Let’s rewind to October 1997 at Sheikhupura, where South Africa faced Pakistan in the 2nd Test. In tough subcontinental conditions, one man stood tall—Adam Bacher. The right-hander played the innings of his life, scoring a brilliant 96 runs off 191 balls in 236 minutes, smashing 12 crisp boundaries and 1 solid six.
He was just 4 runs short of what would have been his maiden Test century. Sadly, it was not to be. That knock of 96 remained his highest score in Test cricket. Despite playing 19 Tests in his career, he never managed to reach the magical three-figure mark.
What made this innings truly special was how he handled Pakistan’s spin duo—Mushtaq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq. On turning tracks in the subcontinent, facing these two wasn’t a walk in the park. But Bacher stood firm, showed great technique, and played them with confidence and class.
So, was he unlucky to miss out on a century? Did he deserve those extra 4 runs? Watch the video and relive the moment. Then tell us what you think—was he really out? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
