Players with most Test centuries in 2024 have truly showcased their talent on the grand stage. The year 2024 has been an exciting ride for Test cricket fans. We’ve seen incredible batting displays, unforgettable partnerships, and some record-breaking innings. Among all the thrilling matches, a few players stood out by consistently scoring centuries, proving their class and determination at the crease.
Top 5 Players With Most Test Centuries in 2024
| Rank | Player | Centuries | Innings Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamindu Mendis | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Joe Root | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | Kane Williamson | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | Ollie Pope | 3 | 20 |
5. Ollie Pope
English batter Ollie Pope has scored three of his seven career centuries in 2024. He began the year with an impressive 196 against India in Hyderabad, helping England to a 28-run victory after being in a difficult position. Later, he scored another century (121) against West Indies in Nottingham and followed it with a rapid 154 against Sri Lanka at The Oval.
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4. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill scored three centuries for India in 2024, all contributing to wins. He bounced back from a poor outing at Newlands with centuries (104 and 110) in two different matches during India’s home series against England. His best performance came against Bangladesh, where he scored 119* in Chennai to help India recover from 67-3.
3. Kane Williamson
New Zealand legend Kane Williamson scored three centuries in 2024, all in just two weeks during February against South Africa. He achieved twin centuries (118 and 109) in a Test at Bay Oval and followed it up with an unbeaten 133 to lead New Zealand to a successful chase of 267 runs in the next game. However, Williamson managed only two more fifty-plus scores in his subsequent innings.
2. Joe Root
Joe Root has been in great form in 2024, scoring four centuries and surpassing Steve Smith and Kane Williamson in career centuries. His 34 career hundreds include twin tons against Sri Lanka at Lord’s in August and a century (122) against West Indies in Nottingham. Root also played a brilliant knock of 122* against India on a challenging pitch in Ranchi.
1. Kamindu Mendis
Leading the century tally in 2024, Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis has had an incredible year, scoring five centuries in 12 innings. Despite being new to the Test format, Mendis has been consistent, piling up runs in Bangladesh, England, and at home against New Zealand. He has nearly reached 1,000 runs this year, securing his spot in the national team.
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