English starters: Top 5 highest scores on Test debut in England in Men’s cricket
For any young cricketer, scoring a Test century for his team is one of the aspirations. However, if this hundred comes in the debut match, it’s like a dream come true. There have been many players who have hit a ton on their Test debut. This article will list five players with the highest individual scores on Test debut in England in Men’s cricket.
5. Sourav Ganguly – 131 v England, 1996
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly made his debut against England in 1996 at the Lord’s, London. In his very first innings, he scored 131 runs off 301 balls including 20 fours. India scored 429 runs in response to England’s score of 344. This match eventually ended up in a draw as only three innings could be completed.
4. Peter May – 138 v South Africa, 1951
In this Test match held in 1951, South Africa posted a big total of 538 runs in the first innings. In response, Len Hutton and the debutant Peter May slammed centuries. May played a brilliant knock of 138 runs to power the team total to 505 runs. The match resulted in a draw.
3. W.G. Grace – 152 v Australia, 1880
Former English great W.G Grace started his Test career with a wonderful hundred. He scored 152 runs off 294 balls including 12 fours. England won this match by 5 wickets in the end with a brilliant performance from the bowling unit as well.
2. Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji – 154* v Australia, 1896
Former Indian prince Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji slammed a century on his Test debut while playing for England. He scored 154 runs with the help of 23 fours against Australia in 1896. Australia won this match by three wickets in the end. Indian domestic tournament Ranji Trophy is also named after him.
1. Devon Conway – 200 v England, 2021
Devon Conway made an incredible start to his Test career with a double hundred against England. He scored 200 runs off 347 balls in his maiden innings and helped the Kiwi team to gain a big lead in the first innings. This game played at the Lord’s, London resulted in a draw.
