Test cricket records: Most runs by a player in a single Test innings Identify the cricketer who holds the highest individual score in a Test match innings, along with the landmark score. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Sports
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Brian Lara — 400*
Explanation
Given
- Ask for the highest individual score in a single Test innings.
Concept/ApproachThe record is the maximum runs by an individual in one completed Test innings.
Step-by-StepBrian Lara scored an unbeaten 400 (400*) for West Indies vs England at St John's, Antigua, in April 2004.
VerificationOther large scores exist (Hayden 380; Jayawardene 374; Hutton 364; Bradman 334) but none exceed 400.
Common PitfallConfusing Lara's earlier 375 (1994) with the later record 400* (2004).
Final AnswerBrian Lara — 400*.