Marco Jansen’s Career-Best Knock in India Nearly Breaks All-Time Record: Discover the Full List of Top Test Scores
Marco Jansen came close to achieving a remarkable milestone during the Test match in Guwahati, where he scored 93 runs, just six short of the record for the highest score by a visiting No. 9 batter in India. This impressive performance helped South Africa secure a substantial first-innings total of 489.
Marco Jansen’s Outstanding Performance
Jansen’s innings consisted of six fours and seven sixes, marking the highest number of sixes by a visiting player in India. He entered the game when South Africa was at 334 for 7, as India sought to narrow the gap on the innings. The towering Jansen showcased his talent against Indian bowlers, particularly targeting Ravindra Jadeja by hitting him for four sixes.
After reaching his half-century off 53 balls, Jansen maintained his aggressive approach, scoring the next 43 runs off just 38 balls. Unfortunately, he was dismissed for 93 after a bottom-edge off a full delivery from Kuldeep Yadav struck his stumps.
Notable Records and Statistics
Jansen’s 93 not only stands as his career-best score but also ranks as the second-highest for a visiting No. 9 batter in India. The record is held by Mitchell Starc, who scored 99 runs against India in Mohali during the 2012/13 season. Jayant Yadav holds the overall record with a score of 104 against England at Wankhede in 2016/17.
Top Test Scores by No. 9 Batters
| Player | Team | Score | Opposition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Smith | New Zealand | 173 | India | Auckland 1989/90 |
| Stuart Broad | England | 169 | Pakistan | Lord’s 2010 |
| Clem Hill | Australia | 160 | England | Adelaide 1907/08 |
| Asif Iqbal | Pakistan | 146 | England | The Oval 1967 |
| Daniel Vettori | New Zealand | 137* | Pakistan | Hamilton 2003/04 |
| James Franklin | New Zealand | 122* | South Africa | Cape Town 2006 |
| Gubby Allen | England | 122 | New Zealand | Lord’s 1931 |
| John Murray | England | 112 | West Indies | The Oval 1966 |
| Shaun Pollock | South Africa | 111 | Sri Lanka | Centurion 2000/01 |
| Mohammad Rafique | Bangladesh | 111 | West Indies | Gros Islet 2004 |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | 93 | India | Guwahati 2025/26 |
As cricket enthusiasts continue to follow the sport, Jansen’s feat in Guwahati stands as a testament to his potential and talent. Emegypt will keep updating fans with the latest news in cricket.
