Brian Lara To Matthew Hayden: 7 Highest Individual Scores In Test Cricket History
Test cricket has always been considered the pinnacle of the sport, with its five-day format testing the patience, skill, and endurance of cricketers. Over the years, several legendary batters have etched their names in history with jaw-dropping individual scores. These innings have not only redefined the limits of batting but also demonstrated immense concentration and technique. Here are the seven highest individual scores in Test cricket history:
Brian Lara (400)
The undisputed king of Test cricket records, Brian Lara of the West Indies, holds the highest individual score in Test cricket, a monumental 400 not out against England in Antigua in 2004. This iconic knock helped the West Indies declare at 751/5, and to this day, no batter has surpassed his record-breaking feat.
Matthew Hayden (380)
Mahela Jayawardene (374)
Sir Garfield Sobers (365)
Len Hutton (364)
Sanath Jayasuriya (340)
Sri Lanka’s explosive opener, Sanath Jayasuriya, is best known for his limited-overs exploits, but his 340 against India in 1997 remains one of the greatest innings in Test cricket. His knock came off 578 balls and was laced with 36 boundaries and 2 sixes. Jayasuriya’s monumental effort helped Sri Lanka post a staggering 952/6 declared, the highest team total in Test history.