In the illustrious history of Test cricket, reaching 100 matches is a remarkable milestone for any player, symbolizing longevity, skill, and resilience. Even more extraordinary is the rare achievement of scoring a century in that landmark 100th Test, a feat that only a select few elite batters have accomplished. Here are some batters to score a century in their 100th Test:
- Colin Cowdrey: Colin Cowdrey was the first player to score a century in their 100th Test match. He achieved this milestone by scoring 104 runs against Australia at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in 1968. This innings was notable because Cowdrey, who was 35 years old at the time, batted with excellent strokeplay despite having pulled a muscle and needing Geoff Boycott to act as his runner for part of the innings. Cowdrey’s 104 runs in his 100th Test made him one of the elite few to have scored a hundred in their hundredth Test match.
- Javed Miandad: Javed Miandad was the second batter in cricket history to score a century in their 100th Test match. He achieved this remarkable feat by scoring 145 runs against India at Lahore in 1989. This innings made him unique as he also had scored a century in his 50th Test, making him the only player to score centuries in both their 50th and 100th Test matches. His 145-run innings in that match stood out as a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Pakistan won the match by an innings and 119 runs. Miandad’s century in his 100th Test underlined his reputation as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
- Gordon Greenidge: West Indies opener Gordon Greenidge became the third batter in history to score a century in his 100th Test match. He achieved this milestone against England at Antigua in 1990, during the fifth Test of the series. Greenidge played a brilliant innings of 149 runs, showcasing his trademark aggression and solid technique. His century helped West Indies establish a strong position in the match, adding another memorable highlight to his illustrious career.
- Alec Stewart: Alec Stewart became the fourth batter in Test cricket history to score a century in his 100th Test match. The English wicketkeeper-batter achieved this milestone against West Indies at Old Trafford in 2000. Stewart marked his landmark appearance in style by scoring 105 runs in the first innings, showcasing his trademark grit and elegance. His innings played a crucial role in guiding England to a strong position in the match and added another memorable chapter to his illustrious career.
- Inzamam-ul-haq: Inzamam-ul-Haq became the fifth batsman in cricket history to score a century in his 100th Test match. He achieved this feat by scoring an unbeaten 184 runs against India in Bengaluru in 2005. This was a masterful innings that helped Pakistan win the Test by 168 runs.
- Ricky Pointing: Ricky Ponting is the 6th batter to score a century in their 100th Test match. In fact, he went beyond just a single century; he scored two centuries in his 100th Test match against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2006. He made 120 runs in the first innings and an unbeaten 143 in the second innings, becoming the only player in history to score twin centuries in their 100th Test. This remarkable achievement helped Australia secure a 2-0 series victory over South Africa.
- Graeme Smith: Graeme Smith became the seventh player in cricket history to score a century in his 100th Test match. He achieved this feat by scoring 131 runs during South Africa’s tour of England in 2012 at The Oval. Smith’s century in his 100th Test contributed to South Africa’s strong performance in that match, and it underlined his status as one of the leading batsmen and captains in cricket history.
- Hashim Amla: Hashim Amla became the eighth batsman in Test cricket history to score a century in their 100th Test match. He achieved this milestone during the third Test against Sri Lanka in January 2017, scoring 134 runs. Amla is the second South African to do so, after Graeme Smith. This century in his 100th Test helped him regain his Test average over 50 and earned him the title “#Mighty hash”.
- Joe Root: Joe Root became the ninth player in cricket history to score a century in his 100th Test match. He achieved this milestone with a commanding century (128 not out) against India in Chennai, marking his 100th Test match with a standout performance. Additionally, Root is notable for being the first player in Test cricket history to score centuries in his 98th, 99th, and 100th Test matches consecutively. He also holds the distinction of being the first cricketer to score a double century in his 100th Test match.
- David Warner: David Warner became the 10th batter in Test cricket history to score a century in his 100th Test match. He is also the second Australian to achieve this milestone after Ricky Ponting. Warner went beyond just a century and scored a double century (200 runs) in his 100th Test. This achievement took place in December 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against South Africa, and it was celebrated as an elite accomplishment in cricket history.
- Mushfiqur Rahim: Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim scored a century in his 100th Test match on November 20, 2025. He became only the 11th player in Test history to achieve this feat. Playing against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Mushfiqur made a solid 106 runs. His innings showed his skill, consistency, and dedication, adding another proud moment to his successful career in Bangladesh cricket.
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Scoring a hundred in the 100th Test is a special achievement that shows class, consistency, and mental strength. These performances remind us why Test cricket is called the ultimate test of skill and character.
