Top 5 non-retired batters with the most Hundreds in Test Cricket
Top 5 non-retired batters with the most Hundreds in Test Cricket
Test cricket began in 1877 with a historic match between Australia and England. Since then, many legendary batters have excelled in the format, leaving a lasting impact on the game

Test cricket began in 1877 with a historic match between Australia and England. Since then, many legendary batters have excelled in the format, leaving a lasting impact on the game. In the current era, several prominent players are making significant strides toward this milestone. The remarkable consistency and exceptional performances have set them apart as leading non-retired batter with the most hundreds in test cricket, the longest format of the game.

Here are the Top 5 non-retired batters with the most Hundreds in Test Cricket:

5. Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara, a former top-order batter for India, ranks fifth among active cricketers for the most centuries in Test cricket. In his 103 Test matches, Pujara scored 19 centuries. Although he is currently out of the Indian Test team, he has accumulated 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60 and is hoping for a chance to return.

4.Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli, a star Indian batter, is known for his consistency in cricket and is already considered a legend. In his 113 Test matches, he has scored 29 centuries. Among these, he converted seven into double centuries. So far, Kohli has accumulated 8,848 runs in 191 innings in Test cricket.

3. Joe Root

Joe Root, a former England captain and a key player in the current Fab Four, experienced a 12-month period without a Test century from 2017 to 2018. Despite this, he has scored 30 centuries in 137 Test matches. Known for his ability to handle both pace and spin, Root is one of England’s best batters. He has accumulated 11,468 runs in Test cricket so far.

2. Kane Williamson 

Kane Williamson made a strong debut in Test cricket against India in Ahmedabad in 2010, scoring 131 runs in his first innings. Since then, he has added 30 more centuries to his record in 97 Test matches. Williamson has accumulated 8,490 runs in 170 innings so far.

1. Steve Smith

Steve Smith, an Australian top-order batter, had two phases in his career. He started as a leg-spinner but later became a top-order batsman. So far, Smith has scored 32 centuries in 107 Test matches. He currently leads the list of active players with the most Test centuries and has accumulated 9,634 runs in his Test career.

 

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