Ranking of the Highest Individual Scores in Test Cricket Globally in 2025
In the world of Test cricket, there are moments that stand out as truly remarkable. One such aspect is the highest individual scores, those magnificent knocks that have left an indelible mark on the game's history. Let's take a journey through some of these record-breaking innings.
In 1933, Wally Hammond, an English batsman, etched his name into the annals of Test cricket by scoring 336 runs against New Zealand at Eden Park. This was not just any match, but the second Test of the series, and Hammond remained undefeated throughout, breaking Don Bradman's record for the highest Test score at the time.
A year later, Wally Hammond repeated his heroics, this time against New Zealand, scoring another 336 runs without getting out. This time, it was in the fifth Test of the series, a testament to his consistency and skill.
Fast forward to 1938, and Len Hutton, another English batsman, set a new record with his 364 runs against Australia at The Oval. This score stood for 20 years, a testament to its significance in the sport's history.
In the same year, David Warner, an Australian batsman, scored 335 runs against Pakistan in a day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval. This was during the second Test of the series, helping Australia to an impressive 589/3 declared.
The highest ever individual scores in Test cricket that still stand are: Brian Lara (West Indies) with 400 not out, Matthew Hayden (Australia) with 380, and Sir Donald Bradman (Australia) with 334.
Brian Lara, in 2004, broke all records with his unbroken 400 against England, a score that still stands today.
Garfield Sobers, another West Indian legend, scored 365 runs without getting out against Pakistan in 1958, breaking Len Hutton's record and eclipsing the West Indies to 790/3 declared.
Sanath Jayasuriya, a Sri Lankan batsman, holds two notable records. In 1994, he scored 340 runs against Pakistan, and in 1997, he set the record for the greatest team total in Test history at the time with 952/6 declared, scoring 340 against India.
Mahela Jayawardene, another Sri Lankan right-handed batsman, scored 374 runs against South Africa in 2006.
Hanif Mohammad, a Pakistani batsman, rescued his team from a difficult situation in 1957-58, scoring 337 runs against India, and again in 1958, against the West Indies, where he made 337 runs in the first Test of the series at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.
Unfortunately, the individual score of Garfield Sobers is not mentioned in the provided paragraphs, but his contributions to the game are undeniable.
These record-breaking innings serve as a testament to the skill, determination, and talent of these cricketers. They are moments that will forever be etched in the history of Test cricket.
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