Top 10 Batsmen With Most Centuries In International Cricket

Top 10 Batsmen With Most Centuries In International Cricket: Every batsman universally dreams of getting to that coveted three figure mark individually. It is a matter of one’s fulfillment and a sense of utmost satisfaction. Many batsmen have experienced that pleasurable feeling of getting to a hundred. When we take into account the top 10 batsmen with most centuries in international cricket, the list is evenly split with 5 Asians and 5 Non Asians. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Batsmen With Most Centuries In International Cricket: 10. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 42: Sanath Jayasuriya. (Photo Source: Getty Images) One of the most dashing and destructive openers of all time is this man Sanath Jayasuriya. The marauder from Sri Lanka can annihilate any type of bowling be it spin, fast bowling or medium-pace when he is in full flow. Sanath initially came into the team as a bowler but with time became a proficient batsman and with his consistent performances has joined the elite league of batsmen. Sanath has 42 international centuries in his career. Also Read – Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in ODIs 9. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 44: AB de Villiers South Africa. (© Getty Images) Nicknamed Mr.360, AB de Villiers is one of the most sensational batters of his generation. With his out of the world outrageous shots while batting, de Villiers is a great crowd puller. One of the very few to possess the temperament so as to play consistently well in all three forms of the game. Even a player of Rahul Dravid’s class has admitted that he can never even imagine playing the type of shots that AB de Villiers plays. He has 44 international centuries against his name. 8. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 46: Hashim Amla. (Photo Source: Gallo Images) The embodiment of consistency and epitome of hard work, the lion-hearted ever dependable South African has topped most batting charts in recent years. Not the most supremely talented, but has a temperament that very distinctly separates him from his counterparts. He is the fastest ever to reach 5000 ODI runs surpassing the likes of the great Viv Richards. Hashim Amla has 46 three-figure scores in his international career. 7. Rahul Dravid (India) – 48: Rahul Dravid. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Known to possess one of the brightest cricketing brains, Rahul Dravid is in a league of his own with his serviceable contribution with the bat for his nation. Nicknamed the wall for his impregnable and impenetrable defense, Rahul Dravid is one of the most versatile cricketers to ever wield a cricket bat between the palms. Rahul Dravid has the record of having consumed the most deliveries in tests. He has 48 centuries (12 in ODI’s and 36 in tests). 6. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 53: Brian Lara. (© Getty Images) Brian Charles Lara, the Caribbean master class is the only one in this world to register scores of 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 respectively. Possesses a technique close to precision, the great West Indian is unquestionably one of the best to brandish a cricket bat in hand. He has been the lone valiant fighter for his team several times and was the saviour for his side in many matches. Lara has 53 centuries against his name in his international career. Also Read – Team Wise leading run scorers in Test Cricket 5. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 54: Mahela Jayawardena. (Photo Source: AFP) Mahela Jayawardene with 54 centuries is in the 5th position in this list. Personification of class and elegance and the epitome of commitment and unswerving passion, Mahela Jayawardene with his deft touches and classy delicacy can be easily one of the most attractive and pleasing sights on a cricket pitch. Not many can replicate the admirable brand of cricket that Mahela Jayawardene plays and is a source of inspiration of aspiring batters. 4. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 62: Jacques Kallis. (© Getty Images) Admitted by many bowlers as one of the toughest to bowl to, Jacques Kallis has done a fabulous job over the years for South Africa both with the bat and ball. His flashy elegance and watchable style of batting is a thing of envy for many batsmen. He has 62 international centuries to his name in his two decades long international career. The South African legend has the patience of job and the brain of a genius and is one of the best in the business at what he does. 3. Kumar Sangakkar (Sri Lanka) – 63: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) Averaging close to 59 in tests Sanagakkara is without a doubt the best production from Sri Lanka. One of the most technically sound and classy players, Sangakkara has been a honorable ambassador of the gentleman’s game for a long time. He is the top run scorer for Sri Lanka in internationals followed by Jayawardene. Sanga has a huge fan following in his country owing to his sincere and laudable service. He has 63 centuries in his international career. 2. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 71: Ricky Ponting. (© Getty Images) Nicknamed Punter, the flamboyant swashbuckling former Australian world cup winning captain is in the second position in this elite list with 71 centuries. The Australian is one of the very few with no apparent weaknesses and shortcomings in his batting technique and is known to be the greatest Australian behind Sir Don Bradman. He is also known to play the pull shot better than anyone else. Ponting has 71 international centuries in his illustrious career. 1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 100: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) While a single century is considered a big achievement in its own right, this guy, the little master, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has redefined the art of batting in many ways and has reached the three figure mark in internationals an astounding, mind boggling 100 times in his stellar career. Widely followed as the God of cricket in his career, Sachin Tendulkar is the one that reminded Sir Don Bradman’s batting in his own words. His technical precision and his ability to play both pace as well as spin with exceptional prowess ranks him among the top players of all time. Also Read – Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket (All Stats Updated till 22nd Jan, 2016)