England’s 669 against India in 2025 ranks as the highest Test total at Old Trafford. This dominant innings joins four other memorable batting feats at the iconic venue, including Australia’s 656 in 1964 and England’s explosive 592 in 2023. Discover the top five highest-scoring Test innings ever recorded in Manchester.
1. England 669 all out vs India, 2025
England produced a batting masterclass at Old Trafford, piling up 669 in reply to India’s 358. The hosts secured a 311-run lead with commanding innings from Joe Root (150) and Ben Stokes (141), supported by rapid fifties from Crawley, Duckett, and Pope. Scoring at 4.25 per over, England dominated the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, leaving India struggling to respond.
2. Australia 656-8d vs England, 1964
Australia batted England into submission in the 1964 Old Trafford Test, notching 656-8 declared over 255.5 overs. Bob Simpson starred with a monumental 311, the first triple-century at the venue, while Bill Lawry and Brian Booth added crucial runs. With relentless patience and precise strokeplay, Australia set the record for the highest Old Trafford Test total until England surpassed it 61 years later.
3. England 627-9d vs Australia, 1934
In the 1934 Ashes, England posted 627-9 declared in Manchester’s third Test. Openers Walters and Sutcliffe laid a strong foundation, while middle-order giants Patsy Hendren (132) and Maurice Leyland (153) built dominant centuries. Contributions from Ames, Allen, and Verity ensured England’s huge total in 201 overs, resulting in a high-scoring draw and solidifying Old Trafford’s reputation as a batter-friendly surface.
4. England 611 all out vs Australia, 1964
England responded to Australia’s 656 with 611 in the same 1964 Test at Old Trafford. Ken Barrington batted for over 10 hours to score 256 from 624 balls, supported by Ted Dexter’s 174 from 484 deliveries. The match became a war of attrition, consuming over 540 overs combined and ending in a drawn Test dominated by individual batting brilliance and endurance.
5. England 592 all out vs Australia, 2023
Fueled by ‘BazBall’, England smashed 592 in just 107.4 overs in the 2023 Ashes Test at Old Trafford. Zak Crawley’s explosive 189 off 182 and Bairstow’s 99* headlined a fearless approach. Five other batters struck fifties in the rain-interrupted Test. With a run rate of 5.49, this aggressive innings defined the new English Test identity, though the match ended in a draw.
