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Zak Foulkes picked up a nine-wicket haul in his Test debut for New Zealand in 2nd test against Zimbabwe. He creates history for New Zealand.  

New Zealand achieves a special name in the elite list after the terrific start against Zimbabwe in 2nd test.  

The series has seen many exceptional performances in the history of test cricket, which shattered the old records but also created some new world records. Here are 15 records which are made in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

Test cricket is often called the ultimate test of character, and few stories embody this more than a player's long-awaited comeback. Here's the journeys of five cricketers who faced incredible gaps between their 50+ scores.

Only a handful of players in Test cricket history have managed to excel equally with both bat and ball. This rare group features all-rounders who have scored multiple centuries while also taking over 200 wickets.

England's cricketing maestro, Joe Root, has once again etched his name in the annals of Test cricket with a magnificent century in Manchester. This roaring innings not only solidified his team's position but also led to the shattering of ten significant records. Join us as we delve into the remarkable achievements that underscore his enduring brilliance and impact on the game.

Joe Root has surpassed the legends Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis to reach the 2nd position of top run scorers in tests and only trails behind the legend Sachin Tendulkar. Here are the top 10 run scorers in test cricket. 

Cricket, often called a game of glorious uncertainties, is rich with fascinating statistics and surprising records. Here is a look at ten mind-blowing facts that showcase the unique and sometimes unexpected aspects of the sport and its legendary players. Prepare to be amazed!

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc etched his name into the record books with a sensational five-wicket haul in just 15 balls against West Indies at Sabina Park. This fiery spell during the Day-Night Test not only helped Australia seal a 3-0 series sweep but also made Starc the bowler with the fastest five-for in Test history from the start of an innings. Here’s a look at the elite list of bowlers who took five wickets in the fewest balls in Test history.

South Africa’s stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder stunned fans on July 7 during the second Test against Zimbabwe by declaring the innings at lunch on Day 2 while batting on a monumental *367. His knock, the fifth-highest score in Test history and the highest ever by a South African, left him just 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s all-time record of 400 not out. Mulder’s decision to put the team first, despite a chance at cricketing immortality, sparked debate across the cricket world. Scroll Down To Check 7 Highest Ever Score in Test Cricket History.

From Graham Gooch’s record 456 to Shubman Gill’s historic 430, here are the top 8 highest individual match aggregates in Test cricket history.  

India dominated Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test with Shubman Gill scoring twin centuries and bowlers reducing England to 72/3, setting up a 608-run chase. A clinical all-round performance that left England facing '60-over hell.'  

Shubman Gill starred against England in the first two matches as captain, scoring two centuries and one double century. Here is the net worth breakdown of India's test captain, Shubman Gill. 

Shubman Gill scored 400 runs in a single Test match and, with this, achieved a massive feat in Tests, registering his name in the elite list.  

This gallery highlights the fastest centuries scored against India in Test cricket, showcasing players who turned the tide of the match with aggressive and fearless batting. It begins with Jamie Smith’s recent 80-ball century at Edgbaston in 2025, a counter-attacking masterclass that helped England recover.

In the history of Test cricket, scoring a double hundred is regarded as a mark of greatness a monumental effort of concentration, skill, and mental fortitude. While hundreds are celebrated, double centuries elevate a batter into the league of legends. Here's a look at some of the finest Test batsmen who have mastered the art of playing big innings. Scroll down to check the list of batsmen with most double centuries in test cricket history

In the long and storied history of Test cricket, scoring a century is considered one of the greatest milestones for a batter. While many have achieved the feat, only a few have consistently done so across formats and decades. Here's a look at the top 10 players with the most Test centuries in cricket history, a list dominated by legends from India, Australia, South Africa. 

Double centuries in Test cricket symbolize patience, skill, and dominance at the crease. Here are the top 10 players with the most double hundreds in Test history.   

Test cricket has seen some exceptional leaders who not only led their teams with strategy but also dominated with the ball. Here are 9 captains with the most wickets in test cricket history.  

Scoring five individual centuries in a single Test match is a rare and remarkable achievement in cricket history. Only six teams have accomplished this batting feat, with dominant performances spread across decades.