Top 10 Batsmen with most International centuries on winning occasions

Top 10 Batsmen with most International centuries on winning occasions: Centuries are worth gold in international cricket and a century at the international level amplifies the essence for the same. Throughout the history of the game, we have witnessed ecstatic centuries which turned the fates of the game at a whirl, literally. Also, on the flip side, we witnessed some glamorous knocks going in vain too. In Cricket, we use the term “Impact Players” to denote those whose valuable contributions always resulted in something extremely fruitful for the respective team. With respect to centuries, there are a number of players whose centuries have resulted the team to surpass the victory line on a number of occasions. To loiter around those facts, here we come with the list of the Top 10 Batsmen with most International centuries on winning occasions: 10. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 30 Centuries: Adam Gilchrist. (© Getty Images) The former left-handed batsman who changed the definition of wicket keeper batsman was an incredible pinch hitter for the Aussies and has contributed much for Australia’s continuous success in the international level. In a total of 282 matches, he scored 12183 runs and struck 30 centuries alongside 66 half centuries and averaged nearly 45. Also Read – Top 10 Wicket keepers with most ODI centuries 9. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 31 Centuries: Sanath Jayasuriya. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The former revolutionary left-handed batsman of Sri Lanka was a splendid batsman to say the least. In a total of 292 won matches, the batting architect struck 31 international centuries and 58 half centuries. Also, he scored 12172 runs in those occasions and averaged over 42. 8. Mathew Hayden (Australia) – 31 Centuries: Matthew Hayden. (© Getty Images) The former left-handed opening batsman of Australia was a catalyst for the Australian batting line up. On a consistent basis, Hayden did manage to provide the Australian batting with some glamorous starts. He was involved in 194 winning occasions and scored a total of 31 centuries and 49 half centuries. He scored 10923 runs in those matches at an average of over 51. 7. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 31 Centuries: Hashim Amla. (© Getty Images) The South Africa Test skipper has been one of the severely consistent batsmen of the modern times. He has performed for South Africa on a sheer successive basis and this aided South Africa’s prospects in matches. In a total of 137 won matches, Amla struck 31 centuries and 38 half centuries and scored 8901 runs at a gigantic average of 62.68. 6. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 33 Centuries: AB de Villiers. (© Getty Images) The South African ODI skipper and the Master of the most unconventional shots, has in quite a deserving and justified fashion, earned the title of one of the best finishers in the shorter formats of the game. Being involved in a total of 211 winning matches in international platform, De Villiers has struck 33 centuries along with 55 half centuries. He scored 10682 runs at an average of nearly 60. 5. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 34 Centuries: Mahela Jayawardena. (Photo Source: AFP) The former Sri Lankan skipper was an arch of the Sri Lankan batting line up. In the past decade, Jayawardene and Sangakkara were considered as the pillars of the Sri Lankan batting. Jayawardene was involved in 336 winning occasions and struck 34 centuries alongside 71 half centuries with a total of 14131 runs at an average of over 47. 4. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 35 Centuries: Jacques Kallis. (© Getty Images) The former South African all-rounder was splendid with the bat and did handle the responsibility of the South African batting in quite a single-handed fashion on a number of times. In a total of 305 won matches, Kallis struck a total of 35 centuries which was supplemented by 89 half centuries. He scored 14827 runs at an average of 55.32. 3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 37 Centuries: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) Next up in the list is one of the most consistent batsmen of the modern-day Cricket. The former Sri Lankan skipper has been the pivot of the Sri Lankan line up. Sanga was Sri Lanka’s strength and he was indeed an impact player. He was a part of the winning team in a total of 305 occasions, he scored 37 centuries followed by 78 half centuries. He scored a total of 14605 runs on winning occasions at an average of 53.69. 2. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 53 Centuries: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) Quite normally, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar makes into the upper half of the table. The former right-handed opening batsman did carry the baton of the Indian batting line up in quite a convincing manner. In a total of 307 winning occasions, Sachin scored a total of 53 centuries backed up by 83 half centuries. In fact, 17113 of his international runs came on winning occasions at a splendid average of over 58. 1. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 55 Centuries: Ricky Ponting. (© Getty Images) The former Australian skipper with two World Cup triumphs needs no introduction. He was a prime contributor to the Australian batting for over a decade. In a total of 377 matches won by Australia, ‘Punter’ struck 55 centuries aided by 112 half centuries. Also, he scored 20140 international runs in those occasions with an average of over 53. Also Read – Top 10 Batsmen with most ODI centuries on winning occasions (All Stats Updated Till 23rd October, 2015)

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