Milan Rathnayake has scored the highest score in a test inning by a 9th or lower batter in debut match
| Player | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Rathnayake | 72 | 135 | 6 | 2 | 53.33 | 1 | v England | Manchester | 21 Aug 2024 |
| BS Sandhu (IND) | 71 | 88 | 9 | 2 | 80.68 | 2 | v Pakistan | Hyderabad (Sind) | 14 Jan 1983 |
| D Gough (ENG) | 65 | 126 | 10 | 0 | 51.58 | 1 | v New Zealand | Manchester | 30 Jun 1994 |
| M Zondeki (SA) | 59 | 128 | 10 | 0 | 46.09 | 1 | v England | Leeds | 21 Aug 2003 |
| W Ferguson (WI) | 56* | - | - | 0 | - | 3 | v England | Bridgetown | 21 Jan 1948 |
| TJ Matthews (AUS) | 53 | 93 | 5 | 0 | 56.98 | 3 | v England | Adelaide | 12 Jan 1912 |
| CL Vincent (SA) | 53 | - | - | 0 | - | 3 | v England | Johannesburg | 24 Dec 1927 |
| JK Lever (ENG) | 53 | 194 | 6 | 0 | 27.31 | 1 | v India | Delhi | 17 Dec 1976 |