Highest Score in Test Cricket in 2005
Record holder : Chris Gayle of West Indies holds the record (317 runs) for highest score in test cricket in 2005.
1. Chris Gayle - 317 runs
At the top of list is Chris Gayle of West Indies. He scored 317 runs against South Africa in 483 balls at strike rate of 65.63 while hitting 3 sixes and 37 fours on 29th April 2005 in St John's.
2. Younis Khan - 267 runs
Next in the list is Younis Khan of Pakistan. He scored 267 runs against India in 504 balls at strike rate of 52.97 while hitting 1 sixes and 32 fours on 24th March 2005 in Bengaluru.
3. Brian Lara - 226 runs
At no. 3 position is Brian Lara of West Indies. He scored 226 runs against Australia in 298 balls at strike rate of 75.83 while hitting 0 sixes and 22 fours on 25th November 2005 in Adelaide.
4. Lou Vincent - 224 runs
Then comes our Lou Vincent of New Zealand. He scored 224 runs against Sri Lanka in 348 balls at strike rate of 64.36 while hitting 4 sixes and 25 fours on 11th April 2005 in Wellington.
5. Mohammad Yousuf - 223 runs
Next in the list is Mohammad Yousuf of Pakistan. He scored 223 runs against England in 373 balls at strike rate of 59.78 while hitting 2 sixes and 26 fours on 29th November 2005 in Lahore.
6. Wavell Hinds - 213 runs
Then comes our Wavell Hinds of West Indies. He scored 213 runs against South Africa in 297 balls at strike rate of 71.71 while hitting 2 sixes and 34 fours on 31st March 2005 in Georgetown.
7. Ricky Ponting - 207 runs
At no. 7 position is Ricky Ponting of Australia. He scored 207 runs against Pakistan in 332 balls at strike rate of 62.34 while hitting 0 sixes and 30 fours on 2nd January 2005 in Sydney.
8. Shivnarine Chanderpaul - 203* runs
Next in the list is Shivnarine Chanderpaul of West Indies. He scored 203* runs against South Africa in 370 balls at strike rate of 54.86 while hitting 0 sixes and 23 fours on 31st March 2005 in Georgetown.
9. Brad Hodge - 203* runs
Then comes our Brad Hodge of Australia. He scored 203* runs against South Africa in 332 balls at strike rate of 61.14 while hitting 0 sixes and 22 fours on 16th December 2005 in Perth.
10. Virender Sehwag - 201 runs
Next in the list is Virender Sehwag of India. He scored 201 runs against Pakistan in 262 balls at strike rate of 76.71 while hitting 2 sixes and 28 fours on 24th March 2005 in Bengaluru.