Most Test centuries in 4th innings in a winning cause

In the Gentlemen’s game, Test cricket is the ultimate format that any cricketer wants to play. Scoring a century in the Whites is also a dream for any player growing up. In the fourth innings of a match, when the target is set in front of a batter, it becomes difficult to score because of the fifth-day pitch and chasing pressure. But few quality players have managed to smash most centuries in the final innings to win the game for their respective countries.

Let’s take a look at the most centuries in the fourth innings of a Test in a winning cause:

3.Kane Williamson, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Justin Langer, Conrad Hunte (2)

West Indies pair of Conrad Hunte and Ramnaresh Sarwan have smashed two centuries each in the final innings of a Test in a winning cause. Hunte batted in six successful run chases and scored 303 runs at an average of 101.00. In five innings, Sarwan scored 308 runs at an average of 61.60. Former Australian Justin Langer racked up 849 runs in 23 innings at an average of 49.94 with two tons. Current New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has amassed 417 runs in seven innings at an average of 139.00 with two hundred.

2.Ricky Ponting (3)

Former Australian and one of the finest captains in the history of the game, Ricky Ponting occupies the second position in this special list. The right-handed batter mustered 911 runs in 24 successful final innings at an average of 82.81 which included three centuries and four half-centuries with the highest score of 143*.

1.Graeme Smith (4)

With 53 Test victories, former South African player Graeme Smith is the most successful captain in the longest format’s history. He also holds the record of smacking the most centuries in the fourth innings of a match in a winning cause. The left-handed batter mustered 1141 runs in 22 innings at an average of 87.79 with four centuries and six fifties and the highest score of 154*.