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Highest team total in a Test innings

The current highest team total in a test innings record is 952 runs, held by Sri Lanka, set on August 6, 1997. Last checked October 14, 2026.

952

runs

Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1997

Holder
Sri Lanka
Record
952 runs
Exact figure
952/6 declared against India
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date set
August 6, 1997
Recognized by
ICC
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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