Batting at number 8, Akram hit 257* in a Test 28 years ago
Ex-Pakistan captain Wasim Akram smashed 257*(363) while batting at number eight in a Test against Zimbabwe in Pakistan's Sheikhupura 28 years ago. It's the highest score recorded by a batter at the number eight spot. Akram slammed 12 sixes and 22 fours in his innings. The match, which went on from October 17-October 21, 1996, ended in a draw.