored 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78. Sachin has scored 68 half-centuries and 51 centuries in Tests.
3- Jacques Kallis- South Africa's legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at number three. Kallis has played 28,903 balls in 166 Test matches. Kallis has scored 13,289 runs in Tests. During this time, he has scored 58 half-centuries and 45 centuries.
4- Shivnarine Chandarpaul- At number four in this list is West Indies' legendary batsman Shivnarine Chandarpaul. Chandarpaul has faced 27,395 balls in 164 Test matches. During this time, he has scored 11,867 runs. Chandarpaul has scored 66 half-centuries and 30 centuries in Tests.
5- Allan Border- Australia's great batsman Allan Border is at number five in terms of playing the most balls in Test cricket. Border has played 27,002 balls in 156 Test matches. Border has scored 10,927 runs. Border has scored 63 half-centuries and 27 centuries during this time.
