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Brian Lara

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Key facts

Full name Brian Charles Lara[1]
Birth date 2 May 1969[2]
Birth place Cantaro, Trinidad[4]
Test runs 11,953[3]
ODI runs 10,405[3]

Brian Lara is a Trinidadian former international cricketer who played for the West Indies and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the sport [1]. He holds the record for the highest individual Test score of 400 not out [3].

Context

Brian Lara, born 2 May 1969 in Cantaro, Trinidad, played 131 Test matches and 299 ODI matches for the West Indies [3]. He scored 11,953 Test runs and 10,405 ODI runs [3]. His record-breaking 400 not out in Test cricket remains unmatched [3]. He also scored 501 not out in first-class cricket, another world record [3]. Lara is a member of the ICC Hall of Fame [5].

Documented claims

  • Brian Lara holds the record for the highest individual Test score of 400 not out. [3]
  • He also holds the record for the highest first-class score of 501 not out. [3]
  • He is included in the ICC Hall of Fame. [5]

Questions and answers

Did Brian Lara score 400 not out?

Yes, Brian Lara scored 400 not out, the highest individual Test score in history [3].

Why is Brian Lara so famous?

Brian Lara is famous for his record-breaking batting, including the highest Test score of 400 not out and the highest first-class score of 501 not out [3].

How many Test matches did Brian Lara play?

Brian Lara played 131 Test matches for the West Indies [3].

Sources

  1. Brian Lara | Biography, Cricket, Stats, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. FACTBOX-West Indies batsman Brian Lara — reuters.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Brian Lara - West Indies Batter Stats & Bio | Famous Cricketers — famouscricketers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Happy Birthday Brian Lara: Lesser-Known Facts About the ... — latestly.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Brian Lara Facts for Kids — kids.kiddle.co (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports