The maximum Test innings score has been recorded by Sri Lanka which is 952 for 6 declared. These runs were scored in 271 overs at a run rate of 3.51. The opponent team was India and the venue was R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This match was played from 2nd to 6th August 1997. The result of this match was a draw.
The second highest Test total has been posted by England which is 903 for 7 declared. The team scored these runs at 2.69 runs per over in 335.2 overs. This match was played from 20th to 24th August 1938 at Kennington Oval, London and the opponent team was Australia. England won this match by an innings and 579 runs.
Similar results are detailed below –
| Score | Overs needed | Team | Test details | Test result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 849 | 258.2 | England | Vs West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica from 3rd to 12th April 1930 | Draw |
| 790 for 3 declared | 208.1 | West Indies | Vs Pakistan at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica from 26th February to 4th March 1958 | West Indies won by an innings and 174 runs |
| 765 for 6 declared | 248.5 | Pakistan | Vs Sri Lanka at National Stadium, Karachi from 21st to 25th February 2009 | Draw |
| 758 for 8 declared | 245.4 | Australia | Vs West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica from 11th to 17th June 1955 | Australia won by an innings and 82 runs |
| 756 for 5 declared | 185.1 | Sri Lanka | Vs South Africa at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo from 27th to 31st July 2006 | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 153 runs |