Highest runs scored at each position in the batting order in Test Cricket

#9 Ian Smith - 173(136 balls) vs India, 1990

Ian Smith

Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith holds the record for the highest individual score at the number 9 position in the order. Ian Smith is not a bowler as the previous two entrants in this list. He came in to bat when his team was struggling at 131-7 in the first innings of the match after Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin chose to field first. Smith put on crucial partnerships with Sir Richard Hadlee and Snedden to take the Kiwis team to a decent first innings total of 391.

He scored his career-best knock of 173 off just 136 balls at an impressive strike rate of 127.20 in this innings. His attacking innings included 23 fours and 3 sixes.

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#8 Wasim Akram - 257*(363 balls) vs Zimbabwe, 1996

Swing Sulthan - Wasim Akram

Swing sultan Wasim Akram holds the record for the highest individual score at number 8 in the order. In this Test match, Zimbabwe batted first and scored 375 runs in the first innings. In reply, Pakistan was struggling at 183-6 when their skipper Wasim Akram came into the middle. He played responsibly and put on a mammoth partnership of 313 runs along with Saqlain Mushtaq to take his team to 553 runs in the first innings.

His knock included 22 fours and 12 sixes. He scored his runs at a strike rate of 70.79