- Full name
- Brian Charles Lara
- Born
- 2 May 1969, Santa Cruz
- Age
- 57 years
- Role
- Batsman
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
Brian Charles Lara (born 2 May 1969) is a Trinidadian former international cricketer, widely renowned as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He holds several cricketing records, including the record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket, with 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham at Edgbaston in 1994, and the record for the highest individual score in an international Test innings, after scoring 400 not out at Antigua during the 4th test against England in 2004. He is nicknamed "The Prince of Port of Spain" or simply "The Prince".
Lara also held, for 18 years, the record of scoring the highest number of runs in a single over of a Test match when he scored 28 runs off an over of Robin Peterson of South Africa in 2003, until his record was overtaken by Jasprit Bumrah in 2022. As captain, Lara led the West Indies team to win the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, the first time the team won any major ICC trophy since winning the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
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Brian Lara: career summary
Brian Lara is a batsman, born on 2 May 1969 in Santa Cruz. Brian Lara has played 88 matches on CricInto's records, from 9 Feb 2003 to 21 Apr 2007, for West Indies and ICC World XI.
In ODIs (71 matches, 2003–2007): 1,878 runs in 67 innings at an average of 33.54 and a strike rate of 78.12, with 1 hundred and 10 fifties (highest score 116). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In Tests (17 matches, 2003–2006): 2,036 runs in 31 innings at an average of 67.87 and a strike rate of 64.84, with 7 hundreds and 5 fifties (highest score 400*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 17 | 31 | 1 | 2036 | 400* | 67.87 | 3140 | 64.84 | 7 | 5 | 257 | 26 | 2 |
| ODI | 71 | 67 | 11 | 1878 | 116 | 33.54 | 2404 | 78.12 | 1 | 10 | 173 | 40 | 3 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2007 | WI vs ENG ODI | 18 (17) | - |
| 19 Apr 2007 | WI vs BAN ODI | 33 (27) | - |
| 10 Apr 2007 | WI vs SA ODI | 21 (26) | - |
| 1 Apr 2007 | WI vs SL ODI | 2 (4) | - |
| 29 Mar 2007 | WI vs NZ ODI | 37 (49) | - |
| 27 Mar 2007 | WI vs AUS ODI | 77 (83) | - |
| 23 Mar 2007 | WI vs IRE ODI | DNB | - |
| 19 Mar 2007 | WI vs ZIM ODI | 44* (68) | - |
| 13 Mar 2007 | WI vs PAK ODI | 37 (56) | - |
| 31 Jan 2007 | WI vs IND ODI | 3 (2) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Brian Lara scored in ODIs?
Brian Lara has scored 1,878 runs in ODIs, at an average of 33.54. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Brian Lara scored in Tests?
Brian Lara has scored 2,036 runs in Tests, at an average of 67.87.
How many hundreds has Brian Lara scored?
Brian Lara has scored 1 hundred in ODIs and 7 hundreds in Tests. Matches before ball-by-ball records began are not counted.
What is Brian Lara's highest score?
Brian Lara's highest score is 400*, in Tests (not out).
How old is Brian Lara?
Brian Lara was born on 2 May 1969 in Santa Cruz, and is 57 years old.
Which teams has Brian Lara played for?
West Indies (2003–2007) and ICC World XI (2005).