Fri Oct 18 06:22:25 UTC 2024: ## Don Bradman’s Unbreakable Record: Triple Century in a Single Day
**Leeds, England:** Don Bradman, widely considered the greatest batsman in Test cricket history, holds a unique record that remains unbroken 94 years later: scoring a triple century in a single day of a Test match.
During his first Test series in England in 1928/29, Bradman, despite facing skepticism about his technique, stunned the cricketing world with his remarkable performances. After impressive innings in Trent Bridge and Lord’s, he came into the third Test at Headingley, England.
On the first day of the match, after coming in to bat at 2/1, Bradman, alongside captain Bill Woodfull, steadied the Australian innings. He powered through to a phenomenal 105 runs in the first session, followed by another 115 in the second. By tea time, Bradman was unbeaten on 220 runs. He continued his blistering form, finishing the day with an incredible 309 runs, a triple century, and setting a record that continues to stand tall in the annals of cricket history.
Prior to Bradman’s achievement, only one triple century had been scored in Test cricket, and it was the first by an Australian batsman since Andy Sandham’s 325. The feat of scoring a triple century in a single day remains unprecedented, with no other batsman in the world having matched Bradman’s accomplishment.
Bradman, who ended his innings at 334, scored a staggering 974 runs at an average of 139.1 in that England tour, solidifying his legendary status in the sport. His triple century in a single day serves as a testament to his exceptional talent and enduring legacy in the cricketing world.
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