Top 10 batsmen with most centuries in Big Bash League (BBL)

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The Big Bash League (BBL) is regarded as one of the top T20 franchise leagues in the world. Established by Cricket Australia (CA) in 2011, it has grown into a premier T20 competition that attracts some of the top talents.

The Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in the BBL, securing five titles in their 14-year history.

Many legendary batsmen like Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Chris Gayle, and Brendon McCullum have taken part in this tournament, entertaining fans with some of the most memorable T20 knocks.

In this article, we will take a look the top 10 batsmen with most centuries in the BBL.

Top 10 batsmen with most centuries in BBL:

10. Luke Wright – 10 centuries

Former England all-rounder Luke Wright scored two centuries in the BBL. He represented Melbourne Stars between 2011 to 2018, amassing 1,479 runs at an average of 29.

Both of his centuries came in away games – in 2012 against Hobart Hurricanes and in 2016 against Melbourne Renegades.

9. Craig Simmons – 2 centuries

One of the first superstars of the BBL, New South Wales’ Craig Simmons played 20 matches for Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers.

He racked up both of his centuries in the 2013/14 season. His first century came at the W.A.C.A in Perth, against Adelaide Strikers, and his second was in Sydney against Sydney Sixers. He had a brief BBL career in which he managed 501 runs.

8. Matthew Short – 2 centuries

Victorian all-rounder Matthew Short is one of the giants of the BBL. He began his career in 2014 as a middle-order batter before moving to the opening position. He’s played for Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades and is currently the captain of the Strikers.

Both of his centuries have come recently. His first century was in 2023 against Hobart Hurricanes and his second came in 2024 against Brisbane Heat.

7. D’Arcy Short – 2 centuries

Once seen as David Warner’s successor, D’Arcy Short has an impressive BBL record with two centuries. He has represented two teams in the league – Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers. Both of his centuries came while playing for Hobart.

Short made his mark with an unbeaten 122-run knock in 2018 against Brisbane Heat. His second century came against Perth Scorchers in 2020.

6. Glenn Maxwell – 2 centuries

Glenn Maxwell is one of the greatest T20 players of all-time. In the BBL, he’s played over 100 matches for the two Melbourne teams – Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars – scoring over 3000 runs at a strike rate of more than 150. Maxwell has slammed two BBL centuries in his career.

Surprisingly, it took Maxwell almost 10 years to score his first century in the competition. His first century (103) came against Sydney Sixers in Melbourne in 2021. He quickly followed it up with his second century in 2022, playing a match-winning knock of 154 runs against Hobart Hurricanes.

5. Usman Khawaja – 2 centuries

While Usman Khawaja is known for his grit and determination in test cricket, his white-ball game is often overlooked. The southpaw has scored two centuries in the BBL.

Representing Sydney Thunder, Khawaja scored his first BBL century (109) against Melbourne Stars in 2015. His second century (104*) came in 2016 against Adelaide Strikers in Adelaide.

4. Aaron Finch – 2 centuries

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch is one of the finest white-ball openers of the last decade. Playing 107 matches for Melbourne Renegades, Finch ended his BBL career with two centuries to his name.

His first hundred came during the early days of the competition in 2012 against Melbourne Stars, and his second century came in 2020, a knock of 109 runs against Sydney Sixers.

3. Alex Carey – 2 centuries

Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey has notched up two centuries in the BBL. While he plays in the lower middle order for Australia, Carey enjoys the freedom to bat in the top-order for Adelaide Strikers.

Carey smashed his first century against the Hobart Hurricanes in 2018. He made his career-best T20 score of 101 runs against the Brisbane Heat in 2021.

2. Steve Smith – 3 centuries

Steve Smith has an extraordinary record in the BBL. Starting his career as a middle-order batter and a leg-spinner, Smith has now transformed into a destructive opener for the Sydney Sixers.

Smith has scored three centuries in the BBL for the Sydney Sixers. Two of his hundreds came in 2023 against Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder. His return to the competition in 2025 saw him smash an unbeaten 121 against the Perth Scorchers in Sydney.

1. Ben McDermott – 3 centuries

Ben McDermott, son of Australian fast bowling legend Craig McDermott, has been one of the most consistent players in BBL history. He has scored three centuries in the competition and has played for three different teams – Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades.

Ben McDermott’s first BBL century came in 2017 against Melbourne Renegades. He reached his peak during the 2021/22 season, smashing tons against Adelaide Strikers and Renegades again.

(All stats are updated till 16th January 2025)

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