Batters With Most Runs in an Over in Test Cricket

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Jasprit Bumrah, India’s star bowler, once again proved his worth with the bat during Day 4 of the Gabba Test against Australia. Known for his bowling skills, Bumrah played a calm and important innings under pressure. With India on the edge of follow-on, he stayed strong, scoring an unbeaten 10 runs and helping the team avoid further trouble.

Bumrah’s performance came as a fitting answer to his critics. Earlier, in a press conference, he jokingly reminded everyone of his record-breaking achievement — scoring the most runs in a single Test over.

Here’s a look at the list of batters with the most runs scored in a Test over:

1. Jasprit Bumrah – 35 Runs (vs Stuart Broad, 2022)

Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single over in Test cricket. During the India vs England Test in Birmingham in 2022, Bumrah smashed 35 runs off Stuart Broad. This included boundaries, sixes, and extras, leaving everyone stunned.

• Runs: 35
• Bowler: Stuart Broad
• Match: India vs England
• Location: Birmingham
• Season: 2022

2. Brian Lara – 28 Runs (vs Robin Peterson, 2003-04)

West Indies legend Brian Lara was the first batter to score 28 runs in a single Test over. In the Johannesburg Test against South Africa, Lara attacked Robin Peterson’s over, hitting four boundaries and two sixes.

• Runs: 28
• Bowler: Robin Peterson
• Match: West Indies vs South Africa
• Location: Johannesburg
• Season: 2003-04

3. George Bailey – 28 Runs (vs James Anderson, 2013-14)

Australia’s George Bailey joined Lara on this list during the Ashes series in Perth. Facing England’s James Anderson, Bailey smashed 28 runs with aggressive shots, entertaining the crowd.

• Runs: 28
• Bowler: James Anderson
• Match: Australia vs England
• Location: Perth
• Season: 2013-14

4. Keshav Maharaj – 28 Runs (vs Joe Root, 2019-20)

South African all-rounder Keshav Maharaj also made it to this elite list. He scored 28 runs off Joe Root’s over in the Test match against England at Port Elizabeth.

• Runs: 28
• Bowler: Joe Root
• Match: South Africa vs England
• Location: Port Elizabeth
• Season: 2019-20

5. Shahid Afridi – 27 Runs (vs Harbhajan Singh, 2005-06)

Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, famous for his explosive batting, hit 27 runs in a single over against India. He smashed Harbhajan Singh for multiple sixes during the Lahore Test.

• Runs: 27
• Bowler: Harbhajan Singh
• Match: Pakistan vs India
• Location: Lahore
• Season: 2005-06

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