যিনি টেস্ট ক্রিকেটে 400 রান করেছেন
The world of cricket has seen many great players, but few have managed to reach the milestone of scoring 400 runs in a single Test match. This stellar feat requires outstanding performance and remarkable persistence on the pitch. Two cricketers stand at this echelon, setting records that are admired even after years and serving as an inspiration for upcoming talents.
The Immortal Brian Lara
First and foremost, Sir Brian Charles Lara, who is widely considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history from West Indies team. He was born on May 2, 1969 in Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago. His test career spanned over 13 years from December 1990 to November 2006 with a total of 131 test matches played.
In April 2004, during the fourth Test between England and West Indies at Antigua Recreation Ground, St John’s city, Lara scripted history by scoring the highest individual score in Test cricket. The left-hander scored an unbeatable run of impressive 400 not out off just 582 balls with help of whopping 43 fours and four sixes against English bowlers attack including James Anderson and Stephen Harmison.
What makes his achievement extra special is that he achieved this record when he was under considerable scrutiny both for the lacklustre performance of his side in prior games and for failing to amass significant personal runs.
Lara extraordinarily repossessed his world record nearly ten years after first establishing it in 1994 against England where he made another magnanimous run of unbeaten 375 breaking then-record held by Been Richards’.
This phenomenal batting-inning till this date stands undefeated despite being challenged several times by succeeding generation cricketers such as David Warner or Rohit Sharma.
Lara’s Style
One fascinating facet about the genius’s game style was his ability to change gears according to match situations which always left the opponents in a fix. He was an elegant stroke-maker with flawless techniques that made him capable of overwhelming any bowling attack.
His unforgettable 400 remains an object lesson in focus, endurance and cricketing skill, blending both defensive technique with aggressive assault on bowlers to adapt according to pitch conditions.
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Matthew Hayden – The Mighty Aussie
Before Brian Lara’s incredible feat, it was – Matthew Lawrence Hayden, a burly top-order batsman from Australian line-up who was helping his team win by scoring massive runs.
Born on 29th October, 1971 in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia; ‘Hayden’ had a career packed with big scores with total matches played being 103 over span of about fifteen years from March 1994 till January 2009.
In early October 2003, during the Test series against Zimbabwe at WACA Ground, Perth city of Western Australia; he snatched Sir Garfield Sober’s longstanding record (365 not out) for highest test score as he monumentally scored 380 runs which included exhausting yet thrilling knock comprising of striking thirty-eight fours and eleven sixes.
Although his astounding achievement did not last long, as Brian Lara surpassed it within six months but nonetheless is etched gold in cricket chronicles.
Hayden’s Power Game
Standing at more than 6 feet tall, Hayden utilized his intimidating physical presence coupled with relentless aggression to bully bowlers all around park throughout his splendid innings.
Ideal combination of power strokes launched into stands and calculated orthodox shots kept scoreboard ticking steadily making this match one of best displays of right mix between old-school and modern cricket ever witnessed in history.
All mentioned above underlines how exceptional these two amateur cricketers were; let’s wait and anticipate who next could enter this elite club filled with legendary cricketers demanded immense concentration and stamina levels besides sheer batting skills.
In a game where the maximum an individual player can score in a single play is only six runs, achieving scores more than 400 is indeed monumental testament of cricketer’s greatness.
