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During an emphatic performance in the second Test of the Pakistan tour for South Africa 2024-25, the hosts triumphed by 10 wickets, sealing a 2–0 series lead. This victory came after South Africa posted an impressive total of 615 runs in their first innings, led by a superb double century from Ryan Rickelton. Despite Pakistan’s resilient fightback in their second innings, where they piled up 478 runs, the Proteas’ commanding first innings lead proved insurmountable, earning them a resounding victory.
Pakistan’s brave 478 runs in the second innings of the Test match against South Africa has put them in the top five highest chase totals in defeat. Despite their big total, Pakistan could not avoid a loss due to the huge margin of their first innings deficit.
Here are the top 5 losing totals in test history
5. South Africa 452 v Australia (2002)
In the third test between South Africa and Australia in January 2002, Australia posted a mammoth 554 runs in their first innings. South Africa were dismissed for just 154, and Australia enforced the follow-on. South Africa replied with 452 runs, with Gary Kirstencentury leading the charge. However, Australia successfully chased down 54 runs and won the match by 10 wickets.
4. West Indies’ 463 v India (2011)
during the West Indies tour of India in 2011West Indies faced a tough task after India scored 631/7 in their first innings. West Indies could only manage 153 in reply, forcing them to move on. However, they fought bravely in their second innings, scoring 463 runs, highlighted by Darren Bravocentury of Despite this, they lost the match by just 15 runs.
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3. Sri Lanka’s 475 Against England (2016)
In May 2016, during Sri Lanka’s tour of EnglandEngland set a formidable target after declaring at 498/9. Sri Lanka’s first innings was disastrous as they were bowled out for just 101 runs. However, they struggled to a determined 475 in their second innings, led by a brilliant century from Dinesh Chandimal. Despite their strong performance, Sri Lanka fell short as England comfortably reached 80/1 to win.
2. Pakistan’s 478 v South Africa (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, leading to the follow-on. Despite an impressive second innings total of 478 runs, with a stellar century of Shan MasoodPakistan lost by 10 wickets as South Africa comfortably chased down the required 61 runs in their second innings.
1. India v England (1967) 510
In one of the most remarkable subsequent 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 the India were dismissed for just 164. , England enforced the follow-on. India responded with a gutsy performance, but despite a brilliant century from the captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudithey lost the match by 6 wickets, with England successfully chasing 126 runs.
