Highest Score in Test Cricket in 1996
Record holder : Wasim Akram of Pakistan holds the record (257* runs) for highest score in test cricket in 1996.
1. 
Wasim Akram - 257* runs
At the top of list is Wasim Akram of Pakistan. He scored 257* runs against Zimbabwe in 363 balls at strike rate of 70.79 while hitting 12 sixes and 22 fours on 17th October 1996 in Sheikhupura.
2. Jimmy Adams - 208* runs
Next in the list is Jimmy Adams of West Indies. He scored 208* runs against New Zealand in 333 balls at strike rate of 62.46 while hitting 1 sixes and 31 fours on 27th April 1996 in St John's.
3. Sherwin Campbell - 208 runs
At position no. 3 is Sherwin Campbell of West Indies. He scored 208 runs against New Zealand in 470 balls at strike rate of 44.25 while hitting 0 sixes and 30 fours on 19th April 1996 in Bridgetown.
4. Sachin Tendulkar - 177 runs
Next in the list is Sachin Tendulkar of India. He scored 177 runs against England in 360 balls at strike rate of 49.16 while hitting 0 sixes and 26 fours on 4th July 1996 in Nottingham.
5. Saeed Anwar - 176 runs
Next in the list is Saeed Anwar of Pakistan. He scored 176 runs against England in 264 balls at strike rate of 66.66 while hitting 0 sixes and 26 fours on 22nd August 1996 in The Oval.
6. Steve Waugh - 170 runs
Then comes our Steve Waugh of Australia. He scored 170 runs against Sri Lanka in 316 balls at strike rate of 53.79 while hitting 0 sixes and 13 fours on 25th January 1996 in Adelaide.
7. Alec Stewart - 170 runs
Then comes our Alec Stewart of England. He scored 170 runs against Pakistan in 315 balls at strike rate of 53.96 while hitting 0 sixes and 24 fours on 8th August 1996 in Leeds.
8. Mohammad Azharuddin - 163* runs
Then comes our Mohammad Azharuddin of India. He scored 163* runs against South Africa in 229 balls at strike rate of 71.17 while hitting 1 sixes and 25 fours on 8th December 1996 in Kanpur.
9. Ian Healy - 161* runs
At position no. 9 is Ian Healy of Australia. He scored 161* runs against West Indies in 250 balls at strike rate of 64.4 while hitting 0 sixes and 20 fours on 22nd November 1996 in Brisbane.
10. Mike Atherton - 160 runs
At no. 10 position is Mike Atherton of England. He scored 160 runs against India in 376 balls at strike rate of 42.55 while hitting 0 sixes and 20 fours on 4th July 1996 in Nottingham.