2026 Records

Most Centuries in 2026 in Test

Find out who scored the most centuries in Test cricket in 2026. View full stats and player rankings for the year.

Most Centuries in Tests in 2026

PlayerTeamInns100sHS
Abdullah Shafique (PAK)PAK41160*
Azan Awais (PAK)PAK101103
Jacob Bethell (ENG)ENG81154
Tom Blundell (NZ)NZ71186
Roston Chase (WI)WI61194
Devon Conway (NZ)NZ71157
Dhananjaya de Silva (SL)SL61120
GS Dinusha (SL)SL61100
Ben Duckett (ENG)ENG91113
Justin Greaves (WI)WI61180
C Green (AUS)AUS41104
Travis Head (AUS)AUS41163
Shai Hope (WI)WI51112
Amir Jangoo (WI)WI61233
I Kaia (ZIM)ZIM11140

Key Insights on 2026’s Leading Test Centurions

More than 20 players have recorded a Test century in 2026, yet not a single player has managed to score more than one hundred.

The Fastest Centurion: Australia’s Travis Head boasts the highest strike rate among all centurions at an incredibly rapid 95.52. He blasted 163 runs off just 201 balls against England, making it the fastest-paced century knock of the year. See the fastest Test centuries ever here.

The First Century of the Year: The honor of scoring the very first Test century of 2026 belongs again to Travis Head. He achieved this milestone on January 5th during the first innings of the final Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

New Zealand’s Batting Dominance: The “Black Caps” have been the most prolific team in terms of individual milestones. The kiwis produced the most centuries so far this year. Six different New Zealand batters (Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, and Glenn Phillips) have reached the three-figure mark.

The Highest Score: While 20 players reached a century, West Indies’ Amir Jangoo converted his start into a massive double-century. His 233 is the highest individual score of the year.


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