List of All Triple Centuries In Test Cricket (Updated 2024)

Test cricket, the longest and most prestigious format of the game, has seen some incredible batting performances over its rich history. Among these, triple centuries stand out as true landmarks of batting excellence. These mammoth innings require exceptional skill, concentration, and endurance. 

But just how many of these rare feats have been achieved? Let’s dive into the world of Test triple centuries and explore this exclusive club of batsmen.

The Triple Century Club

As of October 2024, there have been 32 triple-centuries scored in Test cricket. These monumental innings have been achieved by 28 different batsmen from eight Test-playing nations. 

This rarity puts triple centuries in perspective – they are slightly less common than Test hat-tricks, of which there have been 46.

Here’s a list of all the 32 triple centuries in Test cricket over the years:

No.	Player	For	Against	Score	Year
1	Andy Sandham	England	West Indies	325	1930
2	Donald Bradman	Australia	England	334	1930
3	Wally Hammond	England	New Zealand	336*	1933
4	Donald Bradman	Australia	England	304	1934
5	Len Hutton	England	Australia	364	1938
6	Hanif Mohammad	Pakistan	West Indies	337	1958
7	Garfield Sobers	West Indies	Pakistan	365*	1958
8	Bob Simpson	Australia	England	311	1964
9	John Edrich	England	New Zealand	310*	1965
10	Bob Cowper	Australia	England	307	1966
11	Lawrence Rowe	West Indies	England	302	1974
12	Graham Gooch	England	India	333	1990
13	Brian Lara	West Indies	England	375	1994
14	Sanath Jayasuriya	Sri Lanka	India	340	1997
15	Mark Taylor	Australia	Pakistan	334*	1998
16	Inzamam-ul-Haq	Pakistan	New Zealand	329	2002
17	Matthew Hayden	Australia	Zimbabwe	380	2003
18	Virender Sehwag	India	Pakistan	309	2004
19	Brian Lara	West Indies	England	400*	2004
20	Chris Gayle	West Indies	South Africa	317	2005
21	Mahela Jayawardene	Sri Lanka	South Africa	374	2006
22	Virender Sehwag	India	South Africa	319	2008
23	Younis Khan	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	313	2009
24	Chris Gayle	West Indies	Sri Lanka	333	2010
25	Michael Clarke	Australia	India	329*	2012
26	Hashim Amla	South Africa	England	311*	2012
27	Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh	319	2014
28	Brendon McCullum	New Zealand	India	302	2014
29	Azhar Ali	Pakistan	West Indies	302*	2016
30	Karun Nair	India	England	303*	2016
31	David Warner	Australia	Pakistan	335*	2019
32	Harry Brook	England	Pakistan	317	2024

Interesting Facts About Test Triple Centuries Over The Years

Let’s have a look at some interesting facts about these triple centuries in Test cricket: 

• Total triple centuries: 32
• Number of players who have achieved this feat: 28
• First triple century: Andy Sandham (325) in 1930
• Most recent triple century: Harry Brook (317) in 2024
• Highest individual score: Brian Lara (400*) in 2004
• Fastest triple century: Virender Sehwag (278 balls) in 2008
• Youngest triple centurion: Garfield Sobers (21 years, 216 days)
• Oldest triple centurion: Andy Sandham (39 years, 275 days)

Countries with the most triple centuries:

• Australia: 8
• England: 6
• West Indies: 6

Players with multiple triple centuries:

• Don Bradman
• Brian Lara
• Virender Sehwag
• Chris Gayle

Only two triple centuries were scored in the second innings:

• Hanif Mohammad (337) in 1958
• Brendon McCullum (302) in 2014

Grounds with the most triple centuries:

• Antigua Recreation Ground (3)
• Headingley, Leeds (3)

Breaking Down The Numbers

Countries with Triple Centurions Australia leads the pack with eight triple centuries, scored by seven different players. They’re followed by the West Indies and England, each with six triple tons. Pakistan has four to its name, while Sri Lanka and India have three each. South Africa and New Zealand round out the list with one apiece.

Multiple Triple Centurions Only four batsmen have managed to score more than one triple century in Tests:

• Don Bradman (Australia): 2
• Chris Gayle (West Indies): 2
• Brian Lara (West Indies): 2
• Virender Sehwag (India): 2

These four players account for 8 of the 32 triple centuries, highlighting just how difficult it is to repeat this feat.

Notable Triple Centuries

First Ever: Andy Sandham’s 325 The honor of scoring the first Test triple century goes to England’s Andy Sandham. He achieved this milestone against the West Indies in 1930 at Sabina Park, Jamaica. Interestingly, it was also Sandham’s last Test match, making him the oldest triple centurion in Test history at 39 years and 275 days.

Highest Individual Score: Brian Lara’s 400* The current record for the highest individual score in Test cricket belongs to Brian Lara of the West Indies. He scored an unbeaten 400 against England in 2004 at the Antigua Recreation Ground. This innings is the only instance of a quadruple century in Test cricket and stands as a testament to Lara’s extraordinary batting prowess.

Fastest Triple Century: Virender Sehwag’s 278-ball Blitz India’s Virender Sehwag holds the record for the fastest triple century in terms of balls faced. He raced to 300 off just 278 deliveries against South Africa in 2008 at Chennai. This innings showcased Sehwag’s aggressive batting style and his ability to score quickly, even in the longest format of the game.

Recent Additions To The List

The most recent entry to the triple century club is England’s Harry Brook. He scored 317 runs against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2024. This innings marked the first triple century by an English batsman in 34 years, highlighting the rarity of such achievements.

Before Brook, the last triple century was scored by Australia’s David Warner. He made 335* against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in November 2019, becoming the seventh Australian to achieve this feat.

Unique Aspects Of Triple Centuries

Second Innings Rarity Most triple centuries are scored in a team’s first innings when the pitch is usually at its best for batting.

However, there have been two notable exceptions:

1. Hanif Mohammad (Pakistan): 337 vs West Indies in 1958
2. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand): 302 vs India in 2014

These are the only instances of batsmen scoring triple centuries in their team’s second innings, making them even more remarkable achievements.

Captains Leading From The Front 

Several triple centuries have been scored by team captains, demonstrating exceptional leadership and batting skill. Some notable examples include:

• Graham Gooch (England): 333 vs India in 1990
• Mark Taylor (Australia): 334* vs Pakistan in 1998
• Brian Lara (West Indies): 400* vs England in 2004
• Michael Clarke (Australia): 329* vs India in 2012

These innings not only helped their teams but also inspired their teammates with their monumental efforts.

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Conclusion: Test Cricket History Has 32 Triple-Century Knocks

Triple centuries in Test cricket remain one of the rarest and most celebrated achievements in the sport. With only 32 such innings in over 140 years of Test cricket, they truly represent the pinnacle of batting performance. These marathon innings require not just skill and technique, but also immense mental strength and physical endurance.

As cricket evolves and batting techniques advance, we may see more triple centuries in the future. However, their rarity ensures that each new entry to this exclusive club will continue to be celebrated as a special moment in cricket history. Whether it’s a seasoned veteran or a rising star like Harry Brook who achieves this feat next, cricket fans around the world will undoubtedly be in for a treat.

The triple century club in Test cricket is a testament to human endurance, skill, and the never-ending pursuit of excellence in sport. It reminds us of cricket’s capacity to produce moments of individual brilliance that live long in the memory, inspiring future generations of cricketers to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the cricket field.