In the recently concluded 2nd Test match between New Zealand vs South Africa at the Seddon Park in Hamilton, former Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson has recorded his 32nd Test century during fourth innings of the match and equalled the tally of Test centuries along with his contemporary player Steven Smith.

Kane Williamson's brilliant knock off unbeaten 133 runs from 260 balls has ensured New Zealand won a Test series against South Africa for the first time in cricket history.

Here, in this article, we will have a look at who has smashed the most centuries in Test cricket and where Williamson stands among them in this list.

Most Centuries in Test Cricket:

  • Sachin Tendulkar - 51
  • Jacques Kallis - 45
  • Ricky Ponting - 41
  • KC Sangakkara - 38
  • Rahul Dravid - 36
  • Sunil Gavaskar - 34
  • Brian Lara - 34
  • Mahela Jayawardene- 34
  • Younis Khan - 34
  • Alastair Cook - 33
  • Steve Waugh - 32
  • Steven Smith - 32
  • Kane Williamson - 32

Kane Williamson has smashed most centuries for New Zealand in Test cricket.

Most centuries in fourth innings of Test match:

  • Younis Khan - 5
  • Kane Williamson - 5

Fastest to smash 32 centuries in Test Cricket (by innings batted)

  • Kane Williamson - 172
  • Steven Smith - 174
  • Ricky Ponting - 176

Kane Williamson has become the second fastest batsman to have smashed 32 centuries in Test cricket. He has recorded 8666 runs from 172 innings in Test cricket at a batting average of 55.91