Scoring runs in test cricket is always a big challenge for any batter. However, certain batters have achieved success in not just scoring runs but also scoring quick runs, thus maximizing the helpful conditions. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Top 10 Players with most runs scored in a single day of a test match'.
1. Don Bradman
Don Bradman was one of the most destructive players from Australia who could easily walk into any all-time playing eleven. Bradman played one of the best knocks of his career against England, scoring 334 runs, of which 309 runs were scored in a single day. Batting first, Australia piled up 566 runs on a road of a pitch, with Bradman smacking a triple ton. In his 448-ball extended stay, Bradman smashed 46 boundaries. Notably, he also scored 271 and 244 runs in a single day.
2. Wally Hammond
Wally Hammond was one of the most destructive players from England who could easily walk into any all-time playing eleven. Hammond played one of the best knocks of his career against New Zealand, scoring 336 runs, out of which 295 runs were scored in a single day. In the second innings, England piled up 548 runs on a road of a pitch, with Hammond smacking a triple ton. With the score reaching 139-2, Hammond put together a 149-run partnership with Eddie Paynter. In his marathon knock, Hammond smashed 34 boundaries and ten gigantic sixes.
3. Virender Sehwag
Virendra Sehwag was one of the most destructive players from India who could easily walk into any all-time playing eleven. Sehwag played one of the best knocks of his career against Sri Lanka, scoring 293 runs, out of which 284 runs were scored in a single day. In the second innings, India piled up 726 runs on a road of a pitch, with Sehwag smacking a double ton. With the score reaching 221-1, Sehwag put together a 237-run partnership with Rahul Dravid. In his marathon knock, Sehwag smashed 40 boundaries and seven gigantic sixes.
4. Denis Compton
Denis Compton was one of the most destructive players from England who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Compton played one of the best knocks of his career against Pakistan, scoring 278 runs, out of which 273 runs were scored in a single day. In the second innings, England piled up 558 runs on a road of a pitch, with Compton smacking a double ton. With the score reaching 185-3, Compton put together a 154-run partnership with Tom Graveney. In his marathon knock, Compton smashed 34 boundaries and a huge six.
5. David Warner
David Warner is one of the most destructive players from Australia who could easily walk into any modern-day playing eleven. Warner played one of the best knocks of his career against New Zealand, scoring 253 runs, of which 244 runs were scored in a single day. Batting first, Australia piled up 559 runs on a road of a pitch, with Warner smacking a double ton. With the score reaching 101-1, Warner put together a 302-run partnership with Usman Khawaja. In his marathon knock, Warner smashed 24 boundaries and two huge sixes.
6. Frank Worrell
Frank Worrell was one of the most destructive all-rounders from West Indies who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Worrell played one of the best knocks of his career against England, scoring 261 runs, of which 239 runs were scored in a single day. In the second innings, West Indies piled up 558 runs on a road of a pitch, with Worrell smacking a double ton. With the score reaching 238-3, Worrell put together a 283-run partnership with Everton Weeks. In his marathon knock, Worrell smashed 35 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
7. Karun Nair
Karun Nair is one of the most talented players from India, who achieved great success in a minor career. Nair played one of the best knocks of his career against England, scoring 303 runs, of which 232 runs were scored in a single day. In the second innings, India piled up 759 runs on a road of a pitch, with Nair smacking a triple ton. With the score reaching 211-3, Nair put together a 161-run partnership with KL Rahul. In his marathon knock of 381 balls, Nair smashed 32 boundaries and four gigantic sixes.
8. Herschelle Gibbs
Herschelle Gibbs was one of the most destructive players from South Africa, who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Gibbs played one of the best knocks of his career against Pakistan, scoring 228 runs, out of which all 228 runs were scored in a single day. Batting first, South Africa piled up 620 runs on a road of a pitch, with Gibbs smacking a double ton. In his marathon knock of 240 balls, Gibbs smashed 29 boundaries and six huge sixes.
9. Brian Lara
Brian Lara was one of the most destructive players from West Indies, who could easily walk into any all-time playing eleven. Lara played one of the best knocks of his career against England, scoring 400 runs, out of which all 227 runs were scored in a single day. Batting first, West Indies piled up 751 runs on a road of a pitch, with Lara smacking record-breaking 400 runs. In his marathon knock of 582 balls, Lara smashed 43 boundaries and four huge sixes.
10. Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke was one of the most destructive players from Australia, who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Clarke played one of the best knocks of his career against South Africa, scoring 230 runs, of which 224 runs were scored in a single day. Batting first, Australia piled up 550 runs on a road of a pitch, with Clarke smacking a double ton. With the score reaching 210-4, Clarke put together a 272-run partnership with Michael Hussey. In his marathon knock of 257 balls, Clarke smashed 40 boundaries and a gigantic six.
