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Wiaan Mulder to Brian Lara: Top 5 highest individual scores in Test Cricket history
Wiann Mulder joins elite club following his explosive knock against Zimbabwe, here’s a look at the top 5 highest individual scores in Test cricket history.
Last Updated on - July 7, 2025 5:33 PM IST
Wiaan Mulder to Brian Lara: Top 5 highest individual scores in Test Cricket history
01. Brain Lara (400*)
Former West Indies batter Brian Lara tops the list of the highest individual scores in Test cricket history. He scored an unbeaten 400 runs off 582 deliveries, including 43 fours and four sixes. This monumental innings came against England in 2004.
02. Matthew Hayden (380)
Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden ranks second on the list of top 5 highest individual scores in Test Cricket history. He smashed 380 runs off 437 deliveries which included 38 fours and 11 sixes. This explosive innings came against Zimbabwe in 2003
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03. Brain Lara (375)
Former West Indies great Brian Lara also holds the third spot on the list, having scored 375 runs against England in 1994. His remarkable innings came off 538 deliveries and included 45 fours. Lara remains the only player in Test cricket history to have recorded two individual scores of 350 or more.
04. Mahela Jayawardene (374)
Former Sri Lankan player Mahela Jayawardene ranks fourth on the list, having scored 374 runs against South Africa in 2006 at Colombo. He played the massive innings off 572 balls, which included 43 fours and one six.
05. Wiaan Mulder (367 runs)
Wiaan Mulder scripted history by scoring 367 runs against Zimbabwe in his debut match as captain. He played a sensational innings off 334 balls, which included 47 fours and 4 sixes.