Most centuries in Test wins
Test cricket is undoubtedly one of the hardest formats of the game and never fails to provide the fans with the best of entertainment. Over the years, there have been many performers who have been sensational for their sides in the longest format and there have been several performances that have led the sides to a win.
Over the years, there have been many batters who have propelled their sides to a brilliant win by scoring a ton, and continuing upon the same, let us have a look at the top three batters with most centuries in Test wins.
3. Don Bradman, Matthew Hayden – 23
Two legends of Australian cricket, Sir Don Bradman and Matthew Hayden, are tied for third place in the list of batters with the most centuries in Test wins. Both batters hit centuries 23 times and their side won the game. Their contribution to Australian cricket is widely revered as one of the greatest and both batters were one of the most talented players of their respective generations.
2. Steve Waugh – 25
Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh sits in second place in the list of batters with the most centuries in Test wins. Waugh hit 25 centuries in Test cricket in the matches which resulted in a win for Australia. Waugh played 168 Test matches for Australia where he scored 10927 runs and hit 32 centuries throughout his Test career.
1. Ricky Ponting – 30
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting claims the top spot in the list of batters with the most centuries in Test wins. Hitting 30 centuries that resulted in a win for Australia, Ponting is widely revered as one of the greatest skippers and one of the best batters of his time.