Top 10 highest match score in test cricket history




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1st Cricket highest match score

The Sri Lankan cricket team currently holds the record for the highest team score in a test cricket innings, having scored 952 runs while losing 6 wickets against India on August 6, 1997 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo. This score remains the highest team score ever made in a test cricket innings. To see other top scores in test cricket, you can check out the list of highest scores.

The Sri Lankan cricket team is at the top of the table with the highest score in test cricket innings, having scored 952 runs (declared) while losing 6 wickets against India on August 6, 1997 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.

2nd Cricket highest match score

The England cricket team holds the second spot in the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings, having scored 903 runs (declared) while losing 7 wickets against Australia on August 23, 1938 at Kennington Oval, London.

3rd Cricket highest match score

The England cricket team has secured the third place on the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings, as well as the second position, having scored 849 runs while losing 10 wickets against West Indies on April 5, 1930 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

4th Cricket highest match score

During a test cricket match on March 1, 1958, the West Indies cricket team scored a total of 790 runs (declared) while losing only 3 wickets against Pakistan. This impressive performance secured their place in the fourth spot on the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings. The match took place at Sabina Park, located in Kingston, Jamaica.

5th Cricket highest match score

On February 25, 2009, during a test cricket match against Sri Lanka at National Stadium, Karachi, the Pakistan cricket team achieved a total of 765 runs (declared) while losing only 6 wickets. This remarkable performance earned them the fifth spot on the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings.

6th Cricket highest match score

On November 19, 2009, the Sri Lankan cricket team delivered a stunning performance during a test cricket match against India at Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, scoring a remarkable total of 760 runs (declared) while losing only 7 wickets. This achievement secured them the top position in the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings, as well as the sixth spot overall.

7th Cricket highest match score

The Indian cricket team is currently placed seventh on the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings, having scored 759 runs (declared) while losing 7 wickets against England on December 19, 2016 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.

8th Cricket Highest match score

Australian Cricket Team Is On Eighth Place In The List Of Highest Team Score In Test Cricket Innings. As They Scored 758 Runs (Declared) With The Loss Of 8 Wickets AgainST West Indies on 15 June 1955 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

 9th Cricket highest match score

The Sri Lankan cricket team has secured the ninth spot on the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings, and also holds the first and sixth positions. During a match against South Africa on July 29, 2006 at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, they scored an impressive total of 756 runs (declared) while losing just 5 wickets.

10th  Cricket highest match score

On April 12, 2004, the West Indies cricket team delivered a memorable performance during a test cricket match against South Africa at Antigua Recreation Ground, St John's, Antigua. They recorded a total of 751 runs (declared) while losing only 5 wickets, securing the fourth spot in the list of highest team scores in test cricket innings. This achievement also earned them the tenth position overall.


Summary

  1. Sri Lanka (952/6d Against India)
  2. England (903/7d Against Australia
  3. England (849/10 Against West Indies)
  4. West Indies (790/3d Against Pakistan)
  5. Pakistan (765/6d Against Sri Lanka)
  6. Sri Lanka (760/7d Against India)
  7. India (759/7d Against England)
  8. Australia (758/7d Against West Indies)
  9. Sri Lanka (756/7d Against South Africa)
  10. West Indies (751/7d Against England)

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