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England Post Record 669 at Old Trafford Against India: Top 5 Highest Test Totals at the Venue
England Rewrite Old Trafford Record Books with 669 vs India
In a monumental display of batting dominance, England amassed 669 runs against India on Day 4 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, during the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Led by centuries from Joe Root and Ben Stokes, the hosts stormed into the record books, registering the highest-ever Test innings total at the venue.
Batting second after India’s 358-run effort, England secured a mammoth 311-run first innings lead, demonstrating both power and patience in their strokeplay. Their extraordinary total now sits atop the list of highest Test team scores at Old Trafford, overtaking historic performances from the likes of Australia and England in previous decades.
🏏 Top 5 Test Innings Totals at Old Trafford
1. England – 669 All Out vs India (2025)
In one of the most dominant innings in recent Test history, England’s top-order batters came out all guns blazing against a struggling Indian attack. Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope each made fluent half-centuries, laying the foundation for a run fest.
Then came Joe Root, who dazzled with an imperious 150-run knock, smashing boundaries with finesse. Skipper Ben Stokes added further fuel with a powerful 141 from 198 balls, launching England to an overwhelming total of 669 in just 157.1 overs, at a rate of 4.25 per over.
This record-breaking total not only tilted the match in England’s favor but also eclipsed all previous Test scores at the ground.
2. Australia – 656-8d vs England (1964)
Before England’s 2025 heroics, the top spot belonged to Australia, who posted 656-8 declared in the fourth Test of the 1964 Ashes. Captain Bob Simpson stole the show with a painstaking triple century (311 off 743 balls), supported by opener Bill Lawry’s 106.
Australia batted for over two days, consuming 255.5 overs, and laid the foundation for a high-scoring stalemate.
3. England – 627-9d vs Australia (1934)
Back in the golden era of cricket, England piled up 627 runs for nine wickets declared in the 1934 Ashes at Old Trafford. After solid starts from openers Cyril Walters and Herbert Sutcliffe, the innings was anchored by Patsy Hendren’s 132 and Maurice Leyland’s 153.
England’s deep batting lineup saw additional half-centuries from Les Ames, Gubby Allen, and Hedley Verity, making it one of the most balanced team performances at the ground.
4. England – 611 All Out vs Australia (1964)
In the same 1964 Ashes Test where Australia posted 656, England responded strongly with 611 runs, ensuring the match ended in a draw. Opening batter Geoffrey Boycott contributed 58, but it was Ted Dexter’s 174 and Ken Barrington’s marathon 256 from 624 balls that solidified England’s stance.
The hosts batted for nearly 300 overs in a classic Test encounter defined by grit and endurance.
5. England – 592 All Out vs Australia (2023)
In a rain-affected Test during the 2023 Ashes, England’s modern “BazBall” style was in full force. Under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, they scored 592 in just 107.4 overs, at a blistering run rate of 5.49.
Zak Crawley set the tone with an explosive 189 off 182 balls, and Jonny Bairstow narrowly missed a century with 99* from 81 balls. Despite the attacking brilliance, the match ended in a draw due to heavy rain interruptions.
England’s 2025 Blitz Reflects Evolution of Test Cricket
The 2025 Test match is a reminder of how modern Test cricket continues to evolve. England’s mix of aggression and discipline reflects the growing emphasis on run rate, even in the longest format of the game.
A New Era at Old Trafford
From Bob Simpson’s marathon triple ton to Root’s calculated dominance, Old Trafford has seen generations of batting excellence. The latest record by England not only raises the bar for future contests but also cements their legacy at one of cricket’s most iconic venues.
For comprehensive stats on Test cricket’s highest team totals, visit the official ICC records page.
