Top 10 Highest Innings Totals In Test Cricket

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1. Sri Lanka (August, 1997)

Sri Lanka hold the record for the most runs in a single Test innings, scoring 952 against India in 1997. Sri Lanka opening batter Sanath Jayasuriya stood out as he scored 340 runs in that innings.

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2. England (August, 1938)

With a remarkable 903 runs against Australia, England recorded the second highest innings total in Test cricket history.

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3. England (April, 1930)

England set a formidable 849 run total versus the West Indies in 1930, which stands as the third-highest innings total in Test history.

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4. England (October, 2024)

Ben Stokes-led England scored 823 runs against Pakistan in 2024, marking it the fourth highest Test innings score.

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5. West Indies (February, 1958)

With a formidable total of 790 runs against Pakistan in 1958, West Indies demonstrated their cricketing prowess in Test cricket.

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7. Sri Lanka (November, 2009)

Sri Lanka scored 760 runs against India in Ahmedabad in 2009, marking the seventh-highest Test innings total ever.

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8. India (December, 2016)

India’s 759-run total against England in 2016 highlights their dominance at home, ranking among cricket’s top Test innings scores.

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9. Australia (June, 1955)

Australia brought up a 758-run total against West Indies in 1955 which stands as 9th highest Test innings score in cricket history.

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10. Sri Lanka (July, 2006)

Last on the list but in no way the least comes Sri Lanka’s powerful 756-run performance against South Africa in 2006, ranking among the most iconic innings totals of all time

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