Test cricket, the final examination of a cricketer’s skill and flexibility, has seen some true individual performance with the bat. These are the innings that cross the centuries only, spreading to the scope of triple and even quadruple, leaving an indelible mark on record books.
Historical feat of Vian Malder in Bulawayo
Recently, the cricketing world stopped its breath South Africa’s Vian Malder threatened to write history again, 334 delivery not a stunning 367 Zimbabwe In Bulawayo in 2025. Large -scale knocks include 43 fours and 4 maximum. While he eventually selected to declare the innings, just shy from the all-time record, the innings of the radiant stands as a will for his burial talent and holds them firmly in the batsmen’s aristocratic company, who has produced the highest individual scores in the longest format of the game.
Here are the top 5 personal scores in Test cricket:
1. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 400 Not Out vs England, St. John’s, 2004
The undisputed king of Test Batting Records, Brian Lara Test cricket has a unique pride to score the highest personal score – against an unbeaten 400 England St. John’s, in Antigua, in 2004. His unbeaten 400 concentration, elegant strokeplay, and calculations were an excellent work of his ability to perform in a will and his ability to perform under immense pressure. This innings remains a solitary peak in Test cricket, a goal that inspires the astonishment and challenges future generations.
2. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 380 vs. Zimbabwe, Perth, 2003
The second record for the highest personal test score was that of Australia’s powerful opener, Matthew Hayden. In 2003, he had a performance of 380 utter cruel force and tireless scoring against Zimbabwe in Perth. Hayden, known for his aggressive approach, provoked Zimbabwe’s bowling attack on a sharp penette pitch, reaching its triple century at a surprising speed. While his record was short -lived, Hayden’s 380 strengthened his place as one of the most destructive openers of his era.
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3. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 375 vs. England, St. John’s, 1994
Lara’s first entry in record books was in 1994, when she scored a royal 375 against England, once again in St. John’s. His classical technology, with their ability to find the best time and gap, allowed them to submit runs with both elegance and efficiency. The knock was characterized by its immense patience and artistry, which establishes a new benchmark for personal talent in Test cricket and achieved even more achievement even after a decade.
4. Mahela Jayawardane (Sri Lanka) – 374 vs South Africa, Colombo, 2006
Sri Lankan Mestro Mahela Jayawardane In 2006, a brilliant 374 was prepared against South Africa in Colombo, an innings that the right -handed batsman has the distinction of being the highest score in the test history. This epic knock was part of the record-breaking partnership of 624 runs Kumar Sangakkara, Which further outlined its importance. Jayawardene’s innings was a mixture of grace, excellent time and deep understanding of their home conditions. He carefully built his innings, displaying anything loose and a huge array of stroke.
5. Vian Mulder (South Africa) – 367 Not Out vs Zimbabwe, Bulwayo, 2025
The most recent joint for this magnificent list, 367 unbeaten in the cricket world against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo in 2025 has made a stir in the cricket world. As the Stand-in Captain, the Mulder demonstrated an extraordinary creation and a new aggressive streak, dominating the Zimbabwe’s attack when he moved to the crease. His innings was a panoramic mixture of powerful hitting and calculated risks, as he inspired South Africa for a malignant clan. While the strategic decision to declare the innings meant that it decreased from Lara’s world record, the 367 of the Mulder is now the highest score by South African in the test history and the fifth highest.
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