Test Batting Records

Test cricket is one of the toughest and longest formats of the game. Thus, it is understandable that cricketers consider their Test achievements so highly in their career. Test cricket is also the oldest format of the game, and several stalwarts have left their mark in this format. On that note, here are the greatest […]

There is no denying that the longest format of cricket is the toughest one in terms of the consistency, patience, and skills it needs. Now, to be the captain of a Test cricket team and still manage to hold on to an excellent form – that’s simply praiseworthy! The players in the list of the […]

In its glorious and long history, Test cricket has shown us some outstanding performances. This is the most challenging format of the game that has made legends out of many players, depending on how they performed in the longest format of cricket. Batsmen who have done well in Tests are highly rated because it is […]

In this article, we consider a list of top run-scorers in Test cricket in 2018. The list features a veritable who’s who of cricket. All 10 players continue to remain active in international cricket. They include such star players as Kohli, Mendis, Pujara, Root, Buttler, Karunaratne, Khawaja, Mominul Haque, Markram and Elgar. Virat Kohli (1322 […]

Test cricket is truly a test of the stamina and skills of a cricketer. Thus, the ones who have got scores as high as 11,000 and above deserve a special mention for the fans of the game. And on that note, we have brought you a list of names who have crossed the 11,000 in […]

There have been certain innings in the history of Test cricket that have been defiant and resilient. Such innings demand the utmost concentration and technical ability as the slightest lapse in concentration can lead to the dismissal of the batter’s wicket. Below, we’ve put together some of the longest innings by a batsman in Test […]

In this article, we find out who was the best run-scorer in Test cricket in 2017. Of the 10 batters we have listed, eight are still active in international cricket.  Steve Smith Former Australia skipper Steve Smith scored the most Test runs in 2017. Smith played 11 matches during the year, in which he made […]

In this article, we look at players who have scored the most sixes in a Test innings. Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram leads the pack that contains such names as Astle, Hayden, McCullum, Stokes, Hammond, Cairns, Inzamam and Gayle. The record has remained unbroken since it was set over 25 years ago. Wasim Akram (12) […]

Still revered by many as the purest form of the game, Test cricket continues to wow the world over. The advent of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021 has once again elevated the longest form of the game to an international audience, with 5-day cricket as prominent as ever. Taking wickets in the longest […]

Test cricket is that format of the game in which solely outscoring the opponent is not enough to win the game. Certain situations demand the batsman to consume an ample number of deliveries and to not lose their wicket to earn their team a draw. This aspect of Test cricket is what makes the game […]

In this article, we look at batsmen who have scored most runs in a Test series. As Test series vary in length, we have considered the most runs in Test series comprising 6 matches, 5 matches, 4 matches and 3 matches respectively. Batsmen with Most Runs Scored in a 6-Match Test Series MA Taylor (839 […]

In this article, we look at the first century in Test cricket. It was a feat accomplished by Australian opener Bannerman in the first ever Test match between Australia and England played in Melbourne between March 15 and 19, 1877. The knock helped Australia win the match by 45 runs. Australia off to Poor Start […]

Sometimes in Test cricket, such situations arise that require the batsman to stay at the batting crease and negotiate with the opposition bowling attack. Such situations demand a lot of patience and game awareness that are seldom displayed by batsmen during their Test innings. In the list below, we’ve put together some of the slowest […]

Test cricket is often marked by great resilience and an ability to concentrate for long periods. In the history of Test cricket, there have been many phenomenal batsmen that have made Test batsmanship look easy and have gone on to amass a huge number of runs. In this article, we’ve put together a list of […]

Every Test batter with a proper career has had at least one good year. Whether it was a sudden burst of form, a home-heavy Test season, or just a few favored opponents within that timeframe, such years stand out as not just excellent memories for the player and their fans to look back upon fondly, […]