In the demanding arena of Test cricket, achieving a milestone of 150+ runs at just 23 years of age is a feat that marks a player as a rising star destined for greatness. Among the legends who have crossed this benchmark early in their careers, the record holders have demonstrated remarkable skill, temperament, and consistency against the world’s best bowling attacks.
Most 150+ in test cricket at 23 age
- Don Bradman: Don Bradman holds the record for the most 150+ scores in Test cricket by the age of 23, with 8 such innings. This impressive feat was achieved within 26 innings by that age, marking him as the most prolific player with 150+ runs in an innings at such a young age in Test cricket history. This record is still recognized as the highest in this category as of 2025.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored five 150+ runs innings in Test cricket by the age of 23. He achieved this milestone with his unbeaten 173 against the West Indies in October 2025, which was his fifth 150+ score out of seven Test centuries overall. This feat makes him the Indian player with the most 150+ scores before turning 24. Jaiswal is also among the youngest to reach this landmark, with a red-ball average above 50 and many high-impact innings already in his career at 23 years old.
- Sachin Tendulkar: One of Tendulkar’s standout achievements by age 23 was scoring 4 centuries of 150 or more runs in Test cricket. These significant innings exemplified his skill, concentration, and capability to play long, impactful knocks against some of the best bowling attacks in the world. His 150+ innings included a fluent 165 against England at the age of 19 years and 293 days, where he hit 24 fours and a six in a commanding performance lasting 361 minutes.
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This remarkable feat places the young cricketer in elite company, joining legends like Don Bradman and Yashasvi Jaiswal who have achieved multiple 150+ scores at such a tender age. With such a promising start, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates many more magnificent innings from this rising star, who is clearly shaping up to be one of the greats of the game.
