Team India has been a strong contender in the ICC World Test Championship, reaching two finals with notable success. Their batting depth has been a key factor, with Indian players consistently performing well against all opponents. This article highlights the top five Indian batsmen with the most WTC centuries, while England’s Joe Root leads overall with 21 hundreds.
Indian Batsmen with Most Centuries in ICC World Test Championship
KL Rahul
KL Rahul has transformed significantly since the inaugural ICC WTC in 2019. Today, he is one of India’s most dependable batters across all conditions. With the retirement of stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Rahul has embraced greater responsibility, bringing out the best in his game. He has played 31 ICC WTC matches, scoring 2,022 runs at an average of 36.76, including six centuries.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant has emerged as India’s most consistent match-winner in Test cricket over the past 4-5 years. Despite missing over a year of cricket due to a car accident, Pant remains a key performer. In 38 ICC WTC matches, he has amassed 2,731 runs at an average of 43.34, registering six centuries and 16 fifties.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has quickly climbed into the top three on this elite list. Making his Test debut in 2023, he has already scored seven centuries in just 26 matches. Jaiswal has accumulated 2,420 runs at an impressive average of 52.60, including two double hundreds. He is the second-fastest Indian to reach 1,000 Test runs and the third-fastest to reach 2,000 runs.
Rohit Sharma
Former India Test captain Rohit Sharma had a stellar Test career, with his strong starts helping India reach the finals of the first two ICC WTC editions. His promotion up the batting order was crucial to his success. Rohit played 40 ICC WTC matches, scoring 2,716 runs at an average of 41.15, including nine centuries and eight fifties.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill, the new-generation superstar, is expected to carry forward India’s batting legacy. Now India’s Test captain, he has enjoyed a dream start to his leadership, from a record-breaking debut series in England to his first home Test series as captain. Since making his Test debut in the first ICC WTC edition, Gill has played 39 matches, scoring 2,826 runs at an average of 43.47, with ten centuries and eight fifties.
