5 records that have not been broken in over 100 years

#2 Highest score batting at number 10 (1884)

Abul Hasan came the closest to breaking Read's record

The records for the highest individual score at each batting position are mostly held by batsmen of the modern era - the exception being number 10!

The 16th Test match, played at The Oval between England and Australia in 1884, set the stage for this particular record. Australia put up 551 runs in the first innings, thanks to three centuries scored by middle order batsmen. England bowled 311 overs in total with all 11 players having a go.

In reply, the home team stumbled to a dismal 181/8. Walter Read then joined the opener William Scotton, who had managed to anchor himself at the crease. The duo then put up a partnership of 151 runs. Read was the last man out, having scored 117 which included 20 boundaries. Although England could not avoid the follow-on, the match was drawn.

Since then, only three other cricketers have scored centuries batting at number 10. Abul Hasan’s debut Test century of 113 runs for Bangladesh, against West Indies in 2011, remains the second highest.