Michael Atherton played one of the great rearguard innings in Test history, batting for over 10 hours to score 185 not out and save a Test for England in 1995. Where was this match played?

Answer Explanation

Atherton batted 492 balls for his unbeaten 185 at the Wanderers in Johannesburg in December 1995, sharing a match-saving 277-minute stand with wicketkeeper Jack Russell against South Africa.

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