11 incredible records in cricket history that are almost impossible to break
Top 11 Unbreakable Cricket Records: In the history of cricket, there are 11 incredible records that are virtually impossible to break in today’s game. One of these unique records is a bowler taking 10 wickets while conceding only 10 runs.
In cricket, there are 11 major records that are almost impossible to break. These include Brian Lara’s magnificent score of 400 runs and Rohit Sharma’s innings of 264 runs in a One Day International. Records like Sir Jack Hobbs’ 199 centuries in first-class cricket and Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries in international cricket have remained unbroken for a long time.
11 Great Records in Cricket History:
1. Sachin Tendulkar – (IND)
The legendary Indian batsman, often referred to as the “God of Cricket,” Sachin Tendulkar is the first and only player to score 100 centuries in international cricket. This record includes 51 Test centuries and 49 ODI centuries. Sachin’s journey to 100 centuries began with his first Test century against England in 1990 and his first ODI century against Australia in 1994. Throughout his career, he broke and set numerous records in both formats. Considering the immense challenge of maintaining such consistency in both formats for 24 years, it’s difficult to imagine any player surpassing this achievement in the future.
2. Rahul Dravid – (IND)
The legendary Indian batsman, known as ‘The Wall’, Rahul Dravid, never got out for a golden duck in Test cricket. During his 286 Test innings, Dravid was never dismissed on the first ball. Dravid played 164 Test matches, scoring 13,288 runs at an average of 52.31, including 36 Test centuries. He achieved all these feats in Test cricket without ever getting a golden duck.
3. Brian Lara – (WI)
Former West Indies captain Brian Lara scored an unbeaten 400 runs against England in a Test match in Antigua in 2004. Lara is the only player in the world to score 400 runs in a single innings in the oldest format of cricket. To achieve this feat, he faced 582 balls and batted for 778 minutes. During his innings, he hit 43 fours and four sixes.
4. Wiaan Mulder – (SA)
South African batsman Wiaan Mulder recently came close to Brian Lara’s record of 400 runs. Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 runs, which was the second-fastest triple century in a Test match, including 49 fours. However, Mulder declared his innings 33 runs short of the record, out of respect for West Indies legend Brian Lara, thus preserving that particular record.
5. Rohit Sharma – (IND)
Indian star batsman Rohit Sharma scored a record-breaking 264 runs in a One Day International (ODI) match against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens on November 13, 2014. He achieved this remarkable feat in just 173 balls, including 33 fours and 9 sixes. Besides this record-breaking innings, Rohit is the only player to have scored three double centuries in ODI cricket. His other two double centuries include 209 against Australia in 2013 and an unbeaten 208 against Sri Lanka in Mohali in 2017. No other player in ODI history has scored more than one double century.
6. Muttiah Muralitharan – (SL)
Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket. Muralitharan took 800 wickets in 133 matches. He achieved this feat between 1992 and 2010 with his spin and mystery bowling. Muralitharan also holds several other significant records, including the most ten-wicket hauls in Tests (22) and the most wickets in ODIs (534).
7. Sir Jack Hobbs – (ENG)
England’s legendary batsman Sir Jack Hobbs scored a total of 199 centuries in his first-class career. He played 834 first-class matches between 1905 and 1934, scoring 61,760 runs. Hobbs also scored 5,410 runs in 62 Test matches at an average of 56.94, including 15 Test centuries. His record of 199 first-class centuries still stands today. Given the pace at which modern cricket is played, this record seems unlikely to be broken.
8. Sir Donald Bradman – (AUS)
Australian batting legend Sir Donald Bradman holds the world record for the highest batting average in Test cricket, at 99.94. Bradman played 52 Test matches in his career, scoring 6,996 runs, including 29 centuries. He also scored 12 double centuries during this time. This is another record that remains unbroken to this day. He scored 974 runs in a single Test series in 1930, which is yet another record. Bradman’s career average of 99.94 is a record in cricket history that seems almost impossible to break.
9. Wilfred Rhodes – (ENG)
England cricketer Wilfred Rhodes holds the record for being the oldest player to make a Test debut. He was 52 years and 165 days old when he played for England against the West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, in April 1930. Interestingly, Rhodes started his Test career batting lower down the order, but later established himself as an opening batsman.
10. Hedley Verity – (ENG)
England’s legendary left-arm spinner Hedley Verity holds a record that remains unbroken to this day. The Yorkshire bowler achieved this feat in first-class cricket at Headingley in July 1932. Verity bowled 19.4 overs, which included 16 maiden overs. In this spell against Nottinghamshire, he took 10 wickets for just 10 runs in an innings. This remarkable spell included a period where he took seven wickets in just 15 balls, including a hat-trick. His 10 wickets for 10 runs is the ultimate example of accurate bowling and an achievement that seems almost impossible in modern cricket.
11. Jason Gillespie – (AUS)
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie holds the record for the highest score by a nightwatchman. Gillespie scored an unbeaten 201 runs in an innings against Bangladesh in a Test match in Chittagong in 2006. This magnificent innings is the highest score ever made by a nightwatchman in international cricket. Gillespie scored his double century in the second innings. During this innings, he also shared a crucial 320-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Michael Hussey.
