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Today in History: A. E. J. Collins sets cricket record with 628 not out

6/27/2025

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On June 27, 1899, 13-year-old A. E. J. Collins set a cricket record by scoring 628 not out in a junior school match, a feat that captivated spectators and media alike. This remarkable achievement held the record for 116 years until surpassed by Pranav Dhanawade in 2016, who scored 1009 runs in a single innings.

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On June 27, 1899, 13-year-old A. E. J. Collins set a cricket record by scoring 628 not out in a junior school match, a feat that captivated spectators and media alike. This remarkable achievement held the record for 116 years until surpassed by Pranav Dhanawade in 2016, who scored 1009 runs in a single innings.