It is the dream of every batsman to score a century in cricket, but sometimes luck does not support him at the last step. There have been many legends who, despite batting brilliantly, missed out on a century by getting out on the score of 90. Let us know which players hold the record for most number of dismissals in the nineties (90s), including all three formats – Test, ODI and T20.
Sachin Tendulkar – 28 times (India)
Sachin Tendulkar, known as the God of Cricket, scored 100 international centuries in his career, but he was out in the 90s 28 times. Sachin scored 34,357 runs in 664 matches played from 1989 to 2013. His average was 48.52. Many times he was out after coming very close to 100, but every time he played a match-winning innings for the team.
Kane Williamson – 15 times (New Zealand)
The name of New Zealand’s trusted captain Kane Williamson is at second place in this list. In 373 matches played between 2010 and 2025, he has scored 19,107 runs, which includes 48 centuries and 102 half-centuries. Williamson has been out in the 90s 15 times in his career, which is also proof of his consistency and class.
AB de Villiers – 14 times (South Africa)
Mr. 360 degree AB de Villiers has scored 47 centuries and 109 half-centuries in his career. In 420 matches played from 2004 to 2018, he scored 20,014 runs and was out in the 90s 14 times. His aggressive batting always thrilled the audience, but many times he fell short of his century.
Rahul Dravid – 14 times (India)
Rahul Dravid, known as “The Wall”, played 509 matches for India from 1996 to 2012. While scoring 24,208 runs, he scored 48 centuries and 146 half-centuries. Dravid was also unlucky by getting out in the 90s 14 times. His batting is considered an example of stability and patience.
Jacques Kallis – 13 times (South Africa)
The name of Jacques Kallis, one of the most successful all-rounders in the world, is also included in this list. He scored 25,534 runs in 519 matches. During this period, 62 centuries and 149 half-centuries came from his bat. Even after this, Jacques was out in the 90s 13 times in his career.

