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Sachin Tendulkar: 51 Test centuries
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most centuries in Test cricket, 51 in 200 Tests. Jacques Kallis is second with 45, and Ricky Ponting and Joe Root are joint third with 41. Root is the active leader.
Most Test Centuries: Top 15 List
| Rank | Player | Country | Span | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 1989–2013 | 51 |
| 2 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 1995–2013 | 45 |
| =3 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 1995–2012 | 41 |
| =3 | Joe Root* | England | 2012– | 41 |
| 5 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 2000–2015 | 38 |
| 6 | Steve Smith* | Australia | 2010– | 37 |
| 7 | Rahul Dravid | India | 1996–2012 | 36 |
| =8 | Sunil Gavaskar | India | 1971–1987 | 34 |
| =8 | Brian Lara | West Indies | 1990–2006 | 34 |
| =8 | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 1997–2014 | 34 |
| =8 | Younis Khan | Pakistan | 2000–2017 | 34 |
| =12 | Alastair Cook | England | 2006–2018 | 33 |
| =12 | Kane Williamson* | New Zealand | 2010– | 33 |
| 14 | Steve Waugh | Australia | 1985–2004 | 32 |
| =15 | Matthew Hayden | Australia | 1994–2009 | 30 |
| =15 | Shivnarine Chanderpaul | West Indies | 1994–2015 | 30 |
| =15 | Virat Kohli | India | 2011–2025 | 30 |
Who Has the Most Test Centuries Among Active Players?
Joe Root has the most Test centuries among active players, with 41. Steve Smith (37) and Kane Williamson (33) are next.
Most Test Centuries by Country
| Country | Player | 100s |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sachin Tendulkar | 51 |
| South Africa | Jacques Kallis | 45 |
| Australia | Ricky Ponting | 41 |
| England | Joe Root | 41 |
| Sri Lanka | Kumar Sangakkara | 38 |
| West Indies | Brian Lara | 34 |
| Pakistan | Younis Khan | 34 |
| New Zealand | Kane Williamson | 33 |
Key Facts
- Most Test centuries: Sachin Tendulkar, 51
- Most Test double centuries: Don Bradman, 12
- Most Test centuries for England: Joe Root, 41, passing Alastair Cook’s 33
- Most Test centuries for India: Sachin Tendulkar, 51, ahead of Rahul Dravid (36) and Sunil Gavaskar (34)
- Best rate among the top 15: Steve Smith and Kumar Sangakkara, roughly one century every 3.5 Tests
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has scored the most Test centuries?
Sachin Tendulkar, with 51 centuries in 200 Tests for India.
How many Test centuries does Joe Root have?
41, level with Ricky Ponting for joint third and the most by any active player.
Who has the most Test centuries for England?
Joe Root, with 41. He passed Alastair Cook’s previous England record of 33.
Who has the most double centuries in Tests?
Don Bradman, with 12 Test double centuries.
Who has the most Test centuries for India?
Sachin Tendulkar, with 51.
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