Brian Lara

Brian Lara owns the two highest individual scores in first-class history: 501 not out for Warwickshire and 400 not out in Tests—both world records that surpass the next best by 39 and 1 runs respectively. His legendary 153 not out against Australia in 1999, chasing 308 after being 90 for 6, is hailed as the greatest Test innings, featuring a strike rate of 87.93. Lara’s 11,953 Test runs at an average of 52.88 include 34 centuries, three faster than #7 Viv Richards' 24, and his highest score of 400* is 100 runs more than any other player's best. His 375 in 1994 stood as the Test record for a decade, cementing his place as the ultimate batsman for mammoth totals.