In the game of cricket, scoring centuries in any international match is a special moment for a player, as it doesn’t only give him attention in the eyes of the selectors; he also becomes a known name among the cricket community. In an international match with a large audience and team members in attendance, the immense psychological pressure on a player can’t be measured, and if the player is reaching towards his century, then the psychological burden increases, and that’s what is termed the “Nervous Nineties” in cricket, as the probability that the batter would get out before scoring his century is high. Great cricketers have fallen to this pressure multiple times, and here are the names of those cricketers who got out in their nervous nineties the most times.
Sourav Ganguly-6 times
The ex-India captain and one of the most aggressive left-handed batters in his cricket career, Sourav Ganguly, has given Indian fans many moments to cheer and celebrate. The former captain has scored 11363 runs in his ODI career with 22 centuries and 72 fifties. His aggressive batting style and leadership qualities took India to the 2003 World Cup final, where his team lost to Australia. Sourav Ganguly, in his ODI career, got out on the nervous nineties six times;otherwise, his century count would be more than 22.
Sanath Jayasuriya-6 times
Sri Lanka’s one of the greatest left-handed openers and ruthless strikers of the cricket ball, Sanath Jayasuriya, throughout his cricket career has been an important asset for Sri Lanka’s team. Sanath Jayasuriya not only provided strength to the batting line-up but also rescued his team several times with his exceptional bowling skills. In his international ODI career, Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 13430 runs, which includes 28 centuries and 68 fifties. Jayasuriya got out six times in her nervous nineties.
Adam Gilchrist- 6 times
Australia’s Adam Gilchrist comes at number 8 on this list. The wicketkeeper batter played as a regular opener for Australia in all formats of the game and was known for his fearless batting style; he was as good with the bat as he was with the gloves behind the wickets. In his cricket career, he scored 9619 runs in the ODIs with 16 centuries and 55 fifties; unfortunately, he failed to increase his century count by getting out on his nineties six times in his ODI career.
Virat Kohli- 6 times
Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the best cricketers around the world. The chase master is one of the most influential cricket personalities around the world, and his stats speak to his caliber. Virat Kohli has scored 13848 runs so far in the ODIs with 50 centuries (most by any batter in the ODI) and 72 fifties. Hadn’t he gotten out on nervous nineties six times, he would have reached the target of 50 centuries way earlier than 2023.
Shikhar Dhawan- 6 times
India’s left-handed batter Shikhar Dhawan, also known as “Gabbar” among his teammates, comes in at number 5 on this list. Shikhar Dhawan’s debut in his international career has ended India’s search for a left-handed opening batter. During his prime days, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma’s opening pair helped India chase challenging totals easily. In his international ODI career, he scored 6793 runs with 17 centuries and 39 fifties. He was dismissed on his 90s score 6 times in the ODI.
Kane Williamson- 7 times
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, who is also known in cricket for his calm and composite nature and leadership skills, is the second New Zealand’s captain to take his team to an ICC title after Stephen Fleming. Kane Williamson, in the inaugural World Test Championship (2019–21), beat India in the final of the test championship to win it. Kane Williamson scored 6811 runs in ODI cricket with 13 centuries and 45 fifties. He was dismissed seven times in his nineties during his ODI career.
Nathan Astle- 7 times
The batting all-rounder Nathan Astle is another New Zealand player who has made his name on this list. The right-handed batter was an athletic slip catcher, and sometimes his medium-speed deliveries broke the settled partnerships of the opposition. Nathan Astle, in his cricket days, scored 7090 ODI runs, which includes 16 centuries and 41 fifties. Seven times in his ODI career, he was dismissed when he was reaching closer to his century.
Grant Flower-7 times
The only Zimbabwean batter who made his name on the list of most 90s dismissals is Grant Flower, who, in his brief career, played some magnificent innings for his team. Grant Flower, during his 221 ODI matches, scored 6571 runs with six hundred and forty-fifties, and he was dismissed seven times in his ODI career for nervous nineties.
Aravinda de Silva- 7 times
Another Sri Lankan batter after Sanath Jayasuriya who got his name on this list is Sri Lanka’s former captain, Aravinda de Silva, who, despite his short stature, was one of the most lethal right-hand batters of his time. In his ODI cricket career, he scored 9284 runs with 11 centuries and 64 fifties. He was dismissed seven times in his nineties. His remarkable career ended in 2003 when he took retirement before joining Sri Lanka cricket as the chief selector.
Sachin Tendulkar- 17 times
India’s legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is a player whose international records are hard to break, and there is hardly any batter who can get close to the mountains of runs he has scored in international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar, in his ODI career, has scored 18426 runs with 49 centuries and 96 fifties. Not just in scoring runs, no one is closer to his record number of dismissals in “Nervous Nineties,” which stands at 17 in ODI cricket; otherwise, his stats in ODI centuries would have been different, and it would be a challenge for a cricket player to break that record.
FAQs
Which Player Got Out On “Nervous Nineties” In The ODIs Maximum Times?
Sachin Tendulkar got out on “Nervous Nineties” 17 times in the ODI cricket.
How Many Times Virat Kohli Got Out On Nineties In International Cricket?
In international cricket, Virat Kohli got out during “Nervous Nineties” eight times, six times in ODI, and twice in Test cricket.
Did Virat Kohli Ever Get Dismissed On The Score Of 99?
Yes, Virat Kohli was dismissed once on a score of 99 in the ODIs during 2013, when India was playing against the West Indies.
How Many Times Did MS Dhoni Get Out in His 90s?
MS Dhoni got out five times in his 90s in international cricket.
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