Cricket, a sport with a memorable tradition and rich history, has witnessed some awesome moments. While the records are constantly changing and breaking, there are some records that stand as the ‘Once in a Life’ place. Here are 13 such cricketing records that no one might ever surpass:
The Best Batting Average (Test Cricket)
Let’s start the list of 13 Cricket Records with best batting.
The legendary Sir Donald Bradman’s Test batting average of 99.94 is simply mind-blowing.
The next closest player, Steve Smith, is a distant second with an average of 63.43.
The complete control that Bradman displayed throughout his career makes this record nearly unbeatable.
Most Wickets In Test Matches
Jim Laker’s 19 Wickets in a Match (Test Cricket):
In 1956, English spinner Jim Laker achieved the unthinkable – taking 19 wickets in a single Test match against Australia.
This feat becomes even more impressive, considering it was played over just four days.
With the increasing focus on quicker formats and workload management for bowlers, duplicating this record seems highly impossible.
The Old Is Gold Player
Wilfred Rhodes’ First-Class Career (Overall)
English all-rounder Wilfred Rhodes played an amazing 30 seasons of first-class cricket, gathering a record 4204 wickets.
The sheer longevity and consistency required even to approach this number in today’s shorter playing seasons make it a record for the history books.
The First Class Cricket.
Jack Hobbs’ First-Class Centuries
Another record held by an Englishman, Jack Hobbs, is his incredible tally of 199 first-class centuries.
Modern batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar (127) and Rahul Dravid (84) haven’t even come close.
The changing dynamics of pitches and bowling attacks make scoring this many centuries in the current era highly impossible.
The Dominance Of Australia
Australia’s 16 Consecutive Test Wins (2003-2004)
Australia’s dominance in the early 2000s was unbelievable.
Their streak of 16 consecutive Test victories stands as proof of their incredible consistency and teamwork.
The ever-increasing competitiveness of international cricket makes repeating such dominance a giant task.
Most Runs In International Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar’s Most Runs in International Cricket
The “Master Blaster,” Sachin Tendulkar, collected an extraordinary 34,357 runs across all formats of international cricket.
The volume of runs and the continuity required to achieve this feat make it a record that might stand for a very long time.
The Highest ODI Score
Sanath Jayasuriya’s Highest ODI Score (Individual)
Another mind-blowing moment in our 13 Cricket Records That May Never Be Broken is held by Sanath Jayasuriya.
Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya’s record-breaking innings of 359 runs in a single ODI against Ethiopia in 1997 seems almost impossible to surpass. Modern bowling attacks, coupled with a more cautious approach in ODI cricket, make achieving such a huge score highly unlikely.
Most Wickets In An Innings
Anil Kumble’s 10 Wickets in an Innings (Test Cricket)
Indian spinner Anil Kumble’s feat of taking all 10 wickets in a Test innings against Pakistan in 1999 is a bowler’s dream.
The combination of skill, personality, and a bit of luck required to achieve this makes it a record for the ages.
India’s Highest Test Innings Score
India’s highest score of 844 runs against South Africa in 2008 is the highest team total ever recorded in a Test match.
Chasing such a score in the modern era, with pitches becoming increasingly batting-friendly, is something impossible to repeat.
Most Runs In A Season.
Kapil Dev’s 438 Runs in a Season (County Cricket)
While not an international record, Kapil Dev’s impressive feat of scoring 438 runs in a single season for English county team Worcestershire in 1982 shows his phenomenal batting power.
The demanding schedules and intense competition in modern cricket have made it difficult for players to do something this outstanding.
Australian Player Topping the Table
Adam Gilchrist’s 3 Consecutive 50+ Scores in World Cup Finals
Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist’s unique record of scoring three consecutive 50+ scores in World Cup Finals (1999, 2003, and 2007).
This highlights his big-match attitude and consistent performance on the grandest stage.
Most Wickets In Tests
Glenn McGrath’s 563 Wickets in Tests (Without Bowling Spin)
Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath’s record of taking 563 wickets in Test cricket without relying on spin.
This shows Glenn’s exceptional pace, accuracy, and swing bowling skills.
The increasing focus on spin bowling in modern times, particularly in Asian countries, makes surpassing this record with pure pace bowling a significant challenge.
Leading The Team To 2 World Cup Victories
Australian legend Ricky Ponting holds the unique record of captaining his team to victory in two Cricket World Cups (2003 and 2007) after the brilliant World Cup victory captaincy by West Indies’ Clive Lloyd (1975 and 1979).
With the ever-increasing competitiveness of the tournament and the pressure of leading a team to World Cup glory, it is surely difficult for this generation of players to do the same.
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