Who Scored 3 Centuries in Their First Three Test Matches?
Mohammad Azharuddin is the only cricketer in history to score centuries in each of his first three Test matches.
He achieved this remarkable feat against England in 1984–85.
In over 145 years of Test cricket, no player has matched this record — making it one of the rarest achievements in the game.
📊 3 Centuries in First Three Tests – Record Details
| Runs | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 322 | England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 31 Dec 1984 |
| 105 | 218 | England | Chennai | 13 Jan 1985 |
| 122 | 270 | England | Kanpur | 31 Jan 1985 |
🏏 Azharuddin’s Historic Debut Series
Mohammad Azharuddin made a dream entry into Test cricket:
- Debut Test: 110 runs
- 2nd Test: 105 runs
- 3rd Test: 122 runs
👉 Three consecutive centuries in first three Tests — a world record that still stands
🔥 Record Significance
- Only player with 3 centuries in first three Tests
- One of the greatest debuts in cricket history
- Record remains unbroken till date
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FAQs
Who scored 3 centuries in their first three Test matches?
Mohammad Azharuddin is the only player to score centuries in each of his first three Tests.
When did Azharuddin achieve this record?
He achieved this feat in 1984–85 against England.
Has any player broken this record?
No, this record still remains unbroken in Test cricket.
What were Azharuddin’s scores in his first three Tests?
He scored 110, 105, and 122 in his first three matches.
Why is this record special?
Because no other player in over a century of Test cricket has achieved this feat.
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