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| Most Runs in an Over Brian Lara (West Indies) 28 [4.6.6.4.4.4] off Robin Peterson (South Africa) Highest Total by a Team Sri Lanka 952 for 6 declared vs. India 1997 Lowest Total by a Team New Zealand 26 all out vs. England 1954-55 Highest Match Aggregate South Africa vs. England 1,981 for 35 1939 Lowest Match Aggregate Australia vs. South Africa 234 for 29 1932 Largest Margin of Victory by Innings England innings & 579 runs vs. Australia 1938 Largest Margin of Victory by Runs England 675 vs. Australia 1928-29 Most Career Wickets Muthiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) 719 Best Match Performance Jim Laker (England) 19 for 90 vs. Australia Best Bowling Figures in an innings Jim Laker (England) 10 for 53 vs. Australia Most 10 Wickets in a Match Muthiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) 20 Most 5 Wickets in a Match Muthiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) 62 |
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