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mediumBrian Lara broke Garry Sobers' 36-year-old Test batting record in April 1994 with a score of 375. Which team was he playing against in Antigua?
✓England
BAustralia
CSouth Africa
DPakistan
Answer Explanation
Lara broke Sobers' 365-not-out record with 375 against England at the Antigua Recreation Ground in April 1994, with Sobers himself present to congratulate the new record holder.
Brian Lara in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 131 | 11,953 | 52.9 | 400* | 0 | - |
| ODI | 299 | 10,405 | 40.5 | 169 | 4 | 2/5 |
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