Cricket Records: Unbreakable Milestones That May Never Be Broken
Cricket is a game of remarkable achievements, but some cricket records are so extraordinary that they seem impossible to break. From batting milestones to bowling feats, these records have stood the test of time. Let’s dive into the most unbreakable records in cricket history.
1. Don Bradman’s Test Average of 99.94
Sir Donald Bradman’s legendary Test batting average of 99.94 remains the greatest cricket record in the sport’s history. Even modern batting greats struggle to maintain an average above 50, making this record nearly untouchable.
2. Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 International Centuries
Sachin Tendulkar, known as the “God of Cricket,” holds the record for 100 international centuries across Tests and ODIs. With the rise of T20 cricket and frequent player rotations, it is highly unlikely that any cricketer will ever surpass this record.
3. Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 Test Wickets
Sri Lankan spin maestro Muttiah Muralitharan took 800 wickets in Test cricket, the highest in history. Given the decreasing number of Test matches played, this cricket record seems almost impossible to break.
4. Rohit Sharma’s 264 in an ODI Innings
Rohit Sharma’s 264-run knock against Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the highest individual score in an ODI match. While batters have scored double centuries, surpassing 264 in a 50-over game remains a daunting task.
5. Chris Gayle’s Fastest T20 Century in 30 Balls
Chris Gayle set the record for the fastest T20 century in IPL history, scoring 100 off just 30 balls. While power-hitting has become more common, breaking this record requires an extraordinary performance.
6. Jim Laker’s 19 Wickets in a Test Match
England’s Jim Laker took 19 out of 20 wickets in a single Test match against Australia in 1956. Even in spin-friendly conditions, this feat is almost impossible to repeat in modern cricket.
7. Brian Lara’s 400 in a Test Innings*
West Indies legend Brian Lara remains the only cricketer to score 400* in a single Test innings. Given the aggressive nature of modern cricket, it is unlikely that any player will have the patience and opportunity to break this record.
8. Lasith Malinga’s 4 Wickets in 4 Balls
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga is the only bowler in international cricket to take four wickets in four consecutive balls. While hat-tricks are common, achieving a double hat-trick remains an extremely rare accomplishment.
9. Most Runs in an ODI World Cup by a Player
Sachin Tendulkar scored 673 runs in the 2003 ODI World Cup, the highest by any batter in a single edition of the tournament. While some players have come close, breaking this cricket record remains a tough challenge.
10. Highest Score in IPL by a Batsman
Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest score in IPL history with 175* off 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. Despite many explosive innings in the IPL, this milestone remains untouched.
These cricket records are etched in history and may never be broken. With the game evolving constantly, new records will be set, but some milestones will continue to stand tall. Which record do you think is the most unbreakable? Let us know in the comments!
