Test match centuries

A Test century is a milestone in cricket that is achieved when a batsman scores 100 or more runs in a single innings in a Test match. Test matches are the highest level of international cricket, and scoring a century is considered a major achievement for a batsman. It is a testament to their skill, concentration, and ability to withstand the pressure of high-level competition. There have been many great Test centuries scored over the years, and players who score a lot of Test centuries are highly regarded in the cricketing world.

Here are a few points about Test centuries:

• A Test century is also known as a "ton" in cricketing parlance.
• A batsman who scores a Test century is said to have "reached three figures."
• The first Test century was scored by Charles Bannerman of Australia, who scored 165 not out in the very first Test match, which was played between Australia and England in 1877.
• Don Bradman, considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time, scored 29 Test centuries in his career.
• The record for the most Test centuries is held by Sachin Tendulkar of India, who scored 100 centuries in his career.
• Scoring a Test century is a rare feat: as of January 2021, only 288 players in the history of Test cricket have scored 100 or more runs in a single innings.
• A Test century is often seen as a way for a batsman to assert their dominance over the opposition and take control of the game.
• In addition to individual achievement, scoring a Test century can also be important for the team's success. A century from a top-order batsman can set the foundation for a strong total, while a lower-order century can help the team to recover from a precarious position.

As of January 2021, the player with the most Test centuries is Sachin Tendulkar of India, who scored 100 centuries in his career. Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, and his record of 100 Test centuries is considered one of the most impressive achievements in the sport. He scored his first Test century at the age of 20 and went on to score centuries against all nine other Test-playing nations. Tendulkar played a total of 200 Test matches for India, scoring 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78. He retired from Test cricket in 2013, and his record of 100 centuries has not been broken.