Test cricket is all about staying on the crease for longer and scoring runs. Some batters struggle to get a start, while a few batters convert their steady starts into massive scores.
In this article, I will talk about the batters who have scored the most 290+ scores in Test cricket. Let’s go!
Most 290+ Test Scores by a Batsman
| Player | 290+ Scores | High Score |
|---|---|---|
| Don Bran (AUS) | 3 | 334 |
| Virender Sehwag (IND) | 3 | 319 |
| Brian Lara (WI) | 2 | 400* |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 2 | 333 |
Key Stats
India’s explosive batter Virender Sehwag share the record of smashing the most 290+ scores in Test cricket. Both batters have crossed the 290 mark three times each.
Bran’s 290+ scores include 2 triple centuries against arch-rival England (334 and 304) and a knock of 299* against South Africa. He was left stranded on 299 as South Africa ran out No. 11 batter Pud Thurlow, ending Australia’s innings on 513. Moreover, this is the only instance of a batter being not out on 299.
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Sehwag, on the other hand, scored 2 triple centuries — 319 vs. South Africa and 309 vs. Pakistan — and a knock of 293 against Sri Lanka. Sehwag’s blistering triple century against South Africa came in 278 deliveries — the fastest triple century by any batter in Tests.
