VVS Laxman and Brian Lara can take immense pride in knowing that they delivered two of the finest innings in the history of Test cricket, with each innings etched in the sport's legacy forever. VVS Laxman's Test Knock Against Australia VVS Laxman's 281 against Australia and Brian Lara's world-record 400 against England are feats that may never be repeated again in the future. While West Indies' batting great's 400 is an unbeaten feat that will forever be etched in history, many argue that Laxman's 281 is the greatest knock of all time. Brian Lara's Mammoth Innings Brian Lara's 400* came against England in Antigua in 2004. It was a surreal knock that will forever stand tall in cricket's record books. The former West Indies captain even bettered his own record for the highest individual score in Test cricket, a record he had previously set with 375 against the same opposition. The aggressive left-hander displayed a great deal of flair and flamboyance against a top-quality English attack before he built his masterful innings over two days. Lara didn't give the English bowlers a moment of respite as he batted for over 12 hours across two days. His Test knock helped the West Indies pile up a colossal 751/5 and the match ended in a draw. Till date, no cricketer has surpassed Lara's record of 400* in Tests. On the other side of the coin, VVS Laxman's 281 against Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001 was more than just a mammoth score because it was a match-winning innings that totally turned the course of the game in the history of Test cricket. For the record, Team India were following on after being bowled out for 171 in reply to Australia's 445. In the second innings, India posted 115/3 and were staring down the barrel of defeat. Little did the cricket fraternity know that they would witness the best Test innings of all time as VVS Laxman single-handedly changed the course of the game, leading to an improbable Indian victory. Let's not forget that Laxman was up against one of the top-tier bowling attacks in history, led by legendary bowlers Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath. Laxman navigated as many as 452 deliveries, wherein he smashed a flurry of 44 fours. The Hyderabad-born not only anchored India's innings but stitched together a game-changing 376-run liaison with Rahul Dravid that took the team from certain defeat to the cusp of victory. This partnership propelled India to 657/7 (declared) as India set a target of 384. Australia which remained unbeaten in 16 Test matches were eventually beaten as they were bowled out for 212. India won by 171 runs and VVS Laxman was adjudged the Man of the Match for his 59 and 281. Statistically, Lara's 400* (43 fours, 4 sixes) is the ultimate individual achievement without a shadow of a doubt but Laxman's innings truly stands as the greatest knock in cricket history considering the circumstances. For the unversed, VVS Laxman's epic 281 was voted as the "Knock of the Last Half Century" by cricket fans and pundits.