Cricket World Records List – the definitive list of cricket’s greatest achievements, and the players who made them happen. From highest individual scores to most wickets taken, cricket has produced some incredible moments over the years, and these are the records that stand the test of time.
Highest Individual Score
The highest individual score in a single innings is held by Brian Lara, who scored an astonishing 400 not out against England in April 2004. This record has stood for over 16 years, and is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. It was an incredible innings from the West Indian legend, who scored a staggering 59 fours and 5 sixes in the process.
Most Runs Scored in a Career
The record for the most runs scored in a career is held by Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed a staggering 34,357 runs in a 24-year international career. He is the only player to have scored more than 30,000 runs in international cricket, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Most Wickets Taken in a Career
The record for the most wickets taken in a career is held by Muttiah Muralitharan, who took an astonishing 800 wickets in a 19-year international career. Muralitharan was a formidable off-spinner, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
Fastest Century
The record for the fastest century in international cricket is held by AB de Villiers, who scored a century in just 31 balls against the West Indies in January 2015. De Villiers is renowned for his explosive batting, and his record is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
Most Centuries Scored in a Career
The record for the most centuries scored in a career is held by Sachin Tendulkar, who scored an incredible 51 centuries in a 24-year international career. He is the only player to have scored more than 50 centuries in international cricket, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Most Five-Wicket Hauls in a Career
The record for the most five-wicket hauls in a career is held by Muttiah Muralitharan, who took an incredible 67 five-wicket hauls in a 19-year international career. Muralitharan was a formidable off-spinner, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
Highest Team Score
The record for the highest team score in a single innings is held by England, who scored an astonishing 708-6 against Australia in August 1938. This record has stood for over 80 years, and is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. It was an incredible performance from the English side, who scored an astonishing 15 centuries in the process.
Most Matches Played in a Career
The record for the most matches played in a career is held by Sachin Tendulkar, who played a staggering 664 matches in a 24-year international career. He is the only player to have played more than 600 matches in international cricket, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Most Runs Scored in a Calendar Year
The record for the most runs scored in a calendar year is held by Ricky Ponting, who scored an astonishing 1,485 runs in a calendar year in 2005. This record has stood for over 15 years, and is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. It was an incredible performance from the Australian legend, who scored an astonishing 5 centuries in the process.
Most Wickets Taken in a Calendar Year
The record for the most wickets taken in a calendar year is held by Muttiah Muralitharan, who took an astonishing 80 wickets in a calendar year in 2002. This record has stood for over 18 years, and is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. It was an incredible performance from the Sri Lankan legend, who took an astonishing 7 five-wicket hauls in the process.
Longest Innings
The record for the longest innings in international cricket is held by Hanif Mohammad, who batted for an astonishing 970 minutes against the West Indies in 1957. This record has stood for over 60 years, and is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. It was an incredible innings from the Pakistani legend, who scored an astonishing 337 runs in the process.
Most Dismissals in a Career
The record for the most dismissals in a career is held by Mark Boucher, who took an astonishing 532 dismissals in a 17-year international career. Boucher was a formidable wicketkeeper, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever to have played the game.
Most Catches in a Career
The record for the most catches in a career is held by Rahul Dravid, who took an astonishing 210 catches in a 16-year international career. Dravid was a reliable fielder, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever to have played the game.
Conclusion
Cricket is a game full of incredible records and achievements, and these are just a few of the records that stand the test of time. From the highest individual score to the most wickets taken, cricket has produced some of the greatest players and moments in the history of the game, and these records will be remembered for years to come.