Highest runs scored at each position in the batting order in Test Cricket

#3 Brian Lara - 400(582 balls) vs England, 2004

Brian Lara

One of the all-time greats Brian Lara holds the record for the highest score at 1 down in Test cricket. In this match, Brian Lara became the first cricketer to score a quadruple century in international cricket. He played the marathon knock across three days and took his team to a mammoth total of 751 in the first innings.

His superlative knock included 43 fours and 4 sixes. He holds the record for highest individual score in Test cricket since the last 14 years.

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# Opener: Mathew Hayden - 380(437 balls) vs Zimbabwe, 2003

Mathew Hayden

Former Australian opening batsman Mathew Hayden holds the record for the highest score by an opener in Test cricket. Mathew Hayden was a linchpin of the invincible Australian team of the early 2000's. Hayden put on double century partnerships along with Steve Waugh and Adam Gilchrist and took their team to a massive total of 735 runs in the first innings. Australia won the match convincingly by a margin of innings and 175 runs.

Hayden's record-breaking knock included 38 fours and 11 sixes.