Top 10 Players with Highest Scores on Test Debut

2. 222*, Jacques Rudolph (South Africa) v Bangladesh, Chittagong, 2003:

Jacques Rudolph had been itching to make his Test debut ever since the fiasco in 2002 which saw him called up only for the decision to be overruled by cricket administrators, citing South Africa’s policy of adhering to a quota of non-white players. Having being selected again for the tour of Bangladesh, Rudolph was keen to make up for lost time and certainly did not disappoint. Debuting at No. 3, Rudolph eased his way to 222, putting on a then-record third wicket stand of 429 with Boeta Dippenaar as his side declared on 470 for three. Although some may point out the weakness of the opposition, Rudolph’s 383-ball innings was undoubtedly a class act, featuring 29 fours, two sixes. If it wasn’t for Graeme Smith’s declaration he might even be topping this list.