Most Double Centuries in Test Cricket (200+ Runs in a Test Match)

Test cricket has seen over 140 years of remarkable achievements by some of the greatest players. Among these records the one for the most double centuries in Test cricket belongs to the legendary Australian batsman Don Bradman, who scored an unmatched 12 double centuries during his career.

Achieving a double century in Test cricket is a rare and extraordinary feat. Across 145 years of Test history, only 85 players have scored multiple double centuries. Who are they? Take a look at those great legend:

List of Batsmen with Most Double Centuries in Test Cricket (2024)

Player Span Matches Innings NO Runs HS Avg 100s 50s 0s 200s
DG Bradman (AUS) 1928-1948 52 80 10 6996 334 99.94 29 13 7 12
KC Sangakkara (SL) 2000-2015 134 233 17 12400 319 57.4 38 52 11 11
BC Lara (ICC/WI)  1990-2006 131 232 6 11953 400 52.88 34 48 17 9
WR Hammond (ENG) 1927-1947 85 140 16 7249 336 58.45 22 24 4 7
V Kohli (IND) 2011-2024 115 195 12 8947 254 48.89 29 30 14 7
DPMD Jayawardene (SL) 1997-2014 149 252 15 11814 374 49.84 34 50 15 7
MS Atapattu (SL) 1990-2007 90 156 15 5502 249 39.02 16 17 22 6
V Sehwag (IND) 2001-2013 104 180 6 8586 319 49.34 23 32 16 6
KS Williamson (NZ) 2010-2024 102 180 17 8881 251 54.48 32 35 11 6
Javed Miandad (PAK) 1976-1993 124 189 21 8832 280 52.57 23 43 6 6
Younis Khan (PAK) 2000-2017 118 213 19 10099 313 52.05 34 33 19 6
JE Root (ENG) 2012-2024 147 268 22 12664 262 51.47 35 64 12 6
RT Ponting (AUS) 1995-2012 168 287 29 13378 257 51.85 41 62 17 6
SR Tendulkar (IND) 1989-2013 200 329 33 15921 248 53.78 51 68 14 6

This table takes a comprehensive look at players who have achieved the notable feat of scoring multiple double centuries in Test cricket, highlighting their legacy in the game.

Bharat Bhushan

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