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Stump the Bearded Wonder No 149
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Lauren, England
Which English cricketer has scored the most runs in a single innings for his country?
Sir Leonard Hutton has held that record for almost 69 years with the 364 he scored against Australia at Kennington Oval on 20, 22, 23 August 1938. He batted for 797 minutes (13 hours, 17 minutes), faced 844 balls and hit 35 fours. England scored 903 for 7 declared and won the match by an innings and 579 runs.
Story from BBC SPORT:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport1/hi/cricket/tms/6246070.stm
Published: 2007/06/27 15:51:22 GMT
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