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Most Centuries in England by Visiting Batsmen – List & Details 

One of the critical and tough batting pitches in the world, the England pitches test mental and physical strength. Here are the top players who etched their names with multiple centuries.

To perform consistently in the longest format in Cricket – Test is not everyone’s cup of tea. Having a Test hundred under your name as a batsman representing your nation and achieving the same in foreign countries other than in home conditions is a marvelous achievement. 

The notorious pitches of England apart from its tricky weather conditions puts the visiting batsmen to test. Yet here are the selective, accomplished set of gentlemen who have shown brilliant batting performance in the past and hold multiple centuries in England so far. 

Most Centuries in England by visiting Batsmen

Don Bradman – 11 Centuries

One of the greats to walk on the cricket field, the legendary Australian batsman Don Bradman has 11 Centuries in England, a record that is unparalleled. While most batsmen break under the testing climate conditions and the punishing pitch, Bradman thrived on the challenge and coursed through with his adaptability and unmatched skill. 

Sir Viv Richards – 9 Centuries

The West Indian legend known for his destructive batting style, Sir Viv Richards took the English bowlers in style. Holding 9 Centuries in the England soil, he kept on building an aggressive yet calculative batting method, making the most and beyond the pitch has to offer. 

Rohit Sharma – 9 Centuries

The Indian batsman sharing the record with Sir Viv Richards is one of the best in timing, agility and striking the ball. Rohit Sharma pushed through the England conditions, taking on the bowlers early in the innings and creating a space for himself in every innings. His understanding and timing is a testament to his ability and experience on the pitch. 

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Rahul Dravid – 8 Centuries

One of the bests in the longer format, aptly named as ‘The Wall’, Indian batsman Rahul Dravid understood test cricket and played it incomparably well. His patience on the pitch and solid test technique made him a clever player, especially in white. Resilience in scoring runs was helpful in the tough conditions such as England where he has 8 Centuries in his name. 

Steve Smith – 8 Centuries

Another great batsman from Australia, Steve Smith is known for his unconventional batting style, heaping runs in the longer formats. Smith has managed to score 8 centuries in the England grounds with his quick batting style and skillful demonstration. An insatiable player dominated test cricket with his style and approach. 

Gordon Greenidge – 8 Centuries

A unique batsman leading the batting lineup from the West Indies, Gordon Greenidge has 8 centuries in England. True to his style and approach, his batting style was truly a nightmare for the England bowlers who are used to defensive style in Test cricket.

Steve Waugh – 8 Centuries

Another legend from Australia, Steve Waugh has amassed 8 centuries in England with his incredible showcase of skill and reading the ball. An unyielding player, Waugh had the strength and tenacity towards the English bowlers, making him a remarkable player for Australia in Test format

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