We all know that, the oldest format in which cricket is played is Test format. This format is the ultimate test for the patience, fitness, determination and talent of a cricketer whether he is a bowler or batsman because the test matches have no limit for the overs unlike the ODI and T20 format of the game. There are many players whose body broke down in this format and they stop playing the Tests but then there are some legends who mark their name in the history by their tremendous performances.
Let’s get to know about the top 5 highest individual score in Test matches till date.
Most Runs in an Innings in Test Cricket – Top 5
| Rank | Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian C Lara | 400* | 582 | 43 | 4 | 68.72 | West Indies | Vs. England | St John’s, Antigua | 10 Apr 2004 |
| 2. | Matthew L Hayden | 380 | 437 | 38 | 11 | 86.95 | Australia | Vs. Zimbabwe | Perth, Australia | 09 Oct 2003 |
| 3. | Brian C Lara | 375 | 538 | 45 | – | 69.70 | West Indies | Vs. England | St John’s, Antigua | 16 Apr 1994 |
| 4. | Mahela Jayawardene | 374 | 572 | 43 | 1 | 65.38 | Sri Lanka | Vs. South Africa | Colombo (SSC), Sri Lanka | 27 Jul 2006 |
| 5. | Garry Sobers | 365* | – | 38 | – | – | West Indies | Vs. Pakistan | Kingston, Jamaica | 26 Feb 1958 |
Let’s Get Some Detailed Information About These Legendary Knocks.
1. Brian Lara
Brian Charles Lar, is known as one of the greatest batsman of all time. He is a former player and captain of Caribbean side, West Indies. He is a former left – handed batter who hit massive knocks for the West Indies team. He made many records during his cricketing career and also the record of highest individual score in history of cricket in an inning by any batsman.
He scored 400 runs not out on 582 balls including 43 fours and 4 sixes with strike rate of 68.72. He played that unbelievable knock while playing against England in 4th test on 10 April 2004 at St. John’s, Antigua. He batted in that match for 778 minutes on the ground.
2. Matthew Hayden
Matthew Lawrence Hayden, is an Australian cricket commentator and one of most aggressive playing left – handed opening batsman. In his cricketing career of 15 years, he contributed his bet to the Australian team, and was a member of Australian team which won both 2003 Cricket World Cup and 2007 Cricket World Cup.
He is the second person after Brian Lara to make a record of highest individual score of 380 runs on 437 balls which includes 38 fours and 11 sixes at the strike rate of 86.95. He batted for 622 minutes in that inning. He played this inning against Zimbabwe on 9 October 2003 at Perth, Australia during Zimbabwe’s tour of Australia in 2003.
3. Brian Lara
The only man to make his appearance 2 times in the list of top 5 highest individual scores in test match, this not only shows his consistent performance but also his passion towards the game, to give his best every time he came on the field to play for his team. He scored 375 runs on 538 balls with strike rate of 69.70 includes 45 fours and batted for 766 minutes. He hit that knock against England on 16 April 1994 at St. John’s, Antigua.
4. Mahela Jayawardene
The legendary former cricketer and captain of Sri Lanka, who is known as one of the greatest batsman from Sri Lanka. He led the team from 2004-2013 and made many records during this period. He is 3rd player after Brian Lara and Matthew Hayden, 4th in this list with highest individual score in a test match.He scored 374 runs on 572 balls in 752 minutes including 43 fours and 1 six with the strike rate of 68.30, at Colombo, Sri Lanka. He was playing that match against South Africa on 27 July 2006.
5. Sir Garry Sobers
Sir Garfield St. Aubrum Sobers, also known as Sir Garry Sobers, was a former cricketer who known as one of the greatest all-rounder of all time. He also being captain of West Indies team from 1965 – 1972. Originally given the debuted as a bowler later promoted in the batting order and proved himself as one of the greatest all-rounder. He made the record individual of 365 not out in 1958 until Brian Lara scored 375 in 1994 and broke his record.
Sir Garry Sobers made this huge score batting 614 minutes including 38 fours. He played that knock of 375 not out against Pakistan on 26 February 1958, at Kingston, Jamaica.
By knowing about these legends and their achievements in the toughest format of cricket, we can say that, they not only marked their names in history books but inspired the upcoming generations to give their best to achieve top marks not only individually but also for their team.
