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Don Bradman: 12 Test double hundreds
Sir Don Bradman scored the most double hundreds in Test cricket, 12 in just 52 Tests. Kumar Sangakkara is second with 11 and Brian Lara third with 9. Virat Kohli leads India with 7, all as captain, and Joe Root has the most among active players with 6.
Most Double Hundreds in Test Cricket
| # | Player | Team | Tests | 200s | Highest | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Bradman | Australia | 52 | 12 | 334 | 1928–1948 |
| 2 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 134 | 11 | 319 | 2000–2015 |
| 3 | Brian Lara | West Indies | 131 | 9 | 400* | 1990–2006 |
| 4= | Wally Hammond | England | 85 | 7 | 336* | 1927–1947 |
| 4= | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 149 | 7 | 374 | 1997–2014 |
| 4= | Virat Kohli | India | 123 | 7 | 254* | 2011–2025 |
| 7= | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 200 | 6 | 248* | 1989–2013 |
| 7= | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 168 | 6 | 257 | 1995–2012 |
| 7= | Virender Sehwag | India | 104 | 6 | 319 | 2001–2013 |
| 7= | Javed Miandad | Pakistan | 124 | 6 | 280* | 1976–1993 |
| 7= | Younis Khan | Pakistan | 118 | 6 | 313 | 2000–2017 |
| 7= | Marvan Atapattu | Sri Lanka | 90 | 6 | 249 | 1990–2007 |
| 7= | Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 100+ | 6 | 251 | 2010–2026 |
| 7= | Joe Root* | England | 160+ | 6 | 262 | 2012– |
Don Bradman: 12 Double Hundreds in 52 Tests
Bradman scored a double hundred roughly once every four Tests, a rate no one has come close to. His 12 include two triple hundreds (334 and 304), and he finished with 6,996 runs at an average of 99.94, still the highest in Test history.
Kumar Sangakkara and Brian Lara
Sangakkara made 11 double hundreds, the most by any batter since Bradman, including 319 against Bangladesh in 2014. Lara made nine, among them the two highest scores in Test history at the time he made them: 375 in 1994 and the record 400 not out against England in Antigua in 2004.
Most Test Double Hundreds for India
| Player | 200s | Highest |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 7 | 254* v South Africa, 2019 |
| Virender Sehwag | 6 | 319 v South Africa, 2008 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 6 | 248* v Bangladesh, 2004 |
| Rahul Dravid | 5 | 270 v Pakistan, 2004 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 4 | 236* v West Indies, 1983 |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | 3 | 206* v England, 2012 |
Kohli made all seven of his double hundreds as captain, a record for any Test captain, including four in four consecutive series in 2016 and 2017. He retired from Test cricket in 2025. Among the current generation, Yashasvi Jaiswal has two and Shubman Gill made 269 against England at Edgbaston in 2025.
Active Players With the Most Test Double Hundreds
With Kohli and Kane Williamson both retired, England’s Joe Root leads active players with six, the latest his 262 against Pakistan in Multan in 2024. Root, reappointed England Test captain in 2026, is also second on the all-time list of Test run-scorers. Steve Smith has four.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has scored the most double hundreds in Test cricket?
Don Bradman, with 12 double hundreds in 52 Tests. Kumar Sangakkara has 11 and Brian Lara 9.
Which Indian has the most Test double hundreds?
Virat Kohli, with 7, all scored as captain. Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar have 6 each.
Which active player has the most Test double hundreds?
Joe Root of England, with 6. Virat Kohli (7) and Kane Williamson (6) have both retired from Test cricket.
What is the highest individual score in Test cricket?
Brian Lara’s 400 not out against England in Antigua in 2004.
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