Cricket has seen many amazing records over the years. Some of them are so special that they look almost impossible to break. Players like Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Don Bradman and Muttiah Muralitharan created records that are still remembered by cricket fans. Here are 10 cricket achievements that stand out.
| No. | Achievement | Player/Team | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highest Test score | Brian Lara | 400* runs |
| 2 | Best Test batting average | Don Bradman | 99.94 |
| 3 | Most international centuries | Sachin Tendulkar | 100 |
| 4 | Most Test wickets | Muttiah Muralitharan | 800 |
| 5 | Most wickets in one Test | Jim Laker | 19 |
| 6 | 10 wickets in a Test innings | Anil Kumble | 10/74 |
| 7 | Highest ODI score | Rohit Sharma | 264 runs |
| 8 | Highest IPL score | Chris Gayle | 175* runs |
| 9 | Best ODI bowling figures | Chaminda Vaas | 8/19 |
| 10 | Most consecutive Test wins | Australia | 16 wins |
These records are special because they are very hard to achieve. Brian Lara scored 400 not out in a Test match, while Rohit Sharma made 264 in an ODI. Sachin Tendulkar reached 100 international centuries, and Muttiah Muralitharan took 800 Test wickets. Don Bradman’s 99.94 Test average is also one of the greatest records in cricket. These achievements show the amazing talent and hard work of some of the best players in the game.