Updated On: 04 March, 2024 12:48 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Here is the list of players with the most runs in Test cricket without scoring a single half-century (Pic: AFP)

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Nathon Lyon
Surprisingly, topping the list is Australia`s lead spinner Nathan Lyon. He achieved the milestone in a test match against New Zealand. So far, featuring 128 test matches, the veteran has scored 1,501 runs without registering a single half-century. Lyon has also achieved the feat of completing 527 wickets in test cricket
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Kemar Roach
The second spot on the list is in the name of West Indies` pacer Kemar Roach. The pacer has accumulated 1,174 runs without scoring a half-century in the longest format of the game. So far, representing the side in 81 tests, Roach has bagged 270 wickets

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Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis comes third on the list. Younis in 87 tests registered 1,010 runs with a half-century. The pacer was once a mainstay of Pakistan`s bowling and also has 373 test wickets under his belt
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Fred Trueman
Former England fast bowler Fred Trueman is the fourth on the list. He played 67 tests in which he scored 981 runs. Even he has not scored a single half-century in 67 tests but has registered 307 wickets to his name

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Morne Morkel
Morne Morkel is the fifth player on the list to score the most runs without registering a single half-century in tests. He made 86 test appearances for South Africa in which he scored 944 runs. He also has 309 test wickets to his name
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