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IN PHOTOS | Tests: Most centuries in winning cause

Updated On: 03 February, 2024 12:45 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Here is the list of batsmen to score the most number of centuries in winning cause in test cricket (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

Here is the list of batsmen to score the most number of centuries in winning cause in test cricket (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

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Here is the list of batsmen to score the most number of centuries in winning cause in test cricket (Pic: AFP/File Pic)
<p><strong>Ricky Ponting</strong></p>
<p>Australia great <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/australia-legend-ricky-ponting-expresses-on-glen-maxwells-test-comeback-23322588" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ricky Ponting</strong></a> enjoys the top spot on the list of players to score the most centuries in winnings cause in tests. He has registered 100 test centuries for Australia in the winning cause</p>

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Ricky Ponting

Australia great Ricky Ponting enjoys the top spot on the list of players to score the most centuries in winnings cause in tests. He has registered 100 test centuries for Australia in the winning cause

<p><strong>Steve Waugh</strong></p>
<p>Steve Waugh comes second on the list. Playing for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/smith-green-guide-oz-to-149-run-win-over-west-indies-23333170" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia</strong></a> in 168 tests, he smashed 25 centuries in winning cause</p>

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Steve Waugh

Steve Waugh comes second on the list. Playing for Australia in 168 tests, he smashed 25 centuries in winning cause

<p><strong>Don Bradman</strong></p>
<p>Cricket legend <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/bedi-adored-pat-hanumant-revered-the-don-23316117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sir Donal Bradman</strong></a> is the third-place holder on the list. Representing Australia in 52 tests, he scored 23 centuries in winning cause. Bradman is often referred to as one of the finest batsmen to ever play the sport</p>

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Don Bradman

Cricket legend Sir Donal Bradman is the third-place holder on the list. Representing Australia in 52 tests, he scored 23 centuries in winning cause. Bradman is often referred to as one of the finest batsmen to ever play the sport

<p><strong>Matthew Hayden</strong></p>
<p>The fourth place on the list is in the name of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/aus-vs-wi-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-completes-350-test-wickets-23331734" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia</strong></a>`s Matthew Hayden. He scored 23 centuries for his side in the winning cause in the longest format of the game</p>

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Matthew Hayden

The fourth place on the list is in the name of Australia`s Matthew Hayden. He scored 23 centuries for his side in the winning cause in the longest format of the game

<p><strong>Jacques Kallis</strong></p>
<p>Former South African all-rounder <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/modern-day-batters-arent-patient-anymore-jacques-kallis-23329869" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jacques Kallis</strong></a> has scored 22 centuries in winning cause in the longest format of the game. He is the fifth player on the list to do achieve the feat</p>

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Jacques Kallis

Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has scored 22 centuries in winning cause in the longest format of the game. He is the fifth player on the list to do achieve the feat

<p><strong>Steve Smith</strong></p>
<p>Australia`s unorthodox batsman <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/smith-green-guide-oz-to-149-run-win-over-west-indies-23333170" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Steve Smith</strong></a> is the fifth player on the list. The right-hander is a consistent scorer for his side and has played valuable knocks across all formats of the game. In tests, Smith has scored 21 centuries in winning cause for Australia</p>

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Steve Smith

Australia`s unorthodox batsman Steve Smith is the fifth player on the list. The right-hander is a consistent scorer for his side and has played valuable knocks across all formats of the game. In tests, Smith has scored 21 centuries in winning cause for Australia

<p><strong>Joe Root</strong></p>
<p>One of the best batsmen <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-captain-stokes-keeps-his-promise-with-root-makes-a-bowler-out-of-him-23332934" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Joe Root</strong></a> also has his name registered in the list. So far, featuring 136 tests for England, he slammed 20 centuries in winning cause and is the sixth player on the list</p>

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Joe Root

One of the best batsmen Joe Root also has his name registered in the list. So far, featuring 136 tests for England, he slammed 20 centuries in winning cause and is the sixth player on the list

<p><strong>Sachin Tendulkar</strong></p>
<p>India`s legend <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/india-great-sachin-tendulkar-recalls-his-low-scores-in-his-early-days-23332825" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sachin Tendulkar</strong></a> is the seventh player to achieve this feat. He has played 200 tests in which he scored 20 centuries in winning cause. He is also the only batsman to score 100 international centuries in cricket history</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar

India`s legend Sachin Tendulkar is the seventh player to achieve this feat. He has played 200 tests in which he scored 20 centuries in winning cause. He is also the only batsman to score 100 international centuries in cricket history

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