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

#7 Don Bradman - 270(375 balls) vs England, 1937

The greatest batsman ever Don Bradman holds the record for the highest score at 5 down in Test cricket. Bradman scored a mere 13 runs in the first innings of the match but he made a strong comeback in the second innings of the match by scoring a magnificent knock of 270 runs batting at number 7 position. His superlative knock ensured his team a comfortable victory against their arch nemesis England.

He played at a strike rate of 72 in this innings which comprised 22 boundaries.

#6 Ben Stokes - 258(198 balls) vs South Africa, 2016

Image result for Ben Stokes - 258(198 balls — Ben Stokes celebrating his double hundred

Arguably the best all-rounder in the world right now, Ben Stokes holds the record for the highest score at number 6 position in the batting order. In the first innings of the match, England was down to 167-4 when Ben Stokes made his way into the middle. Ben Stokes then combined with the wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow and put on a marathon partnership of 399 runs to take their team to huge first innings total of 629. He scored at an impressive strike rate of 130.30 in this innings.

His counter-attacking knock included 30 fours and 11 sixes.

About the author

Balakrishna has been a cricket writer at Sportskeeda for almost seven years. A sport that he has been following and playing since he was eight, Balakrishna enjoys the intensity of the sport, skills and strategies applied to get a result out of nowhere, and the thrill that it gives. He also played as a medium pace bowling all-rounder in four inter-college tournaments, winning twice.

Balakrishna’s all-time favorite cricketers are Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma. He admires Sachin’s stellar performances against legendary bowlers, along with his discipline and humility. Meanwhile, he is a big fan of how Rohit turned around his initial struggles to build a successful career.

He avidly supports Team India and 2016 IPL winners SunRisers Hyderabad. The first World Cup that Balakrishna ever saw was the 2003 World Cup, when Australia comprehensively triumphed over India in the final.

While working, he ensures he only uses reliable sources and provides relevant, ethical, and accurate information. When not working, Balakrishna enjoys playing table tennis and reading non-fiction books.

Know More

Looking for fast live cricket scores? Download CricRocket and get fast score updates, top-notch commentary in-depth match stats & much more! 🚀☄️

Edited by Pratyay Ghosh