Most Centuries Among Active Players In Test

Former New Zealand World Test Championship-winning captain, Kane Williamson has hit the most centuries in tests among active players. Featuring 100 matches, the elegant batsman has amassed 8743 runs with the assistance of 32 centuries and 34 half-centuries.

The greatest test batsman of the modern era, Steve Smith gets the joint top place on the elite list of most centuries among active players in test. The batter with unorthodox technique has accumulated 9685 runs, including 32 centuries and 41 fifties under his belt.

Premium English batsman Joe Root recently equaled the century tally of Kane Williamson and Steve Smith with his 32nd century against West Indies in Nottingham in 2024. Root is currently in eighth place on the list of most test runs with 11940 runs in 142 matches, averaging a solid 49.95 even after so many games.

List of Most Centuries Among Active Players in Test

• Kane Williamson (NZ)- 32 centuries
• Steve Smith (AUS)- 32 centuries
• Joe Root (ENG)- 32 centuries
• Virat Kohli (IND)- 29 centuries
• Cheteshwar Pujara (IND)- 19 centuries
• Angelo Mathews (SL)- 16 centuries