Highest Score in Test Cricket in 1981
Record holder : Kim Hughes of Australia holds the record (213 runs) for highest score in test cricket in 1981.
1. 
Kim Hughes - 213 runs
The record is held by Kim Hughes of Australia. He scored 213 runs against India in 301 balls at strike rate of 70.76 while hitting 0 sixes and 21 fours on 23rd January 1981 in Adelaide.
2. Greg Chappell - 204 runs
Then comes our Greg Chappell of Australia. He scored 204 runs against India in 296 balls at strike rate of 68.91 while hitting 0 sixes and 27 fours on 2nd January 1981 in Sydney.
3. Greg Chappell - 201 runs
Then comes our Greg Chappell of Australia. He scored 201 runs against Pakistan in 296 balls at strike rate of 67.9 while hitting 0 sixes and 6 fours on 27th November 1981 in Brisbane.
4. Viv Richards - 182* runs
At position no. 4 is Viv Richards of West Indies. He scored 182* runs against England in 256 balls at strike rate of 71.09 while hitting 2 sixes and 23 fours on 13th March 1981 in Bridgetown.
5. Sandeep Patil - 174 runs
Then comes our Sandeep Patil of India. He scored 174 runs against Australia in 240 balls at strike rate of 72.5 while hitting 1 sixes and 22 fours on 23rd January 1981 in Adelaide.
6. Sunil Gavaskar - 172 runs
Next in the list is Sunil Gavaskar of India. He scored 172 runs against England in 472 balls at strike rate of 36.44 while hitting 0 sixes and 19 fours on 9th December 1981 in Bengaluru.
7. David Gower - 154* runs
Next in the list is David Gower of England. He scored 154* runs against West Indies in 403 balls at strike rate of 38.21 while hitting 1 sixes and 16 fours on 10th April 1981 in Kingston.
8. Graham Gooch - 153 runs
Then comes our Graham Gooch of England. He scored 153 runs against West Indies in 213 balls at strike rate of 71.83 while hitting 2 sixes and 21 fours on 10th April 1981 in Kingston.
9. Ian Botham - 149* runs
At no. 9 position is Ian Botham of England. He scored 149* runs against Australia in 148 balls at strike rate of 100.67 while hitting 1 sixes and 27 fours on 16th July 1981 in Leeds.
10. Chris Tavaré - 149 runs
Next in the list is Chris Tavaré of England. He scored 149 runs against India in 303 balls at strike rate of 49.17 while hitting 0 sixes and 18 fours on 23rd December 1981 in Delhi.