List of Batsmen Dismissed Most Number of Times in Nervous Nineties; Check Here

Did you know that in the nineties, the fear of getting fired was so real that there was even a term for it – nervous nineties?

The term “nervous nineties” refers to a situation in which a batsman is dismissed in the nineties (just before entering the coveted century). This phrase describes the anxiety and stress players feel when they are so close to a milestone but fail to convert it into a hundred.

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The player with the most nineties in his career is legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. With eighteen nineties to his name, he is the unfortunate leader in that unpopular statistic.

Despite being the highest scorer in the history of international cricket, the ‘Little Master’ was often caught with less than a century to his name.

The tense nineties have become a common talking point among cricket fans, with players often feeling pressure to turn their nineties into centuries.

In this article, we look at some of the top batsmen who have gone through this anxiety phase multiple times in their careers.

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Below is the list of batsmen who have scored the most 90 runs in all formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is). The list includes:

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rank	player	nation	span	pad	hostel	HS	100 seconds	1990s
1	Sachin Tendulkar	clinical trial	1989-2013	Chapter 664	Chapter 782	248*	100	28
2	Kane Williamson	New Zealand	2010-2024	Chapter 361	Chapter 428	Chapter 251	45	15
3	Villiers	Africa/South Africa	2004-2018	Chapter 420	Chapter 484	278*	47	14
4	Rahul Dravid	clinical trial	1996-2012	509	605	270	48	14
5	Jacques Callis	Africa/South Africa	1995-2014	519	617	224	62	13
6	Ricky Ponting	Australia	1995-2012	Chapter 560	Chapter 668	Chapter 257	71	13
7	Inzamam Haq	PAK	1991-2007	Chapter 499	Chapter 551	Chapter 329	35	12
8	Shikhar Dhawan	clinical trial	2010-2022	269	288	190	twenty four	11
9	Matthew Hayden	Australia	1993-2009	273	Chapter 348	380	40	11
10	Nathan Astell	New Zealand	1995-2007	308	Chapter 358	222	27	11
11	Herschel Gibbs	SA	1996-2010	Chapter 361	Chapter 417	228	35	11
12	Virender Sehwag	clinical trial	1999-2013	Chapter 374	Chapter 443	Chapter 319	38	11
13	Michael Clark	Australia	2003-2015	Chapter 394	Chapter 449	329*	36	11
14	Aravinda de Silva	SL	1984-2003	401	Chapter 455	Chapter 267	31	11
15	MS Dhoni	clinical trial	2004-2019	Chapter 538	Chapter 526	224	16	11
16	Steve Waugh	Australia	1985-2004	Chapter 493	Chapter 548	200	35	11
No. 17	Shivnareen Chanderpaul	Wisconsin	1994-2015	Chapter 454	Chapter 553	203*	41	11
18	Virat Kohli	clinical trial	2008-2024	Chapter 539	603	254*	81	11
19	Mahela Jayewardene	SL	1997-2015	Chapter 652	Chapter 725	Chapter 374	54	11
20	Graham Flower	Zim	1992-2010	288	Chapter 337	201*	12	10
twenty one	Richie Richardson	Wisconsin	1983-1996	310	Chapter 363	194	twenty one	10
twenty two	Stephen Fleming	New Zealand	1994-2008	Chapter 396	Chapter 463	274*	No. 17	10
twenty three	Sourav Ganguly	clinical trial	1992-2008	Chapter 424	Chapter 488	239	38	10
twenty four	Brian Lara	Wisconsin	1990-2007	Chapter 430	Chapter 521	400*	53	10
25	Michael Slater	Australia	1993-2001	116	173	219	14	9

Source: ESPNcricinfo

Among the most intense nineties top cricketers across all formats, Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with an impressive 28 instances of sub-hundred nineties.

The legendary Indian batsman had an unparalleled career from 1989 to 2013, amassing a staggering 34,357 runs in 664 games, including Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

He is followed by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who faced the heartbreak of being sacked 15 times in the 1990s. Known for his consistency, Williamson played in 361 games and scored 18,359 points for an average of 48.18.

His temperament and calm approach have made him one of the most reliable batsmen in modern cricket.

Next up, maverick South African AB de Villiers came out with 14 nervous 90s. The versatile batsman, who played 420 games and scored 20,014 runs, had a knack for approaching centuries but often fell short. His explosive and dynamic batting style has earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative players in world cricket.

Rahul Dravid, the ‘wall’ of Indian cricket, was dismissed 14 times in the 1990s, ranking fourth. Dravid scored 24,208 runs in 509 matches, and his skill and temperament made him a mainstay of Indian cricket over the years, although he was often missed in the 1990s.

Finally, South Africa’s legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis scored 13 90s in a career of 519 matches. Kallis, who scored 25,534 runs, was equally adept with the ball and his consistent performances across all formats earned him a place in cricket history.

The careers of these players are remembered for their consistency and occasional setbacks in less than a century.

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