All triple centurions in Test Cricket
A triple century in Test cricket — scoring 300 or more runs in a single innings — is one of the most rare and iconic achievements. It demands stamina, mental strength, and unwavering focus. Only 30 players in the history of Test cricket have achieved this feat.
Let’s take a look at this elite club of triple centurions.
🔁 Players with Multiple Triple Centuries
🥇 Brian Lara (West Indies) – 2 Triple Centuries
- 400* vs England (2004)
- 375 vs England (1994)
The only player to score 400+ in a Test. Lara combined flair with sheer hunger for runs.
🥈 Don Bradman (Australia) – 2 Triple Centuries
- 334 vs England (1930)
- 304 vs England (1934)
Even in fewer Tests, Bradman achieved the extraordinary with composure and class.
🥉 Virender Sehwag (India) – 2 Triple Centuries
- 309 vs Pakistan (2004)
- 319 vs South Africa (2008)
Sehwag was explosive, fearless, and destructive — redefining how Test triple tons could be scored.
✅ Players with One Triple Century
| Player | Country | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hayden | Australia | 380 | vs Zimbabwe | 2003 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 374 | vs South Africa | 2006 |
| Gary Sobers | West Indies | 365* | vs Pakistan | 1958 |
| Len Hutton | England | 364 | vs Australia | 1938 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 340 | vs India | 1997 |
| Hanif Mohammad | Pakistan | 337 | vs West Indies | 1958 |
| Wally Hammond | England | 336* | vs New Zealand | 1933 |
| David Warner | Australia | 335* | vs Pakistan | 2019 |
| Mark Taylor | Australia | 334* | vs Pakistan | 1998 |
| Graham Gooch | England | 333 | vs India | 1990 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 333 | vs Sri Lanka | 2010 |
| Younis Khan | Pakistan | 313 | vs Sri Lanka | 2009 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 319 | vs Bangladesh | 2014 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 311* | vs England | 2012 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | Pakistan | 329 | vs New Zealand | 2002 |
| Andy Sandham | England | 325 | vs West Indies | 1930 |
| Ross Taylor | New Zealand | 302* | vs Bangladesh | 2015 |
| Karun Nair | India | 303* | vs England | 2016 |
Triple Tons by debutant – None (Karun Nair scored his on third Test)
📝 Scores marked with an asterisk (*) denote not-out innings.
📊 Fun Facts
- India has 3 triple centurions: Sehwag (2), Karun Nair (1)
- Australia has the most: Hayden, Warner, Taylor, Bradman (2)
- West Indies has 3: Lara (2), Sobers, Gayle
- Most triple centuries against England: 7
🏁 Conclusion
A triple century is more than just a personal milestone — it’s a statement. It changes the course of matches, series, and sometimes entire careers. From Bradman’s classical technique to Sehwag’s fearless aggression, each triple century has added a unique chapter to the rich history of Test cricket.
As modern cricket evolves, we may see more players enter this elite club — but for now, these innings remain timeless.
