Most hundreds in Test Cricket: Test cricket is the traditional playing format of cricket and continues to appeal to fans even today. Many new formats like One-Day International and Twenty20 have emerged over the years and become more popular and preferred than Test cricket, but the latter represents how cricket was originally played.
There are tours and championships for test cricket and still draw huge crowds in stadiums. A high score is the priority for the batting team, and quick wickets are for the bowling team. Bowlers tend to shine in test cricket due to the nature of pitches and field placement. However, batsmen also tend to perform incredibly well in test games.
Players have scored double, triple and quadruple centuries in test cricket. You can check the list of players with the most test hundreds below.
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Players With Most Centuries in Test Cricket
According to ESPN, here are the top cricket players with the most centuries in Test Cricket.
Player | Country | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | SR | 100 |
SR Tendulkar | India | 1989-2013 | 200 | 329 | 15921 | 248* | 54.04 | 51 |
JH Kallis | South Africa | 1995-2013 | 166 | 280 | 13289 | 224 | 45.97 | 45 |
RT Ponting | Australia | 1995-2012 | 168 | 287 | 13378 | 257 | 58.72 | 41 |
KC Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 2000-2015 | 134 | 233 | 12400 | 319 | 54.19 | 38 |
JE Root | England | 2012-2025 | 156* | 284 | 13219 | 262 | 57.43 | 37 |
SPD Smith | Australia | 2010-2025 | 118 | 210 | 10424 | 239 | 53.62 | 36 |
R Dravid | India | 1996-2012 | 164 | 286 | 13288 | 270 | 42.51 | 36 |
Younis Khan | Pakistan | 2000-2017 | 118 | 213 | 10099 | 313 | 52.12 | 34 |
SM Gavaskar | India | 1971-1987 | 125 | 214 | 10122 | 236* | 43.35 | 34 |
BC Lara | West Indies | 1990-2006 | 131 | 232 | 11953 | 400* | 60.51 | 34 |
DPMD Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 1997-2014 | 149 | 252 | 11814 | 374 | 51.45 | 34 |
KS Williamson | New Zealand | 2010-2024 | 105 | 186 | 9276 | 251 | 51.78 | 33 |
AN Cook | England | 2006-2018 | 161 | 291 | 12472 | 294 | 46.95 | 33 |
SR Waugh | Australia | 1985-2004 | 168 | 260 | 10927 | 200 | 48.64 | 32 |
ML Hayden | Australia | 1994-2009 | 103 | 184 | 8625 | 380 | 60.10 | 30 |
V Kohli | India | 2011-2025 | 123 | 210 | 9230 | 254* | 55.57 | 30 |
S Chanderpaul | West Indies | 1994-2015 | 164 | 280 | 11867 | 203* | 43.31 | 30 |
DG Bradman | Australia | 1928-1948 | 52 | 80 | 6996 | 334 | 58.60 | 29 |
MJ Clarke | Australia | 2004-2015 | 115 | 198 | 8643 | 329* | 55.92 | 28 |
HM Amla | South Africa | 2004-2019 | 124 | 215 | 9282 | 311* | 49.97 | 28 |
GC Smith | South Africa | 2002-2014 | 117 | 205 | 9265 | 277 | 59.67 | 27 |
AR Border | Australia | 1978-1994 | 156 | 265 | 11174 | 205 | 41.09 | 27 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Players with the Most Test Centuries
1. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. With 15921 runs in 200 matches, Tendulkar's career was a masterclass in batting excellence. His 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries are a testament to his incredible consistency and skill. Tendulkar's ability to adapt to different conditions and opposition made him a revered figure in the cricketing world.
2. Jacques Kallis (ICC/SA)
Jacques Kallis is one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. With 13289 runs in 166 matches, Kallis's batting was a blend of elegance and solidity. His 45 centuries and 58 half-centuries showcased his incredible technique and temperament. Kallis's ability to score runs in different conditions and his impressive bowling record make him a legend of the game.
3. Ricky Ponting (AUS)
Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful batsmen in cricket history. With 13378 runs in 168 matches, Ponting's career was marked by incredible consistency and aggression. His 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries showcased his ability to dominate opposition bowlers. Ponting's leadership and batting prowess made him a key figure in Australian cricket.
4. Kumar Sangakkara (SL)
Kumar Sangakkara is one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. With 12400 runs in 134 matches, Sangakkara's career was a masterclass in elegant batting. His 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries showcased his incredible technique and temperament. Sangakkara's ability to score runs in different conditions and his impressive wicket-keeping record make him a legend of the game.
5. Joe Root (ENG)
Joe Root is one of the most talented batsmen of his generation. With 13219 runs in 156 matches, Root's career has been marked by incredible consistency and skill. His 37 centuries and 66 half-centuries showcase his ability to adapt to different conditions and opposition. Root's elegant batting style and impressive record make him a key figure in English cricket.
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