Highest Centuries in Cricket

International cricket has been the stage for some of the most remarkable moments in the realm of sports. Among these, scoring a century – accumulating 100 runs in a single innings – is a highly celebrated achievement. Achieving this milestone consistently demands extraordinary skill, unwavering focus and endeavors. Throughout the years, cricket has been graced by legendary players who have repeatedly notched up centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the sport’s history. In this article, we will explore the roster of players who boast the most centuries in international cricket, paying tribute to their exceptional contributions to the game.

List of Players with Highest Centuries in International Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar stands alone as the sole cricketer to have achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 100 centuries in the history of international cricket. Now, let’s explore the names of the top 20 century-makers in international cricket.

Here is the list of players with highest centuries in international cricket:

Players	Number of Centuries	Duration
Sachin Tendulkar	100	1989-2013
Virat Kohli	77	2008-2023
Ricky Ponting	71	1995-2012
Kumar Sangakkara	63	2000-2015
Jacques Kallis	62	1995-2014
Hashim Amla	55	2004-2019
Mahela Jayawardene	54	1997-2015
Brian Lara	53	1990-2007
Rahul Dravid	48	1996-2012
AB de Villiers	47	2004-2018
David Warner	45	2009-2023
Joe Root	44	2007-2023
Rohit Sharma	44	2007-2023
Chris Gayle	42	1999-2021
Steve Smith	42	2010-2023
Sanath Jaysuriya	42	1989-2011
Shivnarine Chanderpaul	41	1994-2015
Younis Khan	41	2000-2017
Matthew Hayden	40	1989-2009
Ross Taylor	40	2006-2022

Sachin Tendulkar- Highest Centuries in International Cricket

 

Sachin Tendulkar, often known as the greatest batsman in international cricket history, embarked on his remarkable cricket journey at the tender age of 16, making his debut in a test match against Pakistani in Karachi.

In the year 1990, he notched up his inaugural century in international cricket during a test match against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. This century marked the commencement of a career that, to this day, boasts the highest number of international centuries in cricket.

Even a decade after bidding farewell to competitive cricket, Sachin Tendulkar remains unrivalled ass the cricketer with the most centuries in both Test cricket (51) and One Day Internationals (49).

Virat Kohli’s Century Milestones in International Cricket

Virat Kohli, the accomplished Indian right-handed cricket batsman, has recently etched his name in history by amassing an impressive tally of 77 centuries in international cricket.

Among these, he has notched up 1 century in International Twenty20 matches, 29 in the challenging arena of Test Cricket and an impressive 47 in the One Day International format.

A significant milestone in Kohli’s career was achieved when he registered his first T20 century while representing India during a gripping Asia Cup 2022 encounter against Afghanistan.

Furthermore, the Kohli became only the fourth Indian cricketer, following the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina, to achieve a century in all three formats of the game, showcasing his incredible versatility.

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian skipper, is a legend in international cricket. He scored 71 international centuries (41 in Tests and 30 in ODIs) and was known for his aggressive batting style. He was named “Cricketer of the Decade 2000” was named in the country’s best Ashes XI in a Cricket Australia poll in 2017 and in July 2018 he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. He is the current assistant coach of the Australian national men’s cricket team, having been appointed to the role in February 2019.

Ponitng announced his retirement from Test cricket in November 2012, the day before playing in his final Test against South Africa; this was his 168^th and last Test appearance, equalling the Australian record held by Steve Waugh. He retired with a Test batting average of 51.85, although he continued to play cricket around the world until 2013.

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