Although today the state's largest population center is around Chicago in the northern part of the state, the state's European population grew first in the west, with French Canadians who settled along the Mississippi River, and gave the area the name, Illinois.
Highest team totals in test match cricket, by all teams. Highest total or score by a team in test match is made by Sri Lanka = 952 for 6 declared against India at Premadasa stadium in Colombo, back in August 1997..
Top 10 ODI cricket scores: South Africa score 3rd highest total in India. A belligerent batting display from the South African demolished a Indian bowling attack in the fifth and final One-Day International match to score 3rd highest total at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.