Highest 4th Innings Score by a Batsman. Check Complete List
Published on: Mar 16, 2022 5:25 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 16, 2022 8:45 pm IST
Highest 4th Innings Score by a Batsman: The test cricket demands fine endurance and patience for the batsman to score crucial runs for the team. This article covers some players, who have been top notch with their performances in the 4th innings of the test matches.
Highest 4th Innings Score by a Batsman. Check Complete List
Here are the list of players having the highest 4th innings score in Test Cricket history.
| Player | Country | Score | Match Date | Opposition | Ground | |
| 1 | George Headley | West Indies | 223 | 03/04/1930 | England | Sabina Park |
| 2 | Nathan Astle | New Zealand | 222 | 13/03/2002 | England | AMI Stadium |
| 3 | Sunil Gavaskar | India | 221 | 30/08/1979 | England | Kennington Oval |
| 4 | Bill Edrich | England | 219 | 03/03/1939 | South Africa | Kingsmead |
| 5 | Gordon Greenidge | West Indies | 214* | 28/06/1984 | England | Lord’s |
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1. 223- George Headley in 1930
The top order batsman from West Indies holds the record of scoring the highest individual score of 223 against England in 1930.
2. 222- Nathan Astle in 2002
One of the finest batsmen of the New Zealand cricket team, Nathan Astle scored the fastest double hundred off 153 balls in Test Cricket against England in 2002.
3. 221- Sunil Gavaskar in 1979
The legendary batsman from India, Sunil Gavaskar registered a score of 221 against England in 1979. He missed out on securing the most successful chase of 438 for India, but helped the team to save the test match.
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4. 219- Bill Eldrich in 1939
The middle order batsman Bill Eldrich contributed 219 in 1939 against South Africa, during the chase of 696 runs at Durban.
5. 214- Gordon Greenidge in 1984
In a stunning batting display of wide range of shots, Gordon hit a scintillating double hundred against England in 1984. He comes 5th on the list with an innings of 214* runs.
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