Discover the highest individual scores in Test cricket in 2026. View complete stats for top innings of the year.
Highest Individual Scores in Tests in 2026
| Player | Team | Score (BF) | 4s/6s | SR | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Jangoo | WI | 233 (373) | 19/3 | 62.46 | v Sri Lanka | North Sound | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Roston Chase | WI | 194 (324) | 13/2 | 59.87 | v Sri Lanka | North Sound | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Lahiru Udara | SL | 188 (248) | 21/5 | 75.80 | v West Indies | North Sound | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Tom Blundell | NZ | 186 (292) | 22/3 | 63.69 | v Ireland | Belfast | 27 May 2026 |
| Justin Greaves | WI | 180 (325) | 14/2 | 55.38 | v Sri Lanka | North Sound | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | IND | 167 (230) | 15/1 | 72.60 | v Sri Lanka | Galle | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Travis Head | AUS | 163 (166) | 24/1 | 98.19 | v England | Sydney | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Abdullah Shafique | PAK | 160* (323) | 15/3 | 49.53 | v West Indies | Port of Spain | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Joe Root | ENG | 160 (242) | 15/0 | 66.11 | v Australia | Sydney | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Devon Conway | NZ | 157 (224) | 22/3 | 70.08 | v England | Nottingham | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Jacob Bethell | ENG | 154 (265) | 15/0 | 58.11 | v Australia | Sydney | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Tom Latham | NZ | 151 (214) | 15/0 | 70.56 | v England | Nottingham | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Innocent Kaia | ZIM | 140 (227) | 17/0 | 61.67 | v Bangladesh | Harare | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Steve Smith | AUS | 138 (220) | 16/1 | 62.72 | v England | Sydney | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | BAN | 137 (233) | 12/1 | 58.79 | v Pakistan | Sylhet | 16 May 2026 |
Key Insights on 2026’s Highest Individual Test Innings Scores
The first half of 2026 is headlined by:
Amir Jangoo’s Monumental Double Century: West Indies’ Amir Jangoo holds the highest individual score of the year with a marathon 233 off 373 balls against Sri Lanka. This innings remains the only double hundred recorded on the leaderboard. See who tops the double century list for Windies in Tests.
A Run Fest in North Sound: The venue in North Sound proved to be a batter’s paradise, hosting four of the top five highest scores on the list. This includes Jangoo’s 233, Roston Chase’s 194, Lahiru Igalagamage’s 188, and Justin Greaves’s 180.
Aggressive English Intent: Reflecting a highly attacking modern approach to Test cricket, English batters are accumulating massive scores at rapid paces. Jacob Bethell smashed 154 runs off just 205 balls, while Joe Root scored 160 off 242 deliveries against Australia.
High Strike Rates Across the Board: Brisk run accumulation is a defining strategy beyond just the English squad, highlighted perfectly by Australia’s Travis Head, who bludgeoned 163 runs off merely 166 balls in Sydney.
Also Read: See who tops the runs chart for the year 2026 in both ODIs and Tests.
