The Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester has hosted some of the most high-scoring Test matches in cricket history.
With the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy currently going on, fans have turned their eyes to the past to see which teams have piled up the most runs at this famous venue.
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When it comes to batting big, is it England who rule the roost at their home ground, or have visiting sides left a mark too? Let’s find out which teams have scored the most runs in a single Test innings at Old Trafford.
Top 10 highest Test totals at Old Trafford
Out of the top 10 highest team scores, England feature in seven of them. Australia and South Africa are the only visiting sides with more than one appearance. Here is a list of the top 10 highest totals scored at Old Trafford in Tests:
| Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 656/8d | England | 1964 |
| England | 627/9d | Australia | 1934 |
| England | 611 | Australia | 1964 |
| England | 592 | Australia | 2023 |
| England | 589/8d | Pakistan | 2016 |
| England | 571/8d | India | 1936 |
| South Africa | 552/5d | England | 1998 |
| Australia | 527/7d | England | 2013 |
| South Africa | 521/8d | England | 1955 |
| England | 519 | India | 1990 |
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The above list clearly shows that England have historically dominated at Old Trafford when it comes to scoring big.
The highest score by a team at Old Trafford in Test matches is 656/8 declared by Australia against England. This innings was played over 255.5 overs at a run rate of 2.56 during the first innings of the match, which ended in a draw.