There are some moments in cricket that remember for years, especially when a batsman blows the bowler in a single over. Test cricket may be considered a long and restrained format, but sometimes such explosive batting is seen in it. One such record is recorded in the name of a bowler from India, who has set the world record by scoring the most runs in one over. Let’s know which veterans are involved in this list and who made his target for which bowler.
Jaspreet Bumrah (India) – 35 runs
Vs- England
Bowler- Stuart broad
place- Edgbaston, Birmingham (2022)
India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah set a new record in the history of Test cricket in 2022. In one over of England veteran Pesar Stuart Broad, Bumrah hit 35 runs. The balls of the over were as follows, 4, 5 (no-ball), 7 (wide + four), 4, 4, 6, 1. This bang batting not only strengthened India’s position, but also put Bumrah’s all-round capabilities in front of everyone.
2- Brian Lara (West Indies)- 28 runs
Vs- South Africa
Bowler- Robin Peterson
place- Johannesburg (2003-04)
Brian Lara, one of the greatest batsmen of cricket, scored 28 runs in Robin Peterson’s over against South Africa in 2003. He had set a spectacular boundary of 4, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4 runs in an over. Lara’s timing, footwork and ability to put shots in gaps surprised the audience.
3-George Bailey (Australia)-28 runs
Vs- England
Bowler- James Anderson
place- Perth (2013-14 Ashes)
George Bailey of Australia hit 28 runs in an over of James Anderson in the Perth Test in the 2013-14 Ashes series. The over was the score of 4, 6, 2, 4, 6, 6. The aggressive batting of Bailey broke the back of England bowlers and gave Australia a strong lead.
5-Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)-28 runs
Vs- England
Bowler- Joe root
place- Port Elizabeth (2019-20)
South Africa’s left -handed spinner Keshav Maharaj showed that he can do wonders not only in bowling but also in batting. In the over of England captain Joe Root, he scored 28 runs, including 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4 (no-ball).
5-Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)-27 runs
Vs- India
Bowler- Harbhajan Singh
place- Lahore (2005-06)
Shahid Afridi, popularly known as ‘Boom-Boom Afridi’, had scored 27 runs in an over of Harbhajan Singh in the Lahore Test against India. Over the balls were 6, 6, 6, 2, 1. Afridi’s aggression filled the audience with thrill and this innings became an example of his classic style.

