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Test Debut Double Centuries: 5 Batsmen Who Made History, One Record Stands for 123 Years
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News18•22-09-2026, 08:25
Test Debut Double Centuries: 5 Batsmen Who Made History, One Record Stands for 123 Years
- •Scoring a double century on Test debut is a rare feat, showcasing immense talent, patience, and mental strength in cricket's toughest format.
- •England's R. E. Foster holds the world record for the highest score on Test debut, hitting 287 runs against Australia in Sydney in 1903, a record unbroken for 123 years.
- •West Indies' Lawrence Rowe (214 runs in 1972) and Sri Lanka's Brendon Kuruppu (unbeaten 201 runs in 1987) also achieved this milestone with remarkable innings.
- •New Zealand's Mathew Sinclair scored 214 runs in 1999, and South Africa's Jacques Rudolph hit an aggressive unbeaten 222 runs in 2003, completing this elite list of debut double centurions.
Key Questions Answered
England's R. E. Foster holds the record for the highest score on a Test debut, scoring 287 runs against Australia in Sydney in 1903.
West Indies batsman Lawrence Rowe is the only player to score a double century and an unbeaten century in both innings of his debut Test, totaling 314 runs.
Only seven batsmen in the history of Test cricket have scored a double century in their very first match.
