Wiaan Mulder to Brian Lara: Top 7 Test Knocks of All Time

Wiaan Mulder to Brian Lara: Top 7 Test Knocks of All Time

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | July 7, 2025

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Jayasuriya hammered 340 in Colombo, propelling Sri Lanka to a world-record team total of 952/6 declared — the highest in Test history.

Sanath Jayasuriya – 340 vs India (1997)

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Hutton’s marathon 364 at The Oval lasted 847 balls, showcasing his grit and patience. It remains an all-time classic in Test lore.

Len Hutton – 364 vs Australia (1938)

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At just 21, Sobers set a then-world record with his unbeaten 365 in Kingston. It remained the highest Test score for 36 years until Lara broke it.

Garfield Sobers – 365 vs Pakistan (1958)*

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South Africa’s Mulder etched his name in history with an unbeaten 367 in Bulawayo, the highest by a South African and the 4th highest score ever in Tests.

Wiaan Mulder – 367 vs Zimbabwe (2025)*

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Jayawardene’s elegant 374 in Colombo came off 572 balls, studded with 43 boundaries and a six — one of Sri Lanka’s finest Test innings.

Mahela Jayawardene – 374 vs South Africa (2006)

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Hayden briefly held the world record with a brutal 380 in Perth. He took just 437 balls, smashing 38 fours and 11 sixes in a dominant display of aggressive batting.

Matthew Hayden – 380 vs Zimbabwe (2003)

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The West Indian maestro holds the record for the highest individual score in Test history — an unbeaten 400 against England in Antigua. His iconic knock powered West Indies to 751/5 declared, a record that still stands.

Brian Lara – 400 vs England (2004)*

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