During the highlighted performance in the Second Test Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25, The hosts won by 10 goals and secured a 2-0 series win. This victory came after South Africa posted a total of 615 runs in their first innings. Ryan Rickelton. Despite Pakistan putting up a solid fightback in their second innings, where they scored 478 runs, the Proteas’ first innings lead proved insurmountable and gave them a resounding win.
Pakistan’s audacious 478 runs in the second innings of the Test match against South Africa put them in the top five for the highest score in defeat. Despite their massive total, Pakistan could not prevent their loss by a huge margin from their first innings deficit.
Top 5 defeats in Test history
5. 452 South Africa v Australia (2002)
The third Test between South Africa and Australia In January 2002, Australia conceded a mammoth 554 runs in their first innings. South Africa were dismissed for just 154 and Australia continued. South Africa replied with 452 runs Gary Kirsten‘s leading the century. However, Australia successfully chased down 54 runs and won the match by 10 wickets.
4. West Indies’ 463 Against India (2011)
during West Indies tour to India in 2011West Indies faced a tall task after India scored 631/7 in their first innings. West Indies could only manage 153 in reply, forcing them to continue. However, they fought bravely in their second innings, posting 463 runs. Darren Bravocentury. However, they lost the match by just 15 runs.
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3. Sri Lanka v England 475 (2016)
In May 2016 England tour of Sri LankaEngland set a huge target after declaring at 498/9. Sri Lanka’s first innings was dismal as they were bowled out for just 101 runs. However, they fought back a tenacious 475 in their second innings. Dinesh Chandimal. Despite their strong performances, Sri Lanka were left behind as England reached 80/1 to win comfortably.
2. Pakistan v South Africa 478 (2025)
In the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town, the visitors faced a huge deficit after South Africa scored 615 runs in their first innings. Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in their first innings and advanced to the next round. Despite an impressive second innings of 478 runs Shan MassoudPakistan lost by 10 wickets as South Africa comfortably chased down the required 61 runs in their second innings.
1. India v England 510 (1967)
In one of the most remarkable follow-up performances, India managed to score 510 runs in their second innings during the first Test against England at Leeds in June 1967. After England scored 550/4 in their first innings and India scored just 164, England followed up. India responded with a gutsy performance, but despite a brilliant century from the captain Mansoor Ali Khan PataudiEngland successfully chased down 126 runs and lost the match by 6 wickets.
