Top 30 Highest Individual Scores in Test Cricket (2025 Updated List)

Brian Lara’s unbeaten 400 is the highest individual score in Test cricket history. He made this record-breaking score against England in 2004. Even today, no one has passed this amazing record. It is seen as one of the greatest batting performances in Test cricket.

In this article, we will look at the top 30 highest individual scores in Test history. We will talk about the top 10 most famous innings, a recent entry in this special list, and also the highest individual scores by Indian Test batters.

Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in Test Cricket History

Now, let’s look closer at the top 10 best innings that show amazing batting in Test cricket:

Brian Lara (400 against England, 2004)*

Brian Lara’s unbeaten 400 against England in Antigua is a record that still amazes cricket fans. He batted for 778 minutes and faced 582 balls to score this huge total.

Lara hit 43 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. With this, he broke Matthew Hayden’s record of 380 and became the first and only player to score 400 in a Test innings.

Matthew Hayden (380 against Zimbabwe, 2003)

Matthew Hayden’s powerful 380 against Zimbabwe in Perth showed complete control. He batted for 622 minutes and hit 38 fours and 11 sixes. Hayden’s attacking style set a new record for opening batsmen in Test cricket.

Brian Lara (375 against England, 1994)

Ten years before his 400, Brian Lara made a big name for himself by scoring 375 against England in Antigua. In this brilliant innings, he hit 45 fours and broke Sir Garfield Sobers’ old record of 365.

Mahela Jayawardene (374 against South Africa, 2006)

Mahela Jayawardene’s 374 against South Africa in Colombo was a great example of focus and talent. He batted for 752 minutes and hit 43 boundaries. His innings showed how well he could play long and important knocks.

Garfield Sobers (365 against Pakistan, 1958)*

Sir Garfield Sobers’ unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in Kingston was the highest individual score for 36 years. He hit 38 boundaries in that innings. This knock proved that Sobers was one of the best all-rounders in cricket history.

Len Hutton (364 against Australia, 1938)

Len Hutton’s 364 against Australia at The Oval was a long and strong innings. He batted for 797 minutes and hit 35 fours. This score stayed as the highest individual score in Test cricket for 20 years.

Sanath Jayasuriya (340 against India, 1997)

Sanath Jayasuriya’s powerful 340 against India in Colombo showed his attacking batting style. He scored at a strike rate of 58.82 and hit 36 fours and 2 sixes.

Hanif Mohammad (337 against West Indies, 1958)

Hanif Mohammad’s 337 against the West Indies in Bridgetown was a great show of patience. He batted for 970 minutes and helped save the match for Pakistan. This innings gave him the nickname “Little Master.”

Wally Hammond (336 against New Zealand, 1933)*

Wally Hammond’s unbeaten 336 against New Zealand in Auckland was a strong and stylish innings. He hit 34 fours and 10 sixes, showing both power and grace in his batting.

David Warner (335 against Pakistan, 2019)*

David Warner’s unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in Adelaide was a strong comeback for the Australian opener. He scored at a strike rate of 80.14 and hit 39 fours and 1 six.

Harry Brook (317 against Pakistan, 2024)

In October 2024, England’s Harry Brook made his mark by scoring a brilliant 317 against Pakistan in Multan. He batted with a fast strike rate of 98.44 and hit 29 fours and 3 sixes. This amazing innings showed that Brook could become a big star in Test cricket.

Highest Individual Scores For India In Test

Indian batsmen have also made big records in Test cricket with some outstanding individual scores. Below is a table showing the top 10 highest individual scores by Indian batsmen in Tests.

From Virender Sehwag to Karun Nair’s

Virender Sehwag stands out in this list, holding the top three spots. His attacking batting changed the way openers play in Test matches. His 319 against South Africa in 2008 is still the highest individual score by an Indian in Tests.

Karun Nair’s unbeaten 303 against England in 2016 is special because he became only the second Indian to score a triple century in Tests. VVS Laxman’s 281 against Australia in 2001 at Eden Gardens is also remembered as one of the best innings in Test history because of how it changed the match and the series.

List Of Highest Individual Score in Test for India

Player	Score	Balls	SR	4s	6s	Opponent	Venue	Date
Virender Sehwag	319	304	104.93	42	5	South Africa	Chennai	26 Mar 2008
Virender Sehwag	309	375	82.40	39	6	Pakistan	Multan	28 Mar 2004
Karun Nair	303*	381	79.52	32	4	England	Chennai	16 Dec 2016
Virender Sehwag	293	254	115.35	40	7	Sri Lanka	Mumbai	02 Dec 2009
VVS Laxman	281	452	62.16	44	–	Australia	Kolkata	11 Mar 2001
Rahul Dravid	270	495	54.54	34	1	Pakistan	Rawalpindi	13 Apr 2004
Virat Kohli	254*	336	75.59	33	2	South Africa	Pune	10 Oct 2019
Virender Sehwag	254	247	102.83	47	1	Pakistan	Lahore	13 Jan 2006
Sachin Tendulkar	248*	379	65.43	35	–	Bangladesh	Dhaka	10 Dec 2004
Virat Kohli	243	287	84.66	25	–	Sri Lanka	Delhi	02 Dec 2017

Highest Individual Score in Test Cricket

Scoring big runs has always been a key part of Test cricket. Below is a table showing the 30 highest individual scores in Test history.

List Of Highest Individual Scores in Test Cricket

Player	Score	Balls	SR	4s	6s	Team	Opponent	Venue	Date
Brian Lara	400*	582	68.72	43	4	West Indies	England	St John’s	10 Apr 2004
Matthew Hayden	380	437	86.95	38	11	Australia	Zimbabwe	Perth	09 Oct 2003
Brian Lara	375	538	69.70	45	–	West Indies	England	St John’s	16 Apr 1994
Mahela Jayawardene	374	572	65.38	43	1	Sri Lanka	South Africa	Colombo (SSC)	27 Jul 2006
Garfield Sobers	365*	–	–	38	–	West Indies	Pakistan	Kingston	26 Feb 1958
Len Hutton	364	847	42.97	35	–	England	Australia	The Oval	20 Aug 1938
Sanath Jayasuriya	340	578	58.82	36	2	Sri Lanka	India	Colombo (RPS)	02 Aug 1997
Hanif Mohammad	337	–	–	24	–	Pakistan	West Indies	Bridgetown	17 Jan 1958
Wally Hammond	336*	–	–	34	10	England	New Zealand	Auckland	31 Mar 1933
David Warner	335*	418	80.14	39	1	Australia	Pakistan	Adelaide	29 Nov 2019
Mark Taylor	334*	564	59.21	32	1	Australia	Pakistan	Peshawar	15 Oct 1998
Don Bradman	334	448	74.55	46	–	Australia	England	Leeds	11 Jul 1930
Graham Gooch	333	485	68.65	43	3	England	India	Lord’s	26 Jul 1990
Chris Gayle	333	437	76.20	34	9	West Indies	Sri Lanka	Galle	15 Nov 2010
Michael Clarke	329*	468	70.29	39	1	Australia	India	Sydney	03 Jan 2012
Inzamam-ul-Haq	329	436	75.45	38	9	Pakistan	New Zealand	Lahore	01 May 2002
Andy Sandham	325	640	50.78	28	–	England	West Indies	Kingston	03 Apr 1930
Virender Sehwag	319	304	104.93	42	5	India	South Africa	Chennai	26 Mar 2008
Kumar Sangakkara	319	482	66.18	32	8	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh	Chattogram	04 Feb 2014
Chris Gayle	317	483	65.63	37	3	West Indies	South Africa	St John’s	29 Apr 2005
Harry Brook	317	322	98.44	29	3	England	Pakistan	Multan	07 Oct 2024
Younis Khan	313	568	55.10	27	4	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	Karachi	21 Feb 2009
Hashim Amla	311*	529	58.79	35	–	South Africa	England	The Oval	19 Jul 2012
Bob Simpson	311	743	41.85	23	1	Australia	England	Manchester	23 Jul 1964
John Edrich	310*	450	68.88	52	5	England	New Zealand	Leeds	08 Jul 1965
Virender Sehwag	309	375	82.40	39	6	India	Pakistan	Multan	28 Mar 2004
Ross Cowper	307	589	52.12	20	–	Australia	England	Melbourne	11 Feb 1966
Don Bradman	304	473	64.27	43	2	Australia	England	Leeds	20 Jul 1934
Karun Nair	303*	381	79.52	32	4	India	England	Chennai	16 Dec 2016
Azhar Ali	302*	469	64.39	23	2	Pakistan	West Indies	Dubai (DICS)	13 Oct 2016

Conclusion

The highest individual scores in Test cricket show a batter’s true skill, patience, and strong mind. These long innings are not just about runs—they show hard work, strong focus, and the power to face the best bowlers in the world.

From Brian Lara’s famous 400* to Harry Brook’s recent 317, these big scores continue to inspire cricketers. Indian stars like Sehwag, Kohli, and Dravid have played great innings that made history and changed important matches.

Even as new players shine and Test cricket grows, breaking Lara’s huge 400* is still one of the hardest things to do in cricket. It takes true greatness to reach that level.

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