Players with Most Centuries in Test Cricket

In the modern era of cricket, where the white ball format is preferable test cricket is still a favourite of many lovers. Any kind of performance in red ball is rated as a huge achievement. Because this format completely checks the temperament and skills of any cricketer.

In the list of records, the highest achievement is which player hits the most centuries in test cricket. The Legend of the game Sachin Tendulkar holds the highest test centuries record in his 25 years of career. He also scored the most runs in the history of test cricket.

List of Batsman with Most Hundreds in Test

Player	Mat	100s	Runs	Ave
Sachin Tendulkar	200	51	15921	53.8
Jacques Kallis	166	45	13289	55.4
Ricky Ponting	168	41	13378	51.9
Kumar Sangakkara	134	38	12400	57.4
Rahul Dravid	164	36	13288	52.3
Joe Root	149	35	12754	51
Younis Khan	118	34	10099	52.1
Sunil Gavaskar	125	34	10122	51.1
Brain Lara	131	34	11953	52.9
Mahela Jayawardene	149	34	11814	49.8
Alastair Cook	161	33	12472	45.4
Kane Williamson	102	32	8881	54.5
Steve Smith	109	32	9685	57
Steve Waugh	168	32	10927	51.1
Matthew Hayden	103	30	8625	50.7

Highest Centuries Scorer in Test

1- Sachin Tendulkar

Giant of Indian cricket Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has the most centuries in test format. At the very young age of 16, he played his first international game with Pakistan in 1989. Technique wise Sachin is one of the most complete batsmen.

In a career of 2 decades, he smashed 51 hundred in 200 matches with an average of 53.8. He is also on top in scoring the most runs in this format. In the history of cricket, he made many records which are looking unbroken.

2- Jacques Kallis

Jacques Kallis has the second most hundreds in tests. He is considered the best all-rounder in the world. Kallis played 166 games in his career and smashed 45 centuries. With the bat, he scored 13289 runs and with the ball, he picked up 292 wickets. His batting average in red ball format is 55.4.

3- Ricky Pointing

The most successful skipper in the cricket history Rick Pointing is in 3rd grade and has the most centuries in test cricket. As a captain, he lifted 2 ICC World Cups and 2 Champions Trophy. He is known for his double roles as an aggressive batsman and leader.

From his debut in 1995 to 2018 he played 168 matches for Australia. He scored 41 hundreds including 13378 scores in his test cricket journey. His batting average in the test is 51.9.