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Most runs scored in a single day without loss of any wicket is 357 runs
Most runs scored in a single day without loss of any wicket is 357 runs. And interestingly, this same highest total is achieved by two teams at two different occasions. First it was achieved by West Indies in Feb 1958 against Pakistan, when Conrad Hunte and Garry Sobers on the 3rd day, played the whole day and scored 357 without fall of any wicket. This was the match of sir Gary Sobers where he dominated the complete match by his superb batting skills. His score of 365 not out was the highest score at that time. From 1958 till 1994 this record remains with Sir Gary Sobers till Brian Lara broke the record against England in 1994.
Scorecard of Pakistan vs West Indies Kingston 1958
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Scorecard of Sri Lanka vs South Africa Colombo 2006
Exact 357 runs were scored second time in a match between Sri Lanka and South Africa when Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara played the iconic innings of 374 and 287 respectively and scored 357 runs without losing any wicket on Day 2 in doing so. Coincidently in this match also so a triple century was scored by the Sri Lankan Mahela Jayawardene . Sri Lanka declared their inning at 756 for 5 wickets and Sri Lanka won this manage by 153 runs.
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FAQs
Q: What is the maximum runs scored in a single day without loss of any wicket?
A: 357 runs scored twice. First for West Indies against Pakistan in 1958 and second for Sri Lanka against South Africa in 2006.
Q: What was the score of West Indies when Garry Sobers scored 365 not out?
A: West Indies declared their inning on 790 runs for 3 wickets in that match.
Q: What was the score of West Indies when Jayawardhane scored 374 runs?
A: Sri Lanka declared their inning on 756 runs for 5 wickets in that match.
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