Written By: Ankit Kumar | Updated: Feb 9, 2025, 7:01 AM
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Australia's acting captain, Steve Smith, scored a century in the second Test against Sri Lanka. This marks his 36th century in Test cricket.
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At 35 years old, Steve Smith has become the 7th batsman to score 36 centuries in Test cricket. He completed his century in 191 balls.
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We bring you the names of the batsmen who have scored 36 centuries in Test cricket in the fewest innings.
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Ricky Ponting holds the record for the fewest innings to score 36 centuries in Test cricket. He has a total of 41 centuries in Tests.
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By scoring his 36th Test century in his 206th innings, Australia's Steve Smith ranks second on the list. He has four centuries in his last five Tests.
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Sri Lanka's former captain and legendary batsman, Kumar Sangakkara, is third on the list. He retired with 38 centuries.
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Sachin Tendulkar was the first to score 36 centuries in Test cricket. He achieved this feat in 218 innings. He holds the record for the most centuries in Tests, with 51.
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South Africa’s legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis has 45 Test centuries. He ranks 5th on this list.
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Former England captain and star batsman Joe Root has scored 36 centuries in Test cricket, the same as Steve Smith, and is active in the game.
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Known as the "Wall" of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid scored 36 centuries in 276 innings. He made his Test debut for India in 1996.
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