Most Double Centuries in Test Cricket, 200 Runs in Test Match

For over 140 years, some of Test cricket’s greatest players have achieved extraordinary personal achievements. While Brian Lara’s personal best score of 400*, Muttiah Muralitharan’s all-time highest wickets and Sachin Tendulkar’s unparalleled Records such as centuries and runs are well known, but the record for most double centuries in Test cricket is held by Australian cricket legend Don. Bradman.

Bradman is considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, scoring a staggering 12 double centuries during his illustrious Test career. This record is still unmatched and highlights Bradman’s extraordinary dominance in this event.

List of batsmen with the most double hundreds in Test cricket till 2024

Scoring two centuries in Test cricket is a rare feat that requires not only excellent technique and stamina but also favorable pitch conditions to extend the batting time. In 145 years of Test cricket, only 85 players have scored multiple double centuries.

This statistic highlights the difficulty of achieving such a high score, as it requires a high level of concentration, skill, and the ability to stay focused for long periods of time. Double centuries are a testament to a player’s ability to consistently perform at the highest levels of the sport. Here is the list of players with the most double centuries in Test cricket:

player

span

pad

hostel

No

running

HS

Avenue

100

50

0

More than 200 years old

DG Bradman (Australia)

1928-1948

52

80

10

6996

Chapter 334

99.94

29

13

7

12

KC Sangakkara(SL)

2000-2015

134

233

No. 17

12400

Chapter 319

57.4

38

52

11

11

BC Lala(ICC/WI)

1990-2006

131

Chapter 232

6

11953

400*

52.88

34

48

No. 17

9

WR Hammond (England)

1927-1947

85

140

16

7249

336*

58.45

twenty two

twenty four

4

7

V Kohli(IND)

2011-2024

115

195

12

8947

254*

48.89

29

30

14

7

DPMD Jayawardene(SL)

1997-2014

149

Chapter 252

15

11814

Chapter 374

49.84

34

50

15

7

MS Atapattu(SL)

1990-2007

90

156

15

5502

249

39.02

16

No. 17

twenty two

6

V Sehwag (ICC/IND)

2001-2013

104

180

6

8586

Chapter 319

49.34

twenty three

32

16

6

KS Williamson (New Zealand)

2010-2024

102

180

No. 17

8881

Chapter 251

54.48

32

35

11

6

Javed Miandad (PAK)

1976-1993

124

189

twenty one

8832

280*

52.57

twenty three

43

6

6

Younis Khan (PAK)

2000-2017

118

213

19

10099

313

52.05

34

33

19

6

JE root(ENG)

2012-2024

147*

268

twenty two

12664

262

51.47

35

64

12

6

RT Ponting (Australia)

1995-2012

168

Chapter 287

29

13378

Chapter 257

51.85

41

62

No. 17

6

SR Tendulkar(IND)

1989-2013

200

Chapter 329

33

15921

248*

53.78

51

68

14

6

Note: This list contains players with 6 or more double centuries, including Joe Root who was recently added to the list. A double hundred is a sign of greatness in Test cricket and a reflection of a player’s technical talent and mental strength. From Bradman’s unparalleled legacy to Sangakkara’s grace and Kohli’s continued achievements, these cricketers have all contributed to shaping the history of cricket through their extraordinary achievements.