Pitches and conditions have become less conducive for batting in test cricket recently. Big scores generally help win the match single-handedly. We will now have a look at top individual scores by batsmen in tests since 2020.
10. Kyle Mayers (2021)
West Indies toured Bangladesh for a two-match series. The team they sent was an under-strength team as many regulars were missing. They got set a massive target of 395 in the first test. Kyle Mayers was a debutant, and he scored a magnificent double hundred in the fourth innings. He came in at 59-3 and had a partnership of 216 runs with another debutant Nkrumah Bonner. West Indies won the match by three wickets.
Kyle Mayers scored 210 not out in this innings.
9. Marnus Labuschagne (2020)
Marnus Labuschagne had a resurgence in his international career since he came in as the concussion substitute for Steve Smith in the 2019 Ashes. He had been amassing huge scores, one over another. This match was the third match of the test series in the New Zealand tour of Australia. Labuschagne scored a double hundred in the first innings, which ensured Australia put up a massive total from which New Zealand never recovered.
Marnus Labuschagne scored 215 runs in this innings.
8. Abid Ali (2021)
Pakistan toured Zimbabwe for a two-match series. This match was the second match, with Pakistan having won the first match. Pakistan had almost zero trouble in the entire match. Abid Ali was the opener, and he scored a double hundred staying at one end, and he received ample support from the top and lower order. Pakistan ended up attaining an innings victory, and Abid Ali was the man of the match.
Abid Ali scored 215 not out in this innings.
7. Joe Root (2021)
This match was the first of the four-match series in the England tour of India. Joe Root was the captain of England, and he was in fine form in the running to this match. Having scored multiple big hundreds in Sri Lanka. He continued his form here, scoring a double hundred and helping England post a massive total, which India could never reach. England won the match by 227 runs.
Joe Root scored 218 runs in this innings.
6. Joe Root (2021)
This match was the first test in the test series in Sri Lanka. Joe Root led from the front with his splendid double hundred. England, in the end, got a target of just 74, which they did reach, despite a few hiccups. Joe Roots first innings score ensured, they had the stronghold throughout the match.
Joe Root scored 228 runs in this innings.
5. Kane Williamson (2021)
New Zealand was on a good run in this time period, winning multiple two-match home series 2-0. The same occurred here. This game was the second game of the series. Kane Williamson was the captain, and scored a double hundred, which deflated the Pakistani bowling. New Zealand won the match, and hence the series.
Kane Williamson scored 238 runs in this innings.
4. Dimuth Karunaratne (2021)
Sri Lanka was batting second in this match against Bangladesh. Bangladesh scored 541 in their innings, and Sri Lanka had a daunting task ahead of them. Dimuth Karunaratne made sure Sri Lanka scored enough to face it, by scoring a double hundred. Sri Lanka ended up scoring 648.
Dimuth Karunaratne scored 244 runs in this innings.
3. Kane Williamson (2020)
New Zealand hosted West Indies for a two-match series, and this match was the first of the series. Having lost the toss, New Zealand was put in to bat first. Kane Williamson managed to score 250+, and New Zealand scored 500+. They eventually attained an innings victory.
Kane Williamson scored 251 runs in this innings.
2. Tom Latham (2022)
Bangladesh toured New Zealand for a two-match series and won the first game. Hence, the second game turned out to be a must-win game for New Zealand. The opener Tom Latham scored a double hundred, and New Zealand scored 521 from where they won the match by an innings and 117 runs. Latham was the man of the match.
Tom Latham scored 252 runs in this innings.
1. Zak Crawley (2020)
This game was the final game of the three-match series between England and Pakistan. England had a lead of 1-0 coming into the match. England batted first, and Zak Crawley scored a massive double hundred, and England reached 583. From there on, Pakistan had to play catch up, and they never caught up to England’s score. The game was drawn.
Zak Crawley scored 267 runs in this innings.
