With the rapid advent of T20 cricket, it is often argued that modern day batsmen have lost the composure and temperament to spend long times at the crease and make substantial scores.

Is that true? We look at the five highest individual scores in the past 12 months (starting August 2015) to answer this question. All these 5 scores are over 250, but most were scored at a brisk pace.

Perhaps, that is the real effect of T20s on Tests &#8211; giving a new dimension to batting rather than stripping batsmen of an older effective manner. Take a look at this list, featuring 3 England cricketers, 1 Australian and 1 New Zealander and surprisingly no Asians.

<strong>1. Ross Taylor &#8211; 290 v Australia:</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41268" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ross-Taylor-walks-off-after-scoring-290.jpg" alt="Ross Taylor" width="800" height="529" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41268" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

In Mitchell Johnson’s final Test match for Australia at Perth, in November 2015, Ross Taylor played a stunning innings under pressure. Trailing Australia by 559 runs, Taylor batted close to 5 sessions on the way to a scintillating 290.

This boundary studded innings was the epitome of aggression as a best form of defence, as Taylor made his runs in just 374 balls, seeing out a destructive Mitchell Starc spell in which he clocked 160.4 kmph. Not only was it Taylor’s highest first-class score, it was also the highest score by a visiting batsman in Australia ever.

This marathon innings saw New Zealand draw the Test match from an improbable position and helped Taylor reestablish himself as a permanent member of the New Zealand middle order, after doubts surrounding his previous performances.

<strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-strike-rate-in-an-innings-with-minimum-50-balls-faced/" target="_blank">Top 10 Batsmen with highest strike rate in an innings with minimum 50 balls faced in Tests</a></strong>

<strong>2. Adam Voges &#8211; 269* v West Indies:</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-45346" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Adam-Voges-and-Shaun-Marsh-Partnership-Australia-v-West-Indies.jpg" alt="Shaun Marsh and Adam Voges" width="900" height="600" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-45346" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption>

In an unparalleled assault against an admittedly deflated West Indies line-up, Adam Voges dominated proceedings with an unbeaten 269, on a pitch that wasn’t altogether batting friendly in December 2015.

He cantered his way to the fastest century at Hobart in just 100 balls, and added a record 449 runs for the 6th wicket with Shaun Marsh &#8211; the highest ever in Test matches. Voges scored at an astounding strike rate of 94.4, smashing 33 boundaries in an unforgettable innings for the new comer to Test matches.

He became one of the oldest double centurions in his chanceless innings, and single handedly ensured an innings victory for Australia.

<strong>3. Alastair Cook &#8211; 263 v Pakistan:</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-36815" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alastair-Cook-England-vs-Pakistan-1st-Test-Day-4.jpg" alt="Non Asian Test XI" width="594" height="385" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-36815" class="wp-caption-text">Alastair Cook. (© MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Alastair Cook’s stubborn resistance was a talking point in his marathon 528-ball inning against an influential Pakistan bowling attack in Abu Dhabi in October 2015. Facing a deficit of 523 runs, England were in need of inspiration, and Cook was suffering from loss of form.

But his individual captain’s inning ensured that England salvaged a draw and put themselves in a potential position for victory. He batted for close to 14 hours, one of the longest ever innings and stroked just 18 boundaries, a symbol of his immense patience and resistance.

This was his highest score outside England, and the captain benefitted from rich vein of form following it as this proved to be a breakthrough inning for him.

<strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-captains-runs-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Captains with most runs in Tests</a></strong>

<strong>4. Ben Stokes &#8211; 258 v South Africa:</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49101" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Stokes-Double-Century.jpg" alt="Ben-Stokes-Double-Century" width="591" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49101" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The inaugural Test of 2016 saw Ben Stokes launch a jaw dropping assault on a despirited South African line up at Cape Town. He helped himself to the highest score ever for a number 6 batsman in Test matches and shattered a number of records en-route 258 off just 198 balls.

Stokes marauded 11 sixes, being particularly sever on Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada, and smashed 30 fours. His strike rate of 130 helped him reach his 200 in 163 balls.

It was the second fastest double ton ever in Test matches, and this counterattacking inning ensured that England laid a strong foundation and ended up dethroning the number 1 team in the world by defeating them at home.

<strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-individual-scores-at-number-6-in-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Highest individual scores at number 6 in Tests</a></strong>

<strong>5. Joe Root &#8211; 254 v Pakistan:</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-77525" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-3.jpg" alt="Joe Root" width="600" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-77525" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root of England walks off after being dismissed for 254. (Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Arguably England’s best current batsman, Joe Root had started a new phase at No.3 in his career, and hadn’t been altogether successful. 1-0 down in the series, England desperately needed him to deliver.

In the recently concluded 2nd Test against Pakistan, Root amassed his career best score &#8211; 254 off 406, at a healthy strike rate of 62. He ensured an innings victory with multitude of boundaries &#8211; 27, against a world class bowling line-up on a wicket that wasn’t obviously helpful.

Not only did he lead his side’s fightback to level the series 1-1, he oozed with confidence and continued from where he left off in the next Test. The world class batsman is bound to be found more often on such lists.

<strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-individual-scores-at-no-4-in-away-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Highest individual scores at No 4 in away Tests</a></strong>

<p>With the rapid advent of T20 cricket, it is often argued that modern day batsmen have lost the composure and temperament to spend long times at the crease and make substantial scores.</p>
<p>Is that true? We look&nbsp;at the five highest individual scores in the past 12 months (starting August 2015) to answer this question. All these 5 scores are over 250, but most were scored at a brisk pace.</p>
<p>Perhaps, that is the real effect of T20s on Tests – giving a new dimension to batting rather than stripping batsmen of an older effective manner. Take a look at this list, featuring 3 England cricketers, 1 Australian and 1 New Zealander and surprisingly no Asians.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Ross Taylor – 290 v Australia:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_41268" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41268" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-41268" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ross-Taylor-walks-off-after-scoring-290.jpg" alt="Ross Taylor" width="800" height="529" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41268" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In Mitchell Johnson’s final Test match for Australia at Perth, in November 2015, Ross Taylor played a stunning innings under pressure. Trailing Australia by 559 runs, Taylor batted close to 5 sessions on the way to a scintillating 290.</p>
<p>This boundary studded innings was the epitome of aggression as a best form of defence, as Taylor made his runs in just 374 balls, seeing out a destructive Mitchell Starc spell in which he clocked 160.4 kmph. Not only was it Taylor’s highest first-class score, it was also the highest score by a visiting batsman in Australia ever.</p>
<p>This marathon innings saw New Zealand draw the Test match from an improbable position and helped Taylor reestablish himself as a permanent member of the New Zealand middle order, after doubts surrounding his previous performances.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read –&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-strike-rate-in-an-innings-with-minimum-50-balls-faced/" target="_blank">Top 10 Batsmen with highest strike rate in an innings with minimum 50 balls faced in Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>2. Adam Voges – 269* v West Indies:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_45346" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-45346" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-45346" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Adam-Voges-and-Shaun-Marsh-Partnership-Australia-v-West-Indies.jpg" alt="Shaun Marsh and Adam Voges" width="900" height="600" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-45346" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In an unparalleled assault against an admittedly deflated West Indies line-up, Adam Voges dominated proceedings with an unbeaten 269, on a pitch that wasn’t altogether batting friendly in December 2015.</p>
<p>He cantered his way to the fastest century at Hobart in just 100 balls, and added a record 449 runs for the 6th wicket with Shaun Marsh – the highest ever in Test matches. Voges scored at an astounding strike rate of 94.4, smashing 33 boundaries in an unforgettable innings for the new comer to Test matches.</p>
<p>He became one of the oldest double centurions in his chanceless innings, and single handedly ensured an innings victory for Australia.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Alastair Cook – 263 v Pakistan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_36815" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36815" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-36815" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alastair-Cook-England-vs-Pakistan-1st-Test-Day-4.jpg" alt="Non Asian Test XI" width="594" height="385" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-36815" class="wp-caption-text">Alastair Cook. (© MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Alastair Cook’s stubborn resistance was a talking point in his marathon 528-ball inning against an influential Pakistan bowling attack in Abu Dhabi in October 2015. Facing a deficit of 523 runs, England were in need of inspiration, and Cook was suffering from loss of form.</p>
<p>But his individual captain’s inning ensured that England salvaged a draw and put themselves in a potential position for victory. He batted for close to 14 hours, one of the longest ever innings and stroked just 18 boundaries, a symbol of his immense patience and resistance.</p>
<p>This was his highest score outside England, and the captain benefitted from rich vein of form following it as this proved to be a&nbsp;breakthrough inning for him.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read –&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-captains-runs-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Captains with most runs in Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>4. Ben Stokes – 258 v South Africa:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49101" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49101" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49101" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Stokes-Double-Century.jpg" alt="Ben-Stokes-Double-Century" width="591" height="412" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49101" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The inaugural Test of 2016 saw Ben Stokes launch a jaw dropping assault on a despirited South African line up at Cape Town. He helped himself to the highest score ever for a number 6 batsman in Test matches and shattered a number of records en-route 258 off just 198 balls.</p>
<p>Stokes marauded 11 sixes, being particularly sever on Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada, and smashed 30 fours. His strike rate of 130 helped him reach his 200 in 163 balls.</p>
<p>It was the second fastest double ton ever in Test matches, and this counterattacking inning ensured that England laid a strong foundation and ended up dethroning the number 1 team in the world by defeating them at home.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read –&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-individual-scores-at-number-6-in-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Highest individual scores at number 6 in Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>5. Joe Root – 254 v Pakistan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_77525" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77525" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-77525" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-3.jpg" alt="Joe Root" width="600" height="412" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-77525" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root of England walks off after being dismissed for 254. (Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Arguably England’s best current batsman, Joe Root had started a new phase at No.3 in his career, and hadn’t been altogether successful. 1-0 down in the series, England desperately needed him to deliver.</p>
<p>In the recently concluded 2nd Test against Pakistan, Root amassed his career best score – 254 off 406, at a healthy strike rate of 62. He ensured an innings victory with multitude of boundaries – 27, against a world class bowling line-up on a wicket that wasn’t obviously helpful.</p>
<p>Not only did he lead his side’s fightback to level the series 1-1, he oozed with confidence and continued from where he left off in the next Test. The world class batsman is bound to be found more often on such lists.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read –&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-individual-scores-at-no-4-in-away-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Highest individual scores at No 4 in away Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p><strong>Written by Yash Gupta</strong></p>

<p>With the rapid advent of T20 cricket, it is often argued that modern day batsmen have lost the composure and temperament to spend long times at the crease and make substantial scores.</p>
<p>Is that true? We look at the five highest individual scores in the past 12 months (starting August 2015) to answer this question. All these 5 scores are over 250, but most were scored at a brisk pace.</p>
<p>Perhaps, that is the real effect of T20s on Tests &#8211; giving a new dimension to batting rather than stripping batsmen of an older effective manner. Take a look at this list, featuring 3 England cricketers, 1 Australian and 1 New Zealander and surprisingly no Asians.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Ross Taylor &#8211; 290 v Australia:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_41268" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41268" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41268" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ross-Taylor-walks-off-after-scoring-290.jpg" alt="Ross Taylor" width="800" height="529" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41268" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In Mitchell Johnson’s final Test match for Australia at Perth, in November 2015, Ross Taylor played a stunning innings under pressure. Trailing Australia by 559 runs, Taylor batted close to 5 sessions on the way to a scintillating 290.</p>
<p>This boundary studded innings was the epitome of aggression as a best form of defence, as Taylor made his runs in just 374 balls, seeing out a destructive Mitchell Starc spell in which he clocked 160.4 kmph. Not only was it Taylor’s highest first-class score, it was also the highest score by a visiting batsman in Australia ever.</p>
<p>This marathon innings saw New Zealand draw the Test match from an improbable position and helped Taylor reestablish himself as a permanent member of the New Zealand middle order, after doubts surrounding his previous performances.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-strike-rate-in-an-innings-with-minimum-50-balls-faced/" target="_blank">Top 10 Batsmen with highest strike rate in an innings with minimum 50 balls faced in Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>2. Adam Voges &#8211; 269* v West Indies:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_45346" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-45346" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-45346" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Adam-Voges-and-Shaun-Marsh-Partnership-Australia-v-West-Indies.jpg" alt="Shaun Marsh and Adam Voges" width="900" height="600" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-45346" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In an unparalleled assault against an admittedly deflated West Indies line-up, Adam Voges dominated proceedings with an unbeaten 269, on a pitch that wasn’t altogether batting friendly in December 2015.</p>
<p>He cantered his way to the fastest century at Hobart in just 100 balls, and added a record 449 runs for the 6th wicket with Shaun Marsh &#8211; the highest ever in Test matches. Voges scored at an astounding strike rate of 94.4, smashing 33 boundaries in an unforgettable innings for the new comer to Test matches.</p>
<p>He became one of the oldest double centurions in his chanceless innings, and single handedly ensured an innings victory for Australia.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Alastair Cook &#8211; 263 v Pakistan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_36815" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36815" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-36815" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alastair-Cook-England-vs-Pakistan-1st-Test-Day-4.jpg" alt="Non Asian Test XI" width="594" height="385" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-36815" class="wp-caption-text">Alastair Cook. (© MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Alastair Cook’s stubborn resistance was a talking point in his marathon 528-ball inning against an influential Pakistan bowling attack in Abu Dhabi in October 2015. Facing a deficit of 523 runs, England were in need of inspiration, and Cook was suffering from loss of form.</p>
<p>But his individual captain’s inning ensured that England salvaged a draw and put themselves in a potential position for victory. He batted for close to 14 hours, one of the longest ever innings and stroked just 18 boundaries, a symbol of his immense patience and resistance.</p>
<p>This was his highest score outside England, and the captain benefitted from rich vein of form following it as this proved to be a breakthrough inning for him.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-captains-runs-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Captains with most runs in Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>4. Ben Stokes &#8211; 258 v South Africa:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49101" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49101" style="width: 591px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49101" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Stokes-Double-Century.jpg" alt="Ben-Stokes-Double-Century" width="591" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49101" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The inaugural Test of 2016 saw Ben Stokes launch a jaw dropping assault on a despirited South African line up at Cape Town. He helped himself to the highest score ever for a number 6 batsman in Test matches and shattered a number of records en-route 258 off just 198 balls.</p>
<p>Stokes marauded 11 sixes, being particularly sever on Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada, and smashed 30 fours. His strike rate of 130 helped him reach his 200 in 163 balls.</p>
<p>It was the second fastest double ton ever in Test matches, and this counterattacking inning ensured that England laid a strong foundation and ended up dethroning the number 1 team in the world by defeating them at home.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-individual-scores-at-number-6-in-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Highest individual scores at number 6 in Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>5. Joe Root &#8211; 254 v Pakistan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_77525" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77525" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-77525" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-3.jpg" alt="Joe Root" width="600" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-77525" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root of England walks off after being dismissed for 254. (Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Arguably England’s best current batsman, Joe Root had started a new phase at No.3 in his career, and hadn’t been altogether successful. 1-0 down in the series, England desperately needed him to deliver.</p>
<p>In the recently concluded 2nd Test against Pakistan, Root amassed his career best score &#8211; 254 off 406, at a healthy strike rate of 62. He ensured an innings victory with multitude of boundaries &#8211; 27, against a world class bowling line-up on a wicket that wasn’t obviously helpful.</p>
<p>Not only did he lead his side’s fightback to level the series 1-1, he oozed with confidence and continued from where he left off in the next Test. The world class batsman is bound to be found more often on such lists.</p>
<h4><strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-highest-individual-scores-at-no-4-in-away-tests/" target="_blank">Top 10 Highest individual scores at No 4 in away Tests</a></strong></h4>
<p><strong>Written by Yash Gupta</strong></p>

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5 Highest Test scores in the last year: With the rapid advent of T20 cricket, it is often argued that modern day batsmen have lost the composure and