From Sachin Tendulkar to Kane Williamson: List of players with 30 or more centuries in Test cricket

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New Zealand batter Kane Williamson notched up his 30th Test century against South Africa in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, February 4. The 33-year-old left an indelible mark on the opening day of the first Test by showcasing his exceptional batting skills, overpowering the young South African bowling attack to the delight of the spirited crowd.

Kane Williamson leaves Don Bradman and Virat Kohli behind​

Williamson achieved this milestone in 241 balls, surpassing cricket luminaries Don Bradman and Virat Kohli in the all-time list of Test centuries. Williamson’s remarkable accomplishment was a testament to his mastery, combining skill and finesse that underscored his stature as one of the pre-eminent batters across the globe. Facing Tshepo Moreki, he adeptly handled a short delivery, executing a commanding pull shot past mid-wicket to reach his hundred.

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Currently, Williamson shares the exclusive club of 30 Test centuries with Matthew Hayden, Joe Root and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, with Root being the sole active player among them.

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Sachin Tendulkar has most Test tons to his name​

Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic Indian cricketer, leads the list of batters with the most Test centuries, boasting an impressive 51 centuries in 200 matches. Following Tendulkar, former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis scored 45 hundreds, while Australian batting great Ricky Ponting is third with 41 Test tons. Williamson’s latest feat firmly establishes him among the elite in the illustrious history of Test cricket.

Full list of players to achieve the remarkable feat of scoring 30 or more Test centuries:​

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 51 centuries
2. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 45 centuries
3. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 41 centuries
4. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 38 centuries
5. Rahul Dravid (India) – 36 centuries
6. Younis Khan (Pakistan) – 34 centuries
7. Sunil Gavaskar (India) – 34 centuries
8. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 34 centuries
9. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 34 centuries
10. Alastair Cook (England) – 33 centuries
11. Steve Smith (Australia) – 32 centuries
12. Steve Waugh (Australia) – 32 centuries
13. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 24 centuries
14. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 30 centuries
15. Joe Root (England) – 30 centuries
16. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies) – 30 centuries

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