Test cricket is the ultimate format. The number of T20 matches is happening most nowadays, but no one can match the class of red-ball cricket. The amount of ups and downs that happen in this format makes fans bite their nails. The joy and excitement of day five can let you stick to your seat. However, sometimes only a single-player takes the game away from the opposition by scoring big. Triple centuries have been seen in this format for various times, and sometimes the opposition fails to outscore the individual score.
1. Brain Lara
Brain Lara is an iconic name in world cricket. This personality doesn't need any introduction. Lara is the only player in cricket history to score 400 in a single inning. He achieved this feat against the English cricket team. No one has scored this many runs in a single inning so far.
2. Brain Lara
Lara was an explosive batter during his cricket career. He had a competition with the likes of Sachin and Ponting. However, Lara dominated many top-level premium bowlers with his dynamic batting. Once, he scored 375 runs in a single inning while playing against the England cricket team. He made that match one-sided with his Brisking knock.
3. Sir Garry Sobers
Sir Garry Sobers is a legendary name of cricket. He played a vital role in West Indies winning the World cup. Sobers was famous for his attacking batting skills. He had proper techniques, which helped him to score a good amount of runs. His highest score in test cricket is 365*.
4. Chris Gayle
Majority of cricket fans recognized Gayle for his explosive batting in T20 cricket. However, Gayle had tremendous success in red-ball cricket. He has scored two triple centuries in his test career. His highest score in this format is 333 runs. He literally tore apart the bowling unit of the Sri Lankan cricket team.
5. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle is a superstar of cricket. This left-handed Caribbean player has achieved success in all three formats. Gayle hasn't featured in test cricket for a long time. But he has done enough in this format. Gayle has two triple centuries in red-ball cricket. Once, he smashed 317 runs against the mighty South African cricket team.
6. LG Rowe
Rowe is a former cricket player of the West Indies cricket team. He is one of the triple centurions for the West Indies team. He scored 302 runs while playing against the quality Pacers of the England cricket team.
7. Sir Viv Richards
West Indies cricket introduction is incomplete without one name, Sir Viv Richards. He is regarded as one of the greatest to play this sport. Viv had great success in red-ball cricket. His highest score in this format is 291 which came against the England cricket team.
8. R Sarwan
Sarwan is a former West Indies cricketer. He Is one of the underrated cricketers in history. Once he used to be the backbone of the middle-order. Sarwan played his career-best inning against the England cricket team. He smashed 291 runs.
9. Brain Lara
Lara was famous for his dynamic and fearless batting. He used to bat with the same intent, without bothering about the scorecard. Lara was famous for playing big innings. Once, he scored 277 runs against the dangerous Australian cricket team.
10. GA Headley
Headley is an iconic name of the West Indies cricket team. He was famous for playing match-saving knocks in crunch situations. Once, while playing against the England cricket team, he scored 270, not out.
