Cricket Records – Your Quick Guide to the Biggest Stats

If you love cricket, chances are you’ve heard fans brag about a player’s record run chase or an unbelievable spell of wickets. Those moments stick in memory because they show what’s possible on the field. This page pulls together the most talked‑about records so you can settle debates and impress friends with real numbers.

Historic Batting Feats

The biggest individual scores have changed the game several times. Sir Don Bradman’s 334 in 1930 still feels surreal, but modern players have pushed it further. In ODIs, Rohit Sharma’s 264 remains the highest, while Aaron Finch’s 172 in a T20I set a new benchmark for quick fire centuries.

When it comes to series records, look at the 2019 World Cup where England’s highest run chase of 241 against Afghanistan broke several partnership marks. Keep an eye on upcoming tours – a new record can pop up any time, especially in high‑scoring leagues like the IPL or BBL.

Bowling Legends & Their Numbers

On the bowling side, nobody matches Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 Test wickets. In limited‑overs cricket, Lasith Malinga’s four‑wicket over in a World Cup match still makes fans gasp. T20I records are also exploding – Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan once took a hat‑trick on debut, showing how fast the format creates new milestones.

Economy rates matter too. In the 2025 season of various leagues, several bowlers kept their economy under six runs per over for an entire tournament, a rare feat that shows consistency beyond just one great spell.

One recent T20I you might have watched was Pakistan vs West Indies on August 3, 2025. While the series result mattered, it also gave us a glimpse at emerging records – fast scoring rates and a few new partnership highs for both sides.

So how do you stay updated? Most cricket boards publish official stats pages after each match. Websites like ESPNcricinfo have live leaderboards that highlight record‑breaking performances as they happen. Signing up for alerts or following the “Records” section on your favourite league’s app will keep you in the loop.

Finally, remember that records aren’t just numbers – they tell a story of skill, conditions and sometimes luck. Whether it’s a 200‑run partnership in a Test or a bowler taking five wickets on debut, each record adds to cricket’s rich tapestry.