TRIPLE CENTURY

Triple century is achieved 23 occasions by 20 different batsman from six of ten test-cricket playing nations. No player from Bangladesh,New Zealand, South Africa or Zimbabwe has scored 300 although Martin Growe of New Zealand was dismissed for 299 in a match against Sri Lanks in 1991. Brian Lara, Donald Bradman and Virender Sehwag are the only batsman to reach 300 more then once

First triple century - Andy Sandham of England against West INdies in 1930

Quickest by time - Wally Hammond of Enhland against New Zealand in 1932-33(4 hours 48 minutes)

Fastes triple century- Virenderr Sehwag against South Africa (278 balls)

Highest - Brian Lara against England in 2004 (400 not out)