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Highest Run Scorer in Each Batting Position in Tests

The year 2010 was a special one for ODI fans, because it was in that year, in which Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman in ODI history to breach the 200-run mark. Since then, the 200-run mark has been achieved on 11 different occasions. 264 scored by Rohit Sharma, against Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the highest individual score in the history of ODI cricket. In the test matches, 400* scored by Brian Lara versus England in 2004 remains the highest-ever individual score in Test cricket. No other batsman has ever reached the 400-run milestone in the history of Test cricket. In this article, we discuss the highest score in each batting position in Test Cricket history.

Position 1: Leonard Hutton

The 364 runs scored by the English opener against Australia in 1938 remains the highest score by any batsman at position 1 in Test cricket. Len Hutton was a prolific scorer for England. He amassed 6971 runs at an average of 56.7 from 79 matches. in his career, he scored 19 centuries and 33 half-centuries. He was injured while participating in the Second World War. But that did not deter him from playing cricket afterward. He played with a lighter bat when he returned to cricket and retired from cricket in 1955.

Leonard Hutton

Position 2: Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden made his Test debut in 1993, but could not make the most of it. His poor returns and the success of Michale Slater at the top delayed Hayden's progress at the top. But later after 1999, Hayden became a regular face of the Australian line-up. The heavily built Australian opener scored 8265 runs from 103 test matches at an average of 50.73. He had a good conversion rate, as he went on to score 30 centuries and 29 half-centuries in test matches. In 2003 at WACA he created a world record when he scored 380 runs against Zimbabwe. At that time it was a world record, overtaking Brian Lara's record of 375 runs. Till now, it is the highest score by a batsman at number 2.

Matthew Hayden

Position 3: Brian Lara

Brian Lara is considered one of the greatest ever batsmen in the history of cricket. The run machine for West Indies scored 11,953 runs at an average of 52.88. He has 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries in test matches. His score of 375 against England made in 1994, remained the highest individual score in Test cricket until 2003, when Matthew Hayden overtook him by scoring 380 against Zimbabwe. But Lara regained his record when he scored 400* against England in 2004 at Antigua. This remains the highest individual score in Test cricket.

Brian Lara
Position  4: Mahela Jayawardene

Mahela Jayawardene is the second player from Sri Lanka who has scored over 10,000 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) after Sanath Jayasuriya. The batsman known for his elegance and silken touch, is also the first batsman in the history of Sri Lankan cricket to reach over 10,000 runs in Test matches. In Test cricket, Jayawardene's highest score of 374 against South Africa is the largest, by a batsman at position 4.

Mahela Jayawardene
Position 5: Michael Clarke

The former Australian captain scored at an average just below 50, to amass 8643 runs from 115 test matches. He was an aggressive captain. Michael Clarke scored 28 centuries and 27 half-centuries in tests. His 329* remains the highest score by a batsman at position 5.

Michael Clarke
Position 6: Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes is an admirable English Cricketer. His energy and leadership skills have led England to achieve new goals in the Test arena. England coach Brendon McCullum along with captain Ben Stokes has played an important role in reviving English Test Cricket hopes. The new concept of Bazzball has born the results. Ben Stokes is a tough character and his never-say-die attitude has always earned the respect of the opponents. Ben Stokes scored 258 off just 198 balls against South Africa at Cape Town in 2016. This is the highest score at position 6 by any batsman at position 6. 

Ben Stokes
Position 7: Don Bradman

Don Bradman is regarded as the greatest Test batsman ever and his test average of 99.94 may never be surpassed in the history of the gameHe was born to score runsand he compiled 6996 runs in 52 test matches. He scored just 13 half-centuries, but 29 centuries. The highest score of Don is 334 runs against  England in 1930. But the highest score by a batsman at position 7 is his' 270 against England in 1937 at Melbourne.

Don Bradman
Position 8: Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram is known for his pace-filled swinging deliveries. The former Pakistani Captain is the second-highest ODI wicket-taker with 502 ODI wickets. In tests, he has 414 wickets from 104 matches. In a Test match against Zimbabwe in 1996, he amassed the greatest test innings score by a batsman at position eight with 257 not out. That innings saw him score 12 sixes, which is still the record for the greatest number of sixes by a player in a single Test innings.

Wasim Akram
Position 9: Ian Smith

The former New Zealand wicketkeeper holds the record for the highest score by a number 9 batsman in Test Cricket. He achieved this record when he scored 173 off 136 balls against India in 1990 at Auckland. Ian Smith scored 1815 runs from 63 test matches at an average of 25.56.

Ian Smith
Position 10: Walter Read

Walter Read holds the record for scoring the highest runs at position 10. Although his century came while batting at position 10, he was not a bowler. He scored 117 runs in 1884 against Australia at the Oval. Incidentally, this was his highest score in his Test career. Walter Read has played 18 test matches for England and scored 720 runs.

Walter Read
Position 11: Ashton Agar 

The Australian spinner Ashton Agar made a memorable debut in Test cricket during The Ashes test at Trent Bridge in the year 2013. While Australia was reeling at 117/9, Ashton Agar came at number 11 and scored 98 runs. This remains the highest score by a number 11 batsman. Unfortunately, Ashton could not continue his performances in the Test arena and slowly shifted his interest to T20 cricket.


Ashton Agar


 


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