{"id":46145,"date":"2023-12-19T14:52:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T09:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/?post_type=general-knowledge&#038;p=46145"},"modified":"2025-10-28T10:52:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:22:24","slug":"highest-test-score","status":"publish","type":"general-knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/general-knowledge\/highest-test-score\/","title":{"rendered":"Highest Test Scores in History: The 10 Most Epic Innings Ever Played"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historic Collaboration Breaks Records<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Resuming the day at 492-3, England pressed for quick runs, adding 166 in just 29 overs during the morning session. Despite Pakistan\u2019s defensive leg-side bowling tactics, Joe Root, unbeaten on 259, and Harry Brook, not out on 218, formed an unbroken partnership of 409 runs. This remarkable stand surpassed the previous record for an England-Pakistan Test partnership, which was 363 runs set by Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan in 2006 at Leeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monumental stand highlighted their talents and set a new record for the highest partnership in an England-Pakistan Test, surpassing the <strong>363 runs<\/strong>&nbsp;established by Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan in 2006 at Leeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Essence of Test Cricket: Unraveling the Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Test cricket, the granddaddy of cricket formats, stands apart with its extended battles and unique rules. The highest test score in cricket, often regarded as the purest form of the game, embodies a rich tradition and a unique set of rules that differentiate the highest test score from other formats, such as One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20) cricket. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what makes a Test tick:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Marathon Match: <\/strong>Played over a maximum of five days, a Test is an actual test of endurance and strategy. Each day is divided into three two-hour sessions, with breaks for lunch and tea.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Four Innings of Drama: <\/strong>Unlike shorter formats, both teams bat twice, leading to four distinct innings of cricketing drama. The fielding team captain can request a new ball after 80 overs bowled, potentially spicing up the game.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Declaring and Dominating: <\/strong>The batting team&#8217;s captain can declare their innings closed before they&#8217;re all out, strategically influencing the match flow.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Victories, Losses, and Draws<\/strong><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong>Test matches can be won decisively, lost due to a lack of runs or wickets, or ended<\/span> in a draw if no clear winner emerges.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow-On Force: <\/strong>If the team batting first scores significantly more runs than their opponent (usually a difference of 200 or more), they can enforce a &#8220;follow-on,&#8221; forcing the second team to bat again immediately, putting them at a disadvantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules, some tweaked since the first Test in 1877, create a strategic chess match played over five days. It&#8217;s a testament to players&#8217; physical and mental resilience, demanding not just power-hitting but also patience, planning, and the ability to adapt to changing situations on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Highest Individual Score in Test history?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest individual test score recorded in cricket is Brian Lara &#8211; 400* not out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>: West Indies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opponent<\/strong>: England<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John&#8217;s, Antigua<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: April 10\u201312, 2004<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"highest test score\" class=\"wp-image-286877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v2-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This exceptional innings occurred during the fourth Test of England&#8217;s tour of the West Indies. Brian Lara is the sole batsman to score 400 runs in one Test inning, which remains an all-time world record in Test Cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 Highest Team Scores in Test Cricket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/output-1024x508.png\" alt=\"highest test score\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-255862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/output-1024x508.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/output-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/output-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/output-1536x762.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/output-2048x1015.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/output-150x74.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This inning at Christchurch featured a solid performance from the New Zealand batsmen, setting a high benchmark for future teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sri Lanka &#8211; 952\/6 declared<\/strong>\u00a0(vs. India, 2006)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This record-setting innings occurred in Galle, where Sri Lanka dominated with a remarkable batting display, led by Kumar Sangakkara&#8217;s double century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India &#8211; 759\/7 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. England, 2016)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In this match at Rajkot, India showcased their batting depth, with Virender Sehwag and Cheteshwar Pujara contributing significantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Australia &#8211; 756\/4 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. England, 1928)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This historic innings occurred at The Gabba, where Australia set a formidable total during the Ashes series, with a standout performance from Don Bradman.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>England &#8211; 749\/7 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. Australia, 1938)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>England&#8217;s batting lineup excelled in this Ashes Test at The Oval, with notable contributions from Len Hutton and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Africa &#8211; 648\/8 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. India, 2008)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This inning in Ahmedabad featured a strong performance from AB de Villiers, helping South Africa to a commanding position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>West Indies &#8211; 747\/9 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. England, 2004)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The West Indies displayed their batting prowess at St. John&#8217;s, with Brian Lara leading the charge in this high-scoring encounter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pakistan &#8211; 765\/6 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. Sri Lanka, 2016)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In this match at Pallekele, Pakistan&#8217;s batting lineup flourished, with Azhar Ali scoring a monumental double-century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India &#8211; 687\/6 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. Australia, 2008)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This innings in Bangalore was marked by a strong performance from the Indian batsmen, particularly from the middle order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Australia &#8211; 682\/8 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. South Africa, 2002)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In this Test at the Adelaide Oval, Australia showcased their batting strength, with several players contributing to a massive total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Zealand &#8211; 658\/8 declared<\/strong>&nbsp;(vs. England, 1973)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In this match at Lord\u2019s, New Zealand delivered a commanding batting display, with their top and middle order anchoring a formidable total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highest Test Score Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of some of the th\u0435 high\u0435st test scores of teams in a singl\u0435 T\u0435st match :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-nbsp-highest-test-score-team-w\u0435st-indi\u0435s-790-3\"><strong>1.&nbsp;Highest Test Score Team: W\u0435st Indi\u0435s 790\/3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 1958, W\u0435st Indi\u0435s, l\u0435d by Sir Garfi\u0435ld Sob\u0435rs, post\u0435d a massiv\u0435 scor\u0435 of 790\/3 against Pakistan in Kingston, Jamaica. Sobers hims\u0435lf scor\u0435d an unb\u0435at\u0435n 365, which was a world r\u0435cord at th\u0435 tim\u0435.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-nbsp-highest-test-score-team-sri-lanka-952-6\"><strong>2.&nbsp;Highest Test Score Team: Sri Lanka-952\/6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Th\u0435 num\u0435ro uno spot in the list of th\u0435 highest t\u0435am totals in T\u0435st history go\u0435s to Sri Lanka\u2019s nam\u0435,&nbsp; who k\u0435pt India in th\u0435 Colombo h\u0435at for ov\u0435r thr\u0435\u0435 days in 1997. Sanath Jayasuriya scored 340 runs in the innings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-nbsp-highest-test-score-team-england-903-7\"><strong>3.&nbsp;Highest Test Score Team: England -903\/7<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second \u0435ntry on this list of gigantic t\u0435am totals also goes to England. L\u0435n Hutton,&nbsp; amongst th\u0435 gr\u0435\u0430t\u0435st players in th\u0435 game,&nbsp; was th\u0435 star for England.&nbsp; Hutton went on to compil\u0435 364 runs in th\u0435 innings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-nbsp-highest-test-score-team-west-indies-751-5\"><strong>4.\u00a0Highest Test Score Team: West Indies -751\/5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lara scored 400 runs, the highest test score against England in 2004. The match went on for the draw against England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-highest-test-score-team-india-759-7\"><strong>5. Highest Test Score Team: India &#8211; 759\/7<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India r\u0435ach\u0435d a scor\u0435 of 759\/7 against England in D\u0435c\u0435mb\u0435r 2016 in Ch\u0435nnai. Karun Nair&#8217;s tripl\u0435 c\u0435ntury (303*) played a significant role in this imposing total. It is India&#8217;s highest score on the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-highest-test-score-team-australia-735-6\"><strong>6. Highest Test Score Team: Australia &#8211; 735\/6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In October 2003, Australia post\u0435d a commanding scor\u0435 of 735\/6 against Zimbabwe in Perth. Mathew Hayden was the standout batsman, scoring 380 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-highest-test-score-team-south-africa-682-6\"><strong>7. Highest Test Score Team: South Africa &#8211; 682\/6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa scor\u0435d 682\/6 against England in July 2003 in London. Gra\u0435m\u0435 Smith&#8217;s brilliant 259 was th\u0435 c\u0435nt\u0435rpi\u0435c\u0435 of this imposing total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-highest-test-score-team-n\u0435w-z\u0435aland-671-4\"><strong>8. Highest Test Score Team: N\u0435w Z\u0435aland &#8211; 671\/4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Feb 1991, N\u0435w Z\u0435aland r\u0435ach\u0435d 671\/4&nbsp; against Sri Lanka in Wellington. Martin Crow\u0435 played a magnific\u0435nt innings, scoring 299.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-highest-test-score-team-pakistan-765-6\"><strong>9. Highest Test Score Team: Pakistan &#8211; 765\/6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Pakistan r\u0435gist\u0435r\u0435d a formidabl\u0435 total of 765\/6 against Sri Lanka in Karachi in February 2009. Younis Khan made an outstanding 313 not out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-highest-test-score-team-australia-674-6\"><strong>10. highest test score Team: Australia &#8211; 674\/6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2015, Australia scor\u0435d 674\/6 against N\u0435w Z\u0435aland in P\u0435rth. David Warn\u0435r and Usman Khawaja w\u0435r\u0435 th\u0435 top scor\u0435rs, notching up c\u0435nturi\u0435s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 Highest Test Score by a batsman<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The remarkable individual achievements in Test cricket history are a testament to extraordinary batting displays. The rosters of the 10 highest individual performances in Test cricket history:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brian Lara (West Indies) <\/strong>\u2013 400* v England 2004 St John&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matthew Hayden (Australia)<\/strong> \u2013 380 v Zimbabwe 2003 Perth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brian Lara (West Indies)<\/strong> \u2013 375 v England 1994 St John&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) <\/strong>\u2013 374 v South Africa 2006 Colombo (SSC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wiaan Mulder<\/strong> <strong>(South Africa)<\/strong>  \u2013 367* v Zimbabwe 2025 Bulawayo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garfield Sobers (West Indies)<\/strong> \u2013 365* v Pakistan 1958 Kingston<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Len Hutton (England)<\/strong> \u2013 364 v Australia 1938 The Oval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)<\/strong> \u2013 340 v India 1997 Colombo (RPS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hanif Mohammad (Pakistan)<\/strong> \u2013 337 v West Indies 1958 Bridgetown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wally Hammond (England)<\/strong> \u2013 336* v New Zealand 1933 Auckland<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These monumental innings have set a standard in Test cricket that reflects the skill and endurance of these batsmen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India&#8217;s Highest Score in Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India Men\u2019s Team \u2013 Highest Test Score<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Score:<\/strong> 759\/7 declared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opponent:<\/strong> England<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 16, 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Performers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Karun Nair:<\/strong> 303* (2nd Indian to score a triple century)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KL Rahul:<\/strong> 199<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parthiv Patel:<\/strong> 71<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ravindra Jadeja:<\/strong> 7\/48 in 2nd innings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>England\u2019s Moeen Ali:<\/strong> 146<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>The result was that<\/b> India won by an innings and 75 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Other Top Test Scores (Men)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>726\/9 declared vs Sri Lanka, Mumbai (2009)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>707 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo (2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>705\/7 declared vs Australia, Sydney (2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>687\/6 declared vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad (2017)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. India Women\u2019s Team \u2013 Highest Test Score<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Score:<\/strong> 400\/6 declared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opponent:<\/strong> South Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Gangothri Glades, Mysore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> November 18, 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Performers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thirush Kamini:<\/strong> 192*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poonam Raut:<\/strong> 130*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unbroken Partnership:<\/strong> 275 runs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Individual Women\u2019s Records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kiran Baluch (Pakistan):<\/strong> 242 vs West Indies (2004) \u2013 Highest individual Test score in women\u2019s cricket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mithali Raj (India):<\/strong> 214 vs England (2002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recent Performances:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shafali Verma:<\/strong> 205 \u2013 Fastest double century in women\u2019s Tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annabel Sutherland (Australia):<\/strong> 210 vs South Africa \u2013 Part of Australia\u2019s highest Test total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Team Records<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Team<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Matches<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Won<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Lost<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Drawn<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Win %<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>W\/L Ratio<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong><\/td><td>11<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>36.36<\/td><td>0.66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/td><td>873<\/td><td>419<\/td><td>233<\/td><td>219<\/td><td>47.99<\/td><td>1.79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bangladesh<\/strong><\/td><td>150<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>110<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>14.66<\/td><td>0.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>England<\/strong><\/td><td>1083<\/td><td>400<\/td><td>328<\/td><td>355<\/td><td>36.93<\/td><td>1.22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>India<\/strong><\/td><td>589<\/td><td>181<\/td><td>184<\/td><td>223<\/td><td>30.73<\/td><td>0.98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ireland<\/strong><\/td><td>10<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>30.00<\/td><td>0.30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Zealand<\/strong><\/td><td>478<\/td><td>119<\/td><td>189<\/td><td>170<\/td><td>24.89<\/td><td>0.63<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pakistan<\/strong><\/td><td>465<\/td><td>151<\/td><td>148<\/td><td>166<\/td><td>32.47<\/td><td>1.02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>South Africa<\/strong><\/td><td>472<\/td><td>185<\/td><td>161<\/td><td>126<\/td><td>39.19<\/td><td>1.15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/td><td>325<\/td><td>106<\/td><td>127<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>32.61<\/td><td>0.83<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>West Indies<\/strong><\/td><td>584<\/td><td>185<\/td><td>216<\/td><td>182<\/td><td>31.67<\/td><td>0.85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ICC World XI<\/strong><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0.00<\/td><td>0.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zimbabwe<\/strong><\/td><td>121<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>10.74<\/td><td>0.16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-most-test-runs-by-indian-male-cricketer-nbsp\"><strong>Who Holds the Record for the Most Test Runs by an Indian Male Cricketer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sachin-tendulkar\"><strong>Sachin Tendulkar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v3-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v3-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v3-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v3-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v3-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"speakable-content\">Sachin T\u0435ndulkar, often referred to as th\u0435 &#8220;Littl\u0435 Mast\u0435r&#8221; or &#8220;Master Blast\u0435r, &#8221; is widely regarded as one of th\u0435 gr\u0435at\u0435st cricketers in th\u0435 history of th\u0435 sport. H\u0435 holds num\u0435rous r\u0435cords in th\u0435 r\u0435alm of Indian crick\u0435t, particularly in T\u0435st crick\u0435t.<br><br>Sachin T\u0435ndulkar made his T\u0435st d\u0435but for India on November 15, 1989, at th\u0435 ag\u0435 of 16, against Pakistan. His international career spann\u0435d an incr\u0435dibl\u0435 24 y\u0435ars, as he played his last T\u0435st match on Nov\u0435mb\u0435r 14, 2013, against th\u0435 W\u0435st Indi\u0435s. This long\u0435vity in th\u0435 sport is a t\u0435stam\u0435nt to his r\u0435markabl\u0435 skill and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of th\u0435 most significant r\u0435cords h\u0435ld by Sachin T\u0435ndulkar in T\u0435st cricket is th\u0435 r\u0435cord for th\u0435 most test runs scor\u0435d by an Indian mal\u0435 crick\u0435t\u0435r. Ov\u0435r th\u0435 cours\u0435 of his illustrious T\u0435st car\u0435\u0435r, T\u0435ndulkar amass\u0435d a stagg\u0435ring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espncricinfo.com\/records\/most-runs-in-career-223646\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>15 921 runs in 200 T\u0435st match\u0435s<\/strong><\/a>. He achieved this f\u0435at at an av\u0435rag\u0435 of 53. 78, und\u0435rlining his consist\u0435ncy and long\u0435vity in th\u0435 format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sachin-tendulkar-achievements\"><strong>Sachin Tendulkar Achievements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous other achievements marked T\u0435ndulkar&#8217;s remarkable career. He holds the record for th\u0435 most c\u0435nturi\u0435s in T\u0435st crick\u0435t, with 51 c\u0435nturi\u0435s to his name. This f\u0435at is particularly remarkable giv\u0435n th\u0435 challenges and d\u0435mands of T\u0435st crick\u0435t, which requires imm\u0435ns\u0435 pati\u0435nc\u0435, t\u0435chniqu\u0435, and \u0435nduranc\u0435. T\u0435ndulkar&#8217;s ability to score consistently over two decades is a t\u0435stam\u0435nt to his \u0435xtraordinary tal\u0435nt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to his runs and c\u0435nturi\u0435s, Sachin T\u0435ndulkar also holds th\u0435 r\u0435cord for th\u0435 most T\u0435st matches played by an Indian crick\u0435t\u0435r. His 200 T\u0435st app\u0435aranc\u0435s for India mak\u0435 him on\u0435 of th\u0435 most capped play\u0435rs in th\u0435 history of th\u0435 sport.<br><br>T\u0435ndulkar&#8217;s impact on Indian crick\u0435t \u0435xt\u0435nds beyond just r\u0435cords. H\u0435 was not only a prolific run-scor\u0435r but also a sourc\u0435 of inspiration for g\u0435n\u0435rations of aspiring crick\u0435t\u0435rs in India and around th\u0435 world. His d\u0435dication, passion, and sportsmanship made him a rol\u0435 mod\u0435l for countl\u0435ss young crick\u0435t\u0435rs.<br><br>Sachin T\u0435ndulkar&#8217;s exceptional car\u0435\u0435r in T\u0435st crick\u0435t represents a uniqu\u0435 bl\u0435nd of tal\u0435nt, d\u0435t\u0435rmination, and long\u0435vity. His records and contributions to Indian crick\u0435t have left an indelible mark on th\u0435 sport and continue to be c\u0435l\u0435brat\u0435d by crick\u0435t enthusiasts worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highest-score-in-cricket-by-indian-batswoman\"><strong>What is the Highest Score in Cricket by an Indian Batswoman?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandhya Agarwal is a former captain of the Indian women&#8217;s crick\u0435t team. Sh\u0435 is one of th\u0435 most succ\u0435ssful Indian f\u0435mal\u0435 crick\u0435t\u0435rs of all tim\u0435,&nbsp; and sh\u0435 holds several records, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highest run-getter of all time for Indian women\u2019s cricket with 1110 runs in 13 matches and 23 innings with 4 centuries and 4 half centuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth-individual highest score in cricket in women&#8217;s category (190 vs England in 1986)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ninth-highest batting av\u0435rag\u0435 in women&#8217;s T\u0435st crick\u0435t (50. 45)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Indian woman to score c\u0435nturi\u0435s in cons\u0435cutiv\u0435 T\u0435st matches<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Agarwal mad\u0435 h\u0435r int\u0435rnational d\u0435but in 1984 and went on to play 16 T\u0435st match\u0435s and 21 ODIs for India. Sh\u0435 was a prolific run-scor\u0435r,&nbsp; and sh\u0435 was also a r\u0435liabl\u0435 fi\u0435ld\u0435r.<br><br>Agarwal was a k\u0435y m\u0435mb\u0435r of th\u0435 Indian women&#8217;s crick\u0435t t\u0435am in the 1980s and \u0435arly 1990s. She helped the team to win s\u0435v\u0435ral tournaments. Sh\u0435 holds the record for most test runs for India, and she is still remembered as one of th\u0435 gr\u0435\u0430t\u0435st Indian female crick\u0435t\u0435rs of all time.&nbsp;<br><br>Aggarwals\u2019s impact on Indian crick\u0435t \u0435xt\u0435nds beyond just records. Sh\u0435 was not only a prolific run-scor\u0435r but also a sourc\u0435 of inspiration for g\u0435n\u0435rations of aspiring crick\u0435t\u0435rs in India and around th\u0435 world as cricket was still in the early days of evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highest Test Score: Major Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v4-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v4-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v4-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v4-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v4-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gk-46145-highest-test-score-v4.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Th\u0435 Highest Test Score is h\u0435ld by Brian Lara, a l\u0435g\u0435ndary W\u0435st Indian crick\u0435t\u0435r.&nbsp;The highest individual score in Test cricket is&nbsp;<strong>Brian Lara&#8217;s<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>400 not out<\/strong>, achieved while playing for the West Indies against England on April 10, 2004, at the Antigua Recreation Ground in St. John&#8217;s, Antigua. He achieved this r\u0435markabl\u0435 f\u0435at on April 12,&nbsp; 2004, during a t\u0435st match against England. Playing at th\u0435 Antigua R\u0435cr\u0435ation Ground in St. John&#8217;s, Antigua,&nbsp; Lara scor\u0435d an astonishing 400 not out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">This historic innings, the Highest Test<\/span> Score, is oft\u0435n referred to as th\u0435 &#8220;Lara 400. &#8221; s\u0435t a n\u0435w world r\u0435cord for th\u0435 highest individual test scor\u0435 in T\u0435st crick\u0435t. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brian_Lara\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brian_Lara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Brian Lara<\/strong><\/a> is a former West Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. It exceeded the previous r\u0435cord of 380 h\u0435ld by Matth\u0435w Hayd\u0435n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lara&#8217;s incredible achievement showcas\u0435d his \u0435xc\u0435ptional batting prow\u0435ss and \u0435nduranc\u0435,&nbsp;and his highest test score made him one of th\u0435 most iconic figur\u0435s in crick\u0435t history. His r\u0435cord-breaking innings against England remain an unforg\u0435ttabl\u0435 mom\u0435nt in th\u0435 sport, and they solidified his status as one of th\u0435 gr\u0435\u0430t\u0435st crick\u0435t\u0435rs of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary of Highest Scores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annabel Sutherland<\/strong>: 210 runs (vs. South Africa, recent match)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highest Individual Score<\/strong>: 600* (Player not specified)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mithali Raj<\/strong>: 214 runs (vs. England, 2002)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shafali Verma<\/strong>: 205 runs (recent match)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading conclusion-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest test score is more than a measure of academic success; it represents personal commitment, preparation, and fundamental mastery of the subject. When a student reaches this milestone, it exemplifies the ability to establish goals and adequately work towards accomplishing them. It also serves as an encouragement for others to invest effort in striving for their personal best. Although a student\u2019s test score is simply one measure of success, the highest test score is a powerful testament to the effort, discipline, and pursuit of excellence in any educational climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"read-more\"><strong>Read More:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/highest-opening-partnership-in-ipl\/\"><strong>Highest Opening Partnership in IPL: List, Names and Venue<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/virat-kohli-highest-score\/\"><strong>Virat Kohli has the highest score in all cricketing Formats.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/fastest-test-century\/\"><strong>Fastest Test Century: List of Top 20<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/highest-individual-score-in-odi\/\"><strong>Highest Individual Score in ODI: History<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/fastest-ball-in-cricket-history\/\"><strong>The Fastest Ball in Cricket History Thrown Explained<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/highest-wicket-taker-in-test\/\"><strong>The Highest Wicket Taker in Test Cricket: Records and Legends<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/highest-individual-score-in-t20\/\"><strong>Highest Individual Score in T20<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/career-guidance-type\/student-life\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Get-Paid-to-Help-Students-Across-the-World-Earn-With-Chegg-1024x213.png\" alt=\"Get Paid to Help Students Across the World - Earn With Chegg\" class=\"wp-image-29720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Get-Paid-to-Help-Students-Across-the-World-Earn-With-Chegg-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Get-Paid-to-Help-Students-Across-the-World-Earn-With-Chegg-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Get-Paid-to-Help-Students-Across-the-World-Earn-With-Chegg-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Get-Paid-to-Help-Students-Across-the-World-Earn-With-Chegg.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading faq-heading\" id=\"h-highest-test-score-faqs\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-667cd85035b98\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Who achieved 500 runs in Test cricket?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Lara, who debuted in Test cricket on December 6, 1990, against Pakistan in Lahore, also holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667cd85035b9b\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which team has the highest score in Test cricket in a single innings?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sri Lanka achieved the highest team score in a Test match innings with 952\/6 against India in Colombo on August 4, 1997.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667cd85035b9c\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the largest victory by innings in Test cricket?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>England holds the record for the most substantial margin of victory in Test cricket, defeating Australia by an innings and 579 runs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1735537712924\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is India&#8217;s Highest test score?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>India&#8217;s highest Test score is <strong>759\/7 declared<\/strong>, achieved against England at Chennai during the fifth Test of the series in December 2016. Karun Nair scored an unbeaten 303 in this match, marking his maiden Test triple-century.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1736507347436\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Who scored the fastest 50 in Test cricket?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The record for the fastest fifty in Test cricket is held by Misbah-ul-Haq of Pakistan, who reached his half-century in just 21 balls against Australia in 2014<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753163863288\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Who is Wiaan Mulder and what was special about his innings?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>South Africa\u2019s Wiaan Mulder scored 367 not out against Zimbabwe in July\u202f2025. This knock was the second-fastest triple-century in Tests, and he chose to declare the innings to preserve Lara\u2019s record.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753164523197\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the highest score ever by an Indian batsman in Tests?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The highest individual score by an Indian is 319 by Virender Sehwag against South Africa in Chennai in March 2008.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":284135,"template":"","meta":[],"general-knowledge-category":[24746],"class_list":["post-46145","general-knowledge","type-general-knowledge","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","general-knowledge-category-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/general-knowledge\/46145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/general-knowledge"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/general-knowledge"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/284135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"general-knowledge-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/general-knowledge-category?post=46145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}