Highest individual score by batting position in Tests

#3 Brian Lara – 400 not out of 582 balls, for West Indies against England, Antigua , April 2004.

Lara kisses the turf after reaching his iconic 400-run mark

One of the most stylish legends to have adorned the game, Brian Lara’s score of 400 at number three remains as the highest registered score ever in test cricket. The left-hander’s 400 run unbeaten knock against England included 43 fours and 4 sixes and provided unmatched entertainment to the packed Antigua crowd.

West Indies came into the game at the back of a hat-trick of losses and were staring down at a series whitewash. Brian Lara was in woeful form and was at the risk of losing his captaincy, which meant, he had to make amends in a bid to help resurrect his team's fortunes. Walking in at the fall of Chris Gayle's wicket, Lara survived a vociferous appeal for a caught behind but was unstoppable following the initial nerves.

After remaining not out until Day 3, Lara beat Hayden’s record of 375 runs with a boundary off a sweep shot to regain the record for the most runs scored in a single innings but knew the job was not done. Maintaining his composure throughout, Lara finally reached the landmark 400-run mark just after lunch and received a standing ovation for his record innings. The innings lasted for almost 13 hours, but more importantly helped West Indies avoid a series whitewash.