7 Test Batting Greats Who Piled Up Most Top Scores In An Inning

Test cricket is the purest format of the game without a shadow of any doubt. More importantly, it is not that easy to be successful in the format. However, the batters who displayed a great deal of patience, mental endurance and determination have managed to figure out a way to come out on top.

Countries such as India, West Indies, South Africa, Australia, England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan produced top-tier batsmen who made waves in the longest format of the game. In this listicle, we will now take a glimpse at the seven Test batting greats with the most Top scores in an inning.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in the history of Test cricket with 15,921 runs. He comes first on the list as he has the most top scores in a Test inning. The Little Master has a record 78 top scores in a Test inning.

2. Brian Lara

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest batters of all time. Brian Lara comes second on the list as he has 65 top scores in a Test inning.

3. Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time. The Indian batting great has 60 top scores in a Test inning.

4. Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Shivnarine Chanderpaul is the second leading run-scorer for the West Indies behind Brian Lara. He is also featured on this list as he has 60 top scores in a Test inning.

5. Joe Root

Former England Test captain Joe Root has been in scintillating form in the longest format of the game. He has 59 top scores in a Test inning.

6. Alastair Cook

Former England captain Alastair Cook is widely regarded as one of the best Test batters of all time. He comes next on the list with 58 top scores in a Test inning.