In the Test format, teams aim to post huge totals on the board to throw the opponent out of the contest. But to do it in both innings of a Test match is a sheer testament to the batting prowess they possess.
There have been some prominent instances when teams have posted runs over a certain limit in both innings. Here, in this article, we’ll list the instances of teams scoring 400+ totals in both innings of a Test match.
Teams with 400+ Totals in Both Innings of a Test
| Team | 1st Inn Total | 2nd Inn Total | Vs | Venue | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 450 | 452 | England | Sydney | 19 Dec 1924 |
| Australia | 411 | 427/6d | England | Nottingham | 10 Jun 1938 |
| South Africa | 530 | 481 | England | Durban | 3 Mar 1939 |
| Australia | 458 | 404/3 | England | Leeds | 22 Jul 1948 |
| Australia | 441/5d | 425 | Pakistan | Melbourne | 29 Dec 1972 |
| Australia | 511/6d | 460/8 | New Zealand | Wellington | 1 Mar 1974 |
| India | 407 | 407/9d | Pakistan | Eden Gardens | 16 Mar 2005 |
| Pakistan | 588 | 490/8d | India | Faisalabad | 21 Jan 2006 |
| Australia | 463 | 401/7d | India | Sydney | 2 Jan 2008 |
| India | 426 | 412/4 | Sri Lanka | Ahmedabad | 16 Nov 2009 |
| India | 445 | 430/4d | England | Rajkot | 15 Feb 2024 |
| England | 416 | 425 | West Indies | Nottingham | 18 Jul 2024 |
Key Insights
1: Australia became the first team to post 400+ totals in both innings of a Test match. In the first Test against England in 1924, the Aussies scored 450 and 452 in their 2 innings and beat England by 193 runs.
400: In 2024, India became the first team to accumulate 400+ runs in both innings and win the Test by a 400+ run margin.
The Indian team posted 445 in their first innings and declared the second innings on 430 for 4. While defending the target of 557 runs, India skittled England for 122 runs, handing them a defeat of 434 runs — the largest win margin for India in Tests.
0: By far, no team has lost a Test after scoring 400+ totals in both innings. However, 5 matches have resulted in draws.
760: When India racked up 400+ runs against Sri Lanka in both innings, the Lankan team posted their second-highest team total in the longer format.
India put up 426/10 runs in the first innings, and then Sri Lanka retaliated with a mammoth 760/6 declared. In response, India scored 412/4, ending the match in a draw.
6: Australia has scored the most 400+ team totals in both innings of a Test match (6 times), while England has been on the receiving end in the same number of matches.
