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Highest First-Class score in an innings

Brian Lara is counted among the great batsmen of the world who recorded the highest individual score of 501* in first-class cricket on June 6

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First class cricket is all about showing your class to the world of cricket. Many cricketers have recorded uncountable numbers of milestones in first class cricket. However, West Indies legend Brian Lara is one of them who have smashed 501* runs in first class cricket which is the highest score in the format.

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Brian Charles Lara Just the name is enough. A player who made and broke records on the cricket field. Lara is counted among the great batsmen of the world. June 6 is a very special day for Lara and her fans.

On this day(June 6) 28 years ago in 1994, the charisma that Lara did, became an example. If we talk about the highest score personally in Test cricket or first class cricket, then the name of Brian Lara comes first in the mind. This left-handed batsman played an unbeaten innings of 501 runs in county cricket on 6 June. In his innings, he hit 62 fours and 10 sixes.

Let's check out the complete list of players with the highest first-class score in an innings.

Highest First-Class score in an innings

Brian Lara - 501*
Hanif Mohammad - 499
Sir Don Bradman - 452*
BB Nimbalkar - 443*
Will Ponsford - 437
Will Ponsford - 429

Sir Don Bradman Brian Lara
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