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Misbah-ul-Haq sets brutal unwanted record

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been dismissed for 99 in the first innings of Pakistan's second Test against West Indies, a week after he was left stranded on the same score in the first Test.

Misbah's side took an 81-run first innings lead in Barbados, but the skipper had the dubious honour of becoming the first player in Test history to have three 99s in their career.

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Last week he also became the first Pakistani player to finish 99 not out during the first innings of their seven-wicket first Test victory in Jamaica.

One run away from his 11th Test century on Wednesday, the 42-year-old failed to control a rising delivery from West Indies captain Jason Holder with the ball hitting his glove and popping up for an easy catch at second slip.

Misbah trudges off. Image: Twitter
Misbah trudges off. Image: Twitter

It's the third 99 in Misbah's Test career after recording his first six years ago.

Despite the personal disappointment, his team ended day three in a strong position after opener Azhar Ali scored his 13th Test century.

Maybe Misbah can breathe easier knowing he didn't try to slog a six on 99 like a certain famous Aussie leg-spinner:

with AAP