Cricket has witnessed some extraordinary performances over the years, with players setting records that seem almost impossible to break. While many milestones have been surpassed over time, certain records remain untouched, standing as legendary achievements in the sport’s history.
Here’s a look at some of the most unbreakable records in cricket history, which may never be surpassed.
1. Don Bradman’s Test Batting Average – 99.94
Sir Donald Bradman, the greatest batsman in cricket history, retired with an astonishing Test batting average of 99.94. No other cricketer has come close to this number. The second-best career average (minimum 20 innings) belongs to Marnus Labuschagne (currently around 58+), which is still far from Bradman’s dominance.
- Why it’s unbreakable: The modern game has stronger competition, varied playing conditions, and different formats that make it nearly impossible for any batsman to maintain such consistency.
2. Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 International Centuries
Sachin Tendulkar, the "God of Cricket," holds the record for 100 international centuries (51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs). The next closest is Virat Kohli, with 80+ centuries, and even he may struggle to reach this milestone.
- Why it’s unbreakable: With increased pressure on players, the rise of T20 cricket, and fitness challenges, scoring 100 centuries at the highest level is nearly impossible in today’s game.
3. Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 Test Wickets
Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan retired with 800 Test wickets, the most by any bowler. The next highest wicket-taker is Shane Warne with 708 wickets. Among active players, no one is even close.
- Why it’s unbreakable: With the reduced frequency of Test matches and growing focus on shorter formats, it’s unlikely any bowler will play long enough to reach 800 wickets.
4. Jim Laker’s 19 Wickets in a Test Match
In 1956, English off-spinner Jim Laker took 19 wickets for 90 runs in a single Test match against Australia. No bowler has even come close to this feat.
- Why it’s unbreakable: Modern pitches, better batting techniques, and DRS have made it almost impossible for a bowler to dominate an entire Test match like this.
5. Rohit Sharma’s 264 in an ODI Innings
In 2014, Rohit Sharma set the record for the highest individual score in an ODI match, scoring 264 runs against Sri Lanka. He is also the only player with three ODI double centuries.
- Why it’s unbreakable: Even in the T20 era, scoring 264 in a 50-over game requires extreme consistency, stamina, and shot selection. The previous best before Rohit was 219 by Virender Sehwag, showing how rare such a feat is.
6. Brian Lara’s 400 in a Test Innings*
West Indies great Brian Lara remains the only player to score 400 runs in a single Test innings (against England in 2004). He also holds the record for the highest individual first-class score (501*).
- Why it’s unbreakable: With the increasing emphasis on result-oriented Test matches, teams rarely bat long enough for a player to reach 400. Even modern greats like Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Virat Kohli have never come close.
7. Chris Gayle’s 175 in a T20 Innings
West Indian power-hitter Chris Gayle smashed 175 off 66 balls* in an IPL 2013 match for Royal Challengers Bangalore. It remains the highest individual score in a T20 game.
- Why it’s unbreakable: With T20 matches being shorter and bowlers adapting better, surpassing 175 runs in 120 balls is extremely difficult.
8. Most Runs in a Single Test Match – Graham Gooch (456 Runs)
In 1990, England's Graham Gooch scored 456 runs in a single Test match (333 in the first innings and 123 in the second).
- Why it’s unbreakable: Test matches today are often played on result-oriented pitches, making such massive scores less likely. Most teams declare before a batsman gets the chance to reach such heights.
9. Wilfred Rhodes’ 4,204 First-Class Wickets
English all-rounder Wilfred Rhodes took 4,204 wickets in first-class cricket, a record that will never be broken.
- Why it’s unbreakable: Modern cricketers don’t play enough first-class matches to reach such an astronomical number of wickets. Today’s leading first-class wicket-takers don’t even come close to 1,500 wickets.
10. Most Consecutive Test Matches Played – Alastair Cook (159)
Former England captain Alastair Cook played 159 consecutive Test matches from 2006 to 2018, never missing a game due to injury or form.
- Why it’s unbreakable: With the hectic cricketing calendar, workload management, and frequent injuries, no modern player is likely to play that many consecutive Tests without missing a single game.
Honorable Mentions
- MS Dhoni’s 91 Matches as an Unbeaten Captain in ODIs – The former Indian captain remained unbeaten in 91 ODIs, the most in history.
- AB de Villiers’ Fastest ODI Century (31 Balls) – In today’s conditions, breaking this record would require near-perfect hitting.
- Don Bradman’s 974 Runs in a Test Series – He averaged 139.14 in the 1930 Ashes, an unmatched record.
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