5 players with most 150s in Test cricket history

Really, a salutation ought to be extended to the following world-class, record-breaking fearless exponents of charismatic batting for having recorded not one or two but plenty of 150s as individual scores in Test cricket. In a game that is so often about bouncers that make batters uncomfortable, toe crushing yorkers and perplexing googlies, there are always batters whose world class deeds as understood from absolute dominance in Test match cricket - stun fans and critics alike.

In order to establish just that, why look elsewhere when enough motivation comes to the fore by a simple look at the great list of five players with most 150 scores in Test cricket history? Right?

Here's a look at players with the most 150s in test cricket History:

1. Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – 20 times

With 20 scores of 150-plus in Test match cricket, Tendulkar not just stamped his authority on the game, but also held his own firmly and successfully against mega competitive bowlers of his time, such as Ambrose and Walsh, Donald and Pollock, Murali and Vaas, Wasim and Waqar, Lee and Shoaib, McGrath, and MacGill, and so many others.

He's not called the batting maestro or the little genius for nothing.

2. Brian Lara (WI) – 19 times

There was an emotion, a sense of style and the aspect of charisma about the trailblazing Trinidadian and all he did on the 22 yards, often with a verve of magic. With 19 scores of 150-plus runs or 150-plus knocks, Lara, quite simply, charmed his way into the history and record books. And he really was last of a kind.

3. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) – 19 times

What is actually beautiful and joyous to note about this particular list is that, it is a feature that has not just the great Brian Lara, but one of his ardent admirers who would grow up to produce astonishing numbers himself. When growing up in Sri Lanka, one of Sanga's great idols was Lara himself.

On his own part, Kumar Sangakkara, also a left-hander and one of the most elegant left-handers in Test history, compiled several 150-plus scores with surgical precision. His ability to bat deep made him Sri Lanka’s most reliable run machine. And one of his greatest knocks ever was the admirable and astonishing 624-run Test stand alongside Mahela Jayawardene against Sri Lanka. Sanga himself could never hit a Test triple-hundred.

4. Sir Don Bradman (AUS) – 19 times

Cricket also produced a don whose batting dawned upon countless admirers from all around the world.

Despite playing only 52 Tests, the incomparable Sir Bradman notched 19 scores of 150-plus, highlighting his unmatched dominance. It's a testament to his absolute unrivaled greatness in the game. Moreover, his appetite for big innings remains unparalleled in cricket history.

5. Joe Root (ENG) – 16 times

The key fundamental reason for English batting's success and quite simply, the great backbone of England's Test batting, Root is class act.

The famous right hander's conjured thus far 16 scores of 150-plus runs and they reflect his evolution from a stylish stroke-maker to a batting heavyweight. His consistency in grinding down attacks has been central to England’s modern Test successes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

How does Brian Lara stack up among the greats on this list

With the second-most 150+ Test scores, Lara, with 19 of those, is a shining presence on this list.

Where does Tendulkar stand on this list?

The great enigma of world cricket, the little genius with 20 scores of 150 plus, Tendulkar has been an icon in this aspect in Test cricket.