Top 10 batsmen with most 150+ scores in test cricket

Only one batsman in the history of test cricket has reached the 150-run mark 20 times.

Scoring a fifty and a century in a test match is a special achievement for any batter in the world. Further, converting it into a score of 150 or more runs is even more applaudable as it helps the team assert more dominance over the bowlers.

A score of 150 or more runs, which is now being hailed as a ‘Daddy Hundred’ in the cricketing jargon, is crucial from the batting team’s perspective because when a batter stays at the crease for so long, scoring so many runs, it tires and frustrates the opposition team.

This also highlights the stamina and hunger of the batter for big scores, something that is a discussion point among fans and experts.

In this article, we will take a look at the 10 batsmen who have reached the 150-run mark the most number of times in test cricket.

Top 10 batsmen with the most 150+ scores in test cricket

10. Steve Waugh – 14 times

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh featured in 168 tests and ended with 10927 runs at an average of 51 with 32 centuries.

14 of Waugh’s 32 centuries were scores of 150 or more. His highest test score was 200. He remained unbeaten in seven of those 14 innings.

9. Virender Sehwag – 14 times

India’s swashbuckling former opener Virender Sehwag was known for his gigantic scores in test cricket; he is the only Indian with two test triple tons.

He cracked 23 test centuries and 14 of them were knocks of 150 or more runs. He ended his test career at an average of 49.34 and a highest score of 319.

8. Jacques Kallis – 14 times

Arguably the greatest test all-rounder, South Africa’s Jacques Kallis amassed over 13,000 runs in the longest format, in which he ended with an outstanding average of 55.

Kallis notched up 45 test tons in his career and converted 14 of those into scores of 150 or more. His highest test score was 224.

7. Joe Root – 15* times

England’s greatest test batsman, Joe Root is the leading run-scorer and highest century-maker of his country in test cricket. He has scored over 12,000 runs and could break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 15921 runs by the end of his career.

Out of his 35 test centuries, Root has 15 scores of 150 or more. He has been the best test batsman in the world over the last few years. Root’s highest test score is 254.

6. Ricky Ponting – 15 times

Former Australia captain and premier batsman Ricky Ponting retired with 13378 test runs and is the second-highest scorer in the format of all time, though Root is likely to surpass him soon.

Ponting had 41 test tons to his name. Of these, he reached the 150-run milestone 15 times in his career.

5. Mahela Jayawardene – 16 times

Legendary Sri Lankan batsman and former skipper Mahela Jayawardene is one of the most prolific batters of all time. He scored 11814 runs in 149 tests with 34 centuries.

16 times Jayawardene crossed the 150-run mark in test cricket. His highest score in the longest format is 374.

4. Don Bradman – 18 times

Hailed as the greatest batsman of all time by many, Sir Don Bradman, the man who boasted an unbelievable average of 99.94, cracked 29 centuries in 52 tests. He had two triple centuries to his name, and another score of 299*.

Out of his 29 test tons, Bradman had 18 scores of 150 or more. Bradman also holds the record for most double hundreds (200+) scores in test cricket. He scored a total of 12 200+ scores in his career.

3. Kumar Sangakkara – 19 times

Kumar Sangakkara is Sri Lanka’s leading test run-scorer with 12400 runs, scored in 134 tests at an average of 57.

The left-hander notched up 38 centuries in his test career and converted half of them into a knock of at least 150 runs. He also converted 11 of them into 200+ scores.

2. Brian Lara – 19 times

Former West Indies captain and one of the greatest batters of all time is Brian Lara, who scored 11953 runs in his test career of 131 matches at an average of 53.

The left-hander stroked 34 centuries and 19 of those were scores of 150 runs or more. Lara also holds the record for highest individual score in test cricket – 400*, which he achieved against England in 2004.

1. Sachin Tendulkar – 20 times

As expected, Sachin Tendulkar leads this tally of batting as well. Tendulkar holds the record for the most scores of 150 runs or more in test cricket, having done it 20 times out of his 51 test centuries.

Tendulkar is the leading test run-scorer with 15921 runs, scored in 200 tests at an average of 53.

(All stats updated till 9th October, 2024)

Also Read: Top 5 batsmen with most 150+ scores in ODI cricket

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