Indian pacer Akash Deep scored a gritty 66 in the 5th Test vs ENG, becoming the second-highest scoring Indian night watchman in Tests since 2000.
Amit Mishra holds the record with an impressive 84 against England in 2011, showcasing his underrated batting prowess.
Mishra's consistency as a lower-order batter is evident, with two entries—his second being a solid 58 vs Bangladesh in 2010.
Irfan Pathan’s 46 vs Australia in 2008 highlights how all-rounders have often stepped up when sent in as night watchmen.
Murali Kartik kicked off this trend with 43 against Bangladesh in 2000*, setting a benchmark for tail-enders to follow.