5 batsmen scoring 400+ runs in a Test match: Magnificent batting display by top order.

Delhi: Over 400 runs in the Test match is one of the most amazing achievements. This requires wonderful technology, patience and mental strength. Very few batsmen have reached this point and they have immortalized their names in history. Let’s look at the five legendary batsmen who have scored 400 or more runs in a single Test match:

Graham Gooch (England) – 456 runs

England veteran batsman Graham Gooch holds the record for the most runs in a Test match. In July 1990, he scored 333 runs in the first innings against India at Lord’s and 123 runs in the second innings. He created history by scoring a total of 456 runs,

Shubman Gill (India) – 430 runs

India’s young batsman and Test captain Shubman Gill performed excellent in the Birmingham Test against England in July 2025. He scored 269 runs in the first innings and 161 runs in the second innings. He is second in this list with a total of 430 runs and became the first Asian batsman to do so.

Mark Taylor (Australia) – 426 runs

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor batted well in the Peshawar Test against Pakistan in October 1998. He scored an unbeaten 334 runs in the first innings and 92 runs in the second innings scored a total of 426 runs.

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 424 runs

Sri Lankan legendary batsman Kumar Sangakkara showed his fire in the rocks (Bangladesh) in February 2014. He scored 319 in the first innings and 105 runs in the second innings. With a total of 424 runs, they are fourth in this historical list.

Brian Lara (West Indies) – 400 runs

West Indies great batsman Brian Lara scored an unbeaten 400 in the Antigua Test against England in April 2004. This is still the biggest personal score in an innings of Test cricket. He made this record with the help of 43 fours and 4 sixes off 582 balls, which no one has broken even after 21 years.

These five players, which have set an example, have become an inspiration for the coming generations. His contribution in the history of Test cricket will always be remembered.

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