Cricket has witnessed several legendary batsmen and bowlers who created history with extraordinary performances. Many of their records are so incredible that breaking them seems nearly impossible even today. Here’s a look at 10 unbreakable world records in cricket history:
1. 61,760 Runs in First-Class Cricket – Sir Jack Hobbs
England’s legendary batsman Sir Jack Hobbs scored a staggering 61,760 runs in first-class cricket. He also smashed 199 centuries and 273 half-centuries with an average of 50.70. Sir Jack Hobbs played his first Test match against Australia on 1 January 1908 and scored 5,410 runs in 61 Tests, including 15 centuries and 28 half-centuries. Breaking this record is nearly impossible.
2. Don Bradman’s Batting Average of 99.94
Australian legend Don Bradman is widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history. He played only 52 Test matches, scoring 6,996 runs at an incredible average of 99.94. No other batsman has come close to this record. Bradman also holds the record for the most double centuries (12) in Test cricket and scored 5,028 runs against England – the most by any player against a single team.
3. Muttiah Muralitharan’s 1,347 International Wickets
Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan took a total of 1,347 wickets in international cricket, including 800 wickets in Tests, 534 in ODIs, and 13 in T20Is. No bowler has come close to this remarkable feat, making it one of the hardest records to break.
4. Sachin Tendulkar’s 18,426 Runs in ODIs
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar scored 18,426 runs in 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries. With fewer ODI matches played today, breaking this record seems almost impossible. Sachin’s highest score in ODIs is 200 not out, another iconic achievement.
5. Double Century by a Night Watchman – Jason Gillespie
Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie created history by scoring 201 not out as a night watchman in a Test match against Bangladesh in 2006. No other night watchman has scored a double century, making it an unmatched record.
6. Rohit Sharma’s 264 in ODIs
Indian opener Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs, scoring 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014. It remains unbeaten, and no player has come close to surpassing this monumental score.
7. Chris Gayle’s 175 in IPL
West Indies power-hitter Chris Gayle scored an unbelievable 175 runs off 66 balls in an IPL match against Pune Warriors India in 2013. This remains the highest individual score in T20 cricket, and breaking this record seems nearly impossible.
8. Most Runs without a Half-Century – Misbah-ul-Haq
Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq scored 5,122 runs in 162 ODIs without scoring a single half-century. This rare record highlights consistency without hitting big scores and is unlikely to be broken.
9. 19 Wickets in a Single Test Match – Jim Laker
England’s Jim Laker took 19 wickets in a single Test match against Australia in 1956. This extraordinary feat has remained unbeaten for 68 years, and breaking it seems impossible in modern cricket.
10. 8 Wickets in an ODI Match – Chaminda Vaas
Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas holds the record for taking 8 wickets for 19 runs in a single ODI against Zimbabwe in 2001. No bowler has managed to take more than 8 wickets in an ODI, making it a rare and unbreakable record.
These records showcase the brilliance and dominance of some of the greatest players in cricket history. Breaking them might remain a distant dream for future generations!