As disturbance is cleared, let me re quote.
Scoring big in 4th inning of the match is a great test for a test batsman's character.
So many greats failed to pass this test, for various reasons (un even bounce, double/triple speed pitch, condition of pitch, more turn, fatigue and pressure).
Only the physically strongest and mentally toughest are able to perform well consistently in 4th innings.
Here are some stats for 4th innings:
Shoaib Malik is 3rd best player of 4th innings in the world
When compared 4th innings average of all the players ever played tests (at least 10 4th innings), Malik is 3rd highest in the world.
obviously he is the highest 4th innings averaged player for Pakistan.
Player Span Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 0
B Mitchell (SA) 1929-1949 12 12 5 629 189*
89.85 1 4 0
JB Stollmeyer (WI) 1939-1953 10 10 4 518 104*
86.33 2 3 0
Shoaib Malik (Pak) 2003-2010 12 10 5 392 148*
78.40 1 2 1
PJP Burge (Aus) 1955-1964 15 10 6 306 53 76.50 0 2 0
DG Bradman (Aus) 1928-1948 18 15 5 734 173* 73.40 3 4 3
http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine...ualval1=innings;template=results;type=batting