Don Bradman to Virender Sehwag : Most DOUBLE centuries in Test cricket history
Scoring a double century in Test cricket is a mark of greatness. It demands not only technical excellence but immense concentration and mental strength. Here’s a look at the players who have made a habit of scoring 200 or more in an innings — from legends like Don Bradman to modern-day greats like Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag.
Here are the top 10 players with the most double centuries:
1. Don Bradman (Australia) – 12 Double Centuries
The legendary Sir Donald Bradman played just 52 Tests but still scored 12 double hundreds — a staggering record. His average of 99.94 remains unmatched.
2. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 11 Double Centuries
A true batting artist, Sangakkara was a master of converting fifties into big hundreds. His 11 double tons cement his place among the greatest.
3. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 9 Double Centuries
A flair-filled genius, Lara had the appetite for huge scores. He remains the only player with a 400* in Tests.
4. Wally Hammond (England) – 7 Double Centuries
England’s top batsman between the wars, Hammond’s 7 double centuries were marked by elegance and power.
5. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 7 Double Centuries
He often built long innings on flat tracks, but his temperament allowed him to go big consistently.
6. Virat Kohli (India) – 7 Double Centuries
Kohli’s double hundreds came mostly after he became captain, showing his growth as a long-format player.
7. Marvan Atapattu (Sri Lanka) – 6 Double Centuries
Though not always consistent, when Atapattu scored, he made it count — often beyond 200.
8. Younis Khan (Pakistan) – 6 Double Centuries
Known for his calmness, Younis played some of his best innings in difficult overseas conditions.
9. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 6 Double Centuries
Ponting’s hunger for big scores helped Australia dominate world cricket during his era.
10. Javed Miandad (Pakistan) – 6 Double Centuries
A street-smart cricketer, Miandad turned matches with his gritty and determined knocks.
11. Virender Sehwag (India) – 6 Double Centuries
Sehwag scored double tons at a strike rate most others reserve for ODIs. Known for his fearless approach, Sehwag converted starts into mammoth scores — including 309 and 319 — both triple centuries. His 6 doubles are a testament to his aggressive yet effective
Conclusion: These players not only reached triple figures — they pushed beyond, again and again. Scoring 200+ in a Test match isn’t just about skill — it’s about grinding down bowlers, outlasting pressure, and turning innings into history.
