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Test cricket records: Most runs by a player in a single Test innings Identify the cricketer who holds the highest individual score in a Test match innings, along with the landmark score. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Brian Lara — 400*

Explanation:

Given

  • Ask for the highest individual score in a single Test innings.

Concept/Approach
The record is the maximum runs by an individual in one completed Test innings.


Step-by-Step
Brian Lara scored an unbeaten 400 (400*) for West Indies vs England at St John's, Antigua, in April 2004.

Verification
Other large scores exist (Hayden 380; Jayawardene 374; Hutton 364; Bradman 334) but none exceed 400.

Common Pitfall
Confusing Lara's earlier 375 (1994) with the later record 400* (2004).


Final Answer
Brian Lara — 400*.

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