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Cricket records: Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a single first-class innings? Context: Consider all recognized first-class matches worldwide, across eras and domestic leagues. Choose the correct cricketer.

Difficulty: Easy

Brian Lara
Hanif Mohammad
Don Bradman
Graeme Hick
Archie MacLaren

Correct Answer: Brian Lara

Explanation:

Given data

Category: First-class cricket (not Tests only).
Ask: Highest individual score by any batter.

Concept/ApproachRecall the world record set in English county cricket.

Key factBrian Lara scored 501* for Warwickshire vs. Durham (1994), the standing first-class record.

Why others are wrongHanif Mohammad (499), Don Bradman (452*), Graeme Hick (405*), Archie MacLaren (424) are huge scores but below 501*.

Final AnswerBrian Lara

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