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Test Centuries Statistics
Test Centuries Statistics reveal the total number of centuries scored by each player in Test cricket.
In this post, we will explore a compilation of notable statistics surrounding Test centuries in cricket, highlighting remarkable achievements by legendary players from around the world. From record holders to milestones and exceptional feats, these statistics offer a glimpse into the rich history and talent within the realm of Test cricket.
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"Sachin Tendulkar of India holds the record for the highest number of Test centuries, with a total of 51."
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"Australia’s Don Bradman, often hailed one of the best batsmen of all time, scored 29 Test centuries in just 52 matches."
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"The youngest player to score Test century is Pakistan’s Mohammad Ashraful at 17 years and 61 days old."
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"The fastest Test century by balls faced was scored by Brendon McCullum of New Zealand in just 54 balls."
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"The first English cricketer to reach 100 Test centuries was W. G. Grace in 1895."
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"After Sachin Tendulkar, the next Indian batsman with the highest Test centuries is Rahul Dravid with 36."
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"Brian Lara of West Indies holds the record for highest individual score in a Test innings with 400* and he also scored 34 Test centuries."
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"The first Test century was scored by Charles Bannerman of Australia in 1877."
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"AB de Villiers of South Africa holds the record for the fastest Test century in terms of time, scoring it in 75 minutes."
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"The fastest ever century in a fifth innings of a Test match was scored by Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka in just 138 balls."
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"Jacques Kallis of South Africa scored 45 Test centuries, the most by a South African."
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"Sir Vivian Richards of West Indies scored the fastest Test century, at the time, in only 56 balls in 1985."
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"Len Hutton of England holds the record for the highest ever Test score by an Englishman, within which he scored his 19th Test century."
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"David Warner of Australia scored the first Test century of 2020."
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"Gary Sobers of West Indies was the first to convert maiden Test hundred into a triple hundred."
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"Hashim Amla of South Africa scored the country’s fastest Test century, reaching the milestone in 109 balls."
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"The highest number of centuries scored by a New Zealander in tests is 17 by Kane Williamson."
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"West Indian Clive Lloyd holds the record for the most Test hundreds as a captain, with 14 centuries."
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"England’s Alastair Cook holds the title for the youngest player to score 6,000 Test runs and his total of 33 centuries is the most by any English player."
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"Australia’s Steve Smith reached 26 Test centuries in fewer innings than any other player except Don Bradman."
Jannik Lindner
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