Test cricket boasts over 140 years of remarkable individual feats by some of the sport’s greatest players. While records like Brian Lara's highest individual score of 400* Muttiah Muralitharan's all-time highest wicket count, and Sachin Tendulkar’s unmatched tally of centuries and runs are widely known, the record for the most double centuries in Test cricket is held by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman.
Bradman, regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, scored a staggering 12 double centuries during his illustrious Test career. This record remains unmatched to this day, highlighting Bradman's exceptional dominance in the format.
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List of Batsman with Most Double Centuries in Test Cricket till 2024
Scoring double centuries in Test cricket is a rare feat that demands not only excellent skill and endurance but also favorable pitch conditions for extended batting periods. Over the course of 145 years of Test cricket, only 85 players have managed to score multiple double hundreds.
This statistic highlights the difficulty of achieving such high scores, as it requires intense focus, technique, and an ability to maintain concentration over long periods. Double centuries are a testament to a player’s ability to perform consistently at the highest level of the sport. Here we is the list of players with the most double centuries to their name in Test cricket:
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 | 0 | 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 (ICC/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 |
Note: The list contains players with 6 or more double hundreds and includes Joe Root who recently was added to the list. The double century is a hallmark of greatness in Test cricket, an indication of a player’s technical brilliance and mental strength. From Bradman’s unrivaled legacy to Sangakkara’s elegance and Kohli’s continuing exploits, these cricketers have all contributed to shaping the history of the game through their extraordinary achievements.
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