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hardMatthew Hayden briefly held the world record for the highest individual score in Test cricket after scoring 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003. Whose record did he break, only for it to be reclaimed within the year?
✓Brian Lara's 375
BGarry Sobers' 365 not out
CDon Bradman's 334
DLen Hutton's 364
Answer Explanation
Hayden's 380 at the WACA in October 2003 broke Brian Lara's record of 375, but Lara reclaimed the record just over six months later with his 400 not out against England in April 2004.
Matthew Hayden in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 103 | 8,625 | 50.7 | 380 | 0 | - |
| ODI | 161 | 6,133 | 43.8 | 181* | 0 | - |
| T20I | 9 | 308 | 51.3 | 73 | 0 | - |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Matthew Hayden profile
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 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Brian Lara profile
Compare Matthew Hayden and Brian Lara side by side
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