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From Steve Smith to Ricky Ponting | List Of Australian Batters With 100 or More Tests

image-ljr28fugSteve Smith received his 100th Test cap at Headingley (Twitter)

One of the pioneers of Test cricket, Australia's dominance in the sport is unparalleled. Along with England, Australia is the joint-oldest Test-playing nation, having made its debut in 1877. Since then, Australia have ruled roost over the past several decades and has become one of the most decorated sides in cricket across formats. 

In 856 Tests, Australia have won 408, lost 229, drew 217, and tied 2, which explains the calibre of cricketers it has produced relentlessly, which has kept them reaching the pinnacle over and over again. 

Since 1887, 466 Baggy Green caps have been handed by Australia, and only 14 players have managed to breach the 100-Test mark, which speaks volumes about the competition within the system. 

On July 6, 2023, during the third Ashes 2023 Test, Steve Smith etched his name alongside an elite list of players.

In this list, we take a look at players who have represented Australia in 100 or more Tests.


Ricky Ponting

image-ljr2byaxRicky Ponting (Twitter)

The second-highest Test run-getter, Ponting, leads the charts for playing the most red-ball games for Australia. Ponting, in a career-spanning between 1995 to 2015, played 168 Tests, amassing 13,378 runs with 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries.


Steve Waugh

image-ljr2ep28Steve Waugh (Twitter)

Regarded as one of the fiercest competitors on the field, Steve Waugh started Australia's dominance in Tests during the 2000s. Playing as many Test as Ponting, Waugh slammed 10,927 runs with 32 hundred and 50 fifties from 1985 to 2004.


Allan Border

image-ljr2ivgbAllan Border (Twitter)

From guiding Australia to their maiden 50-over World Cup, Border brought new life into the Test side and transformed them into a ruthless outfit. The 156-Test old left-handed batter finished his career with 11,174 runs with 27 tons and 63 half-centuries, which include 153 consecutive matches as well.


Shane Warne

image-ljr2m1apShane Warne (Twitter)

Undoubtedly, a game-changer for Australia, Warne reignited the art of leg spin in Test cricket with his terrific performances. Warne, regarded as greatest of all time, ended with 145 Tests claiming 708 wickets, which is the most for an Australian bowler, and second-highest in the world. 


Mark Waugh

image-ljr2pv09Mark Waugh (Twitter)

One half the Waugh brothers, Mark Waugh, created a niche for himself within a power-heavy Australian side with his elegant strokeplay. Starting his Test career with a century on debut, Waugh ended his career with 8,029, which include 20 centuries and 47 fifties in 128 matches between 1991 - 2002. 


Glenn McGrath

image-ljr2s9ypGlenn McGrath (Twitter)

A crucial member of Australia's invincibles in the 2000s, Glenn McGrath rose to the occasion and performed day in and out. The disciplined, line-and-length bowler played 124 Tests from 1991 to 2007 and claimed 563 wickets, with 29 fifers. 


Nathan Lyon

image-ljr2tlb0Australians celebrating a wicket taken by Nathan Lyon (AP Photo)

The most recent entrant in the 100-Test list is off-spinner Lyon. The gardener-turned-cricketer has gained a reputation for bowling tough and inviting lines. Making his debut in 2011, Lyon has claimed 496 wickets for Australia in 100 matches, all of which have come without any breaks.

Ian Healy

image-ljr31mbdIan Healy (Twitter)

The live-wire of the Australian setup, wicketkeeper Healy, exemplified how a hard-working cricketer should be. An exceptional gloveman, Healy kept wickets to Warne without any struggle and played 119 Tests scoring 4,356 runs with four centuries and 22 half-centuries. 


Michael Clarke

image-ljr32yq3Michael Clarke (Twitter)

Carrying forward the legacy of Ponting, Clarke excelled in both captaincy and batsmanship. Clarke, who became the third batter to score a triple-hundred and double-century in the same series, ended his career early with 8,643 runs in 115 Tests with 28 tons and 27 fifties. 


David Boon

image-ljr34s0qDavid Boon (Twitter)

Unlike more stylish batters, Boon relied on staying in the middle and accumulating runs while frustrating bowlers. A career that spanned 17 years, Boon played 107 Tests for Australia, stockpiled 7,422 runs scoring 21 hundred and 32 half-centuries.


David Warner

image-ljr30euyDavid against Stuart Broad in Ashes 2023 (AP Photo)

A stalwart for the current Australian Test side, Warner brought in aggression at the top. Warner considered a T20 specialist, changed the paradigm of Test opening, and since 2009, managed to amass 8,338 runs in 106 Tests, with 25 tons and 35 half-centuries.


Justin Langer

image-ljr2zfrpJustin Langer (Twitter)

The backbone of Australia's dominant era, Langer's grit, and ability to graft runs, became a key to the side's success. A slow starter, playing eight matches in the first six years, Langer featured in 105 Tests, scoring 7,696 runs, including 23 hundred and 30 fifties. 


Mark Taylor

image-ljr2xp8aMark Taylor (Twitter)

An exceptional slip fielder, and an even better opener, Taylor remained Australia's most solid batter in the 1990s. The classically test-book batter played 104 Tests between 1989 and 1999, slamming 7,525 runs with 19 tons and 40 fifties. 


Matthew Hayden

image-ljr2w2kcMatthew Hayden (Twitter)

The heavily-built Hayden instilled fear in his opponents, and dismantle the ball all over the park. With a top-score of 380, Hadyen featured in 103 Tests from 1994-2009, banking 8,625 runs with 30 hundreds and 29 fifties. 

Steve Smith

The latest to the elite list is Australia's former captain Steve Smith, who received his 100th Test cap against his beloved opposition England at Headingley, Leeds in the Ashes 2023. Started his career as a leg-spinner, Smudge became one of the best Test batters of all time as his career progressed.