{"id":45460,"date":"2023-12-22T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T08:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/?post_type=general-knowledge&p=45460"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:30:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T09:00:27","slug":"most-centuries-in-cricket","status":"publish","type":"general-knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/general-knowledge\/most-centuries-in-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Most Centuries in Cricket by Elite Batters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you ever wonder which player holds the record for the most centuries in cricket? Let\u2019s explore the cricketing legends who\u2019ve etched their names in history with remarkable consistency and brilliance at the crease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cricket, a sport rich in history and tradition, places immense value on individual milestones. No one is more celebrated than the century, a personal score of 100 runs or more in a single innings. In this blog, we\u2019ll dive deep into the most centuries in cricket, highlight legendary players, unforgettable innings, and the determination that drives them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a die-hard cricket fan or a newcomer to the sport, this guide offers insights into cricket\u2019s greatest centurions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top 10 Players with Most Centuries in Cricket Across All Formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the fast-evolving world of cricket, modern-era Active players have set new benchmarks, smashing records and redefining the game. Today’s competition is fiercer than ever, with players maintaining consistency across all formats: Test, ODI, and T20. Here\u2019s a look at the top 10 cricketers with the most centuries in the modern era, who have become legends through their unmatched performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/th>Player<\/strong><\/th>Country<\/strong><\/th>Test<\/strong><\/th>ODI<\/strong><\/th>T20I<\/strong><\/th>Total<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>Sachin Tendulkar<\/td>India<\/td>51<\/td>49<\/td>0<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Virat Kohli*<\/td>India<\/td>30<\/td>51*<\/td>1<\/td>82<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Ricky Ponting<\/td>Australia<\/td>41<\/td>30<\/td>0<\/td>71<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Kumar Sangakkara<\/td>Sri Lanka<\/td>38<\/td>25<\/td>0<\/td>63<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Jacques Kallis<\/td>South Africa<\/td>45<\/td>17<\/td>0<\/td>62<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Hashim Amla<\/td>South Africa<\/td>28<\/td>27<\/td>0<\/td>55<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Mahela Jayawardene<\/td>Sri Lanka<\/td>34<\/td>19<\/td>1<\/td>54<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Brian Lara<\/td>West Indies<\/td>34<\/td>19<\/td>0<\/td>53<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>David Warner<\/td>Australia<\/td>26<\/td>22<\/td>1<\/td>49<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Rahul Dravid<\/td>India<\/td>36<\/td>12<\/td>0<\/td>48<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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