One of the biggest achievements for a batter is to score a hundred in any of the formats of cricket. T20 is a challenging format to score a century in because of limited overs. Players with the caliber of power-hitting and scoring brisk rate are promising to score a century in T20s. Over the years, several exceptional cricketers have showcased their batting prowess, delivering tons in the shortest format of the game. These outstanding innings have captivated fans around the world, showcasing the explosive and dynamic nature of T20 cricket. In this Article, We'll talk about the players with the most centuries in T20 Cricket.

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Most Centuries in T20 Cricket (Top Five):

Chris Gayle | 22 Hundreds

Gayle has played for as many as 29 different teams in his T20 career. The record for most centuries in T20 cricket belongs to him. Gayle has smashed 22 tons in his career, which began in 2005. The Universal Boss also holds the record for most runs in T20 cricket. He made his T20I debut for the West Indies in 2006 against New Zealand. Chris Gayle's first ton in the shortest format came when West Indies played South Africa in the first match of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20. The batsman scored 117 runs in just 57 deliveries to help West Indies post 205/6.

Babar Azam | 10 Hundreds

Babar Azam is second on the list of the most centuries in T20 cricket. The Pakistan skipper has a total of 10 centuries in the T20 format. 3 of them came for the national team. He made this T20I debut against England in 2016 at the Old Trafford. Babar scored his maiden T20I hundred against South Africa in 2021. He has scored 9412 runs in 264 T20 matches with an average of 44.18. Babar took his century tally to 10 with his maiden triple-digit score in the Lanka Premier League and also became only the fourth centurion in the tournament's history.

Michael Klinger | 8 Hundreds

Michael Klinger is third on the list of the most centuries in T20 cricket. The Australian batter has a total of 8 centuries to showcase in his career. Klinger, who despite his excellent T20 numbers – an average of 34.45 and a strike rate of 123.08 in 206 matches has featured in just three Twenty20 Internationals for Australia.

David Warner | 8 Hundreds

Warner was one of the rare talents in Australian cricket to have made his international debut in a T20 International game against South Africa without playing a single first-class match. He stunned the entire nation with his blistering knock of 89 runs off 43 balls on his T20I debut. David Warner has played 356 T20 matches and scored 11695 runs in his career. He is fourth on the list with a total of 8 centuries in this format.

Virat Kohli | 8 Hundreds

Virat Kohli was not in the Top Five before the IPL 2023 season. He climbed to the spot after scoring two consecutive centuries in the Indian Premier League. Virat has now 7 centuries in the IPL, the highest in the history of the competition. He also scored his first T20I century against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2023. The 34-year-old has played 374 matches and scored 11965 runs in the shortest format.

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Most Centuries in T20 Cricket:

The Indian Women's Cricket team registered their first-ever T20I series win on English soil, after taking an insurmountable lead of 3-1 in the five-match series. In the fourth match of the series, the Women in Blue defeated England by 6 wickets with 18 balls to go to seal the series in Manchester.

Indian spinners set up the game for them. Tammy Beaumont's decision to bat first was struck by the Indian spin trio of Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav. England could only reach 126/7 in the first inning, which India chased down easily. 

What happened in the match? 

India were chasing history after winning the first two games of the series. But England, one of the strongest teams in the world, looked in form after winning the last game. 

However, Indian bowlers struck early, and Harmanpreet Kaur's plan to keep rotating the bowlers worked very well. Amanjot Kaur, Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma, and Arundhati Reddy all bowled one over each in the first four overs. 

Shree was able to get the wicket of Danni Wyatt-Hodge (5) in the third over, while Sophia Dunkley (22) was dismissed by Deepti in the final over of the powerplay. 

After the first two wickets, Tammy Beaumont and Alice Capsey tried to build a partnership for England. But once Radha Yadav got rid of the English captain in the 11th over, it was all about India after that. 

Sophie Ecclestone, at the end, added a quick 16 from 10 balls to take England to 126/7 in the first inning. Radha Yadav with 4-15-2 was the pick of the bowlers for India. Shree Charani also picked up two wickets for 30 for the Indian team.

During the chase, Shafali Varma gave India a flying start with her 31 from 19 balls. Although Smriti Mandhana (32) was dismissed soon after that, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur (26), along with Jemimah Rodrigues, built a 48-run partnership to take India close to the total. 

Eventually India won the match by 6 wickets with 18 balls remaining as Jemimah (24*) hit the winning runs for them. 

Radha Yadav was named the player of the match. 

Why is the ENG-W vs IND-W series win important?

The ENG-1 vs IND-W series was a stage rehearsal for the Indian Women's Cricket team as they will look to win their first-ever T20I World Cup next year in England.

So, the memories of winning their maiden T20 series here would definitely give them confidence when they come back to England next year. 

A day before the third match of the ENG vs IND Test series, the England cricket team unveiled its playing XI for the historic match to be held at Lord's.

After the crushing defeat in the Edgbaston Test against Team India, the England cricket team is looking quite restless and troubled. After such a bad defeat at home, Ben Stokes' team is hoping to take the lead in the series again.

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Archer made a comeback after 4 years

For this, captain Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum have made a big decision. England has announced the playing XI for the ENG vs IND third match of the Test series starting on Thursday, July 10 at Lord's, and one change has been made in it. After a gap of 4 years, star fast bowler Jofra Archer returned to the Test playing 11.

After the defeat in the Edgbaston Test, it was believed that there would be a change in the playing XI, but there was curiosity about which player would return. Apart from Archer, England also had the option of Gus Atkinson. While Archer was returning to Test cricket after a long time, Atkinson was injured in the month of May and was recalled to the squad only for the Lord's Test.

The pair of Stokes and McCullum decided to give preference to Archer's fast speed and ability to get bounce for this test. With this, Archer is making a comeback in Test cricket after about 4 years and 5 months. Coincidentally, his last Test match was also against Team India, when he was part of the Ahmedabad Test in February 2021.

Tongue out of the Playing XI

The surprising thing is that the bowler in whose place Archer was selected in the playing XI has taken the most wickets in the ENG vs IND series so far. The English team has decided to exclude young pacer Josh Tongue from the Lord's Test.

Tongue has taken the most wickets in this series so far, 11. However, one reason for this is his lack of control over line length, due to which he was proving to be quite expensive.

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ENG vs IND 3rd Test at Lord's: England Playing XI 

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir.

India beat hosts England by 336 runs in the second Test to level the five-match Test series 1-1. When news emerged that Jasprit Bumrah will not be playing the second Test at Edgbaston, team India were written off completely, with pretty much everyone expecting England to maul them and go 2-0 up. However, in a twist that no one saw coming, it was India who ended up obliterating the hosts, hammering them on the back of an extraordinary performance.

As the Men in Blue moves to the hallowed turf of Lord’s for the third Test starting July 10, let's take a look at the most test wickets taken by Indian bowlers at Lord's.

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Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

1. Bishan Singh Bedi | 17 Wickets

Former left-arm orthodox, Bishan Singh Bedi sits at the top of the list of most test wickets taken by Indian bowlers at Lord's with 17 wickets in only 4 Tests at Lord’s. Bishan Singh Bedi represented cricket from 1966 to 1979 and was part of India’s popular spin-quartet.

Bishan Singh played 67 Tests for the Indian team and took 266 wickets at an average of 28.71. He played his last Test against England in 1979. He finished with three wickets in that match.

2. Kapil Dev | 17 Wickets

The veteran cricketer, Kapil Dev doesn’t need any introduction. The World Cup-winning Indian skipper is counted amongst the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game. He was the country’s lead fast bowler during the late 90s.

Kapil Dev was successful not only in the sub-continent but also in SENA countries. He has an exceptional record at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

In just 4 Tests, Kapil Dev managed to claim 17 wickets and thus is the joint highest Indian wicket-taker at Lord’s. Overall, Kapil has 434 wickets in 131 Tests to his name, including 23 five-wicket hauls.

3. Ishant Sharma | 17 Wickets

At number three is Ishant Sharma, who is also the joint highest Indian wicket-taker at Lord’s. The 36-year old seamer has a pretty good record at Lord’s. He has 17 wickets to his name at Lord's. He had a memorable 7/74 at Lord's in 2014 which helped India to win a Test match at Lords' cricket ground for the first time since 1986.

Ishant Sharma played 105 Tests for the Indian team and took 311 wickets at an average of 32.40, including 11 five-wicket hauls.

4. Anil Kumble | 12 Wickets

India’s greatest spinner in the history of the game, Anil Kumble has the fourth most number of Test wickets by any Indian bowler at Lord’s. Given the fact that the spinners don’t usually get a lot of assistance from the English surfaces and still getting the fourth-most number of wickets is itself a big feat.

Anil Kumble has 12 wickets at Lord’s Cricket Ground. In his Test Cricket career, he has picked 619 wickets in 132 Tests, including 8 ten-wicket hauls. He is currently the highest wicket-taker for the national team in Test cricket.

5. Zaheer Khan | 11 Wickets

Hailed as arguably the best left-arm seamers that the nation has ever produced, Zaheer Khan has a great record to his name at Lord’s cricket ground. On swinging conditions in England, the Indian seamer would make batsmen’s life tougher by swinging the ball both ways. Besides, he was a master at reverse swing.

During his career, he played 13 Tests against England and picked 43 wickets at an average of 29.02. Of those 43, 11 wickets came at Lord’s cricket ground. Overall Zaheer Khan played 92 Tests in his international circuit and claimed 311 wickets at an average of 32.95.

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The rivalry between England and India in Test cricket at Lord's is not just a series of matches; it's a chapter of cricketing history. From India's first Test match at Lord's in 1932 to their more recent historic victories, each game has contributed a new and evolved Indian side.

While England has historically held the upper hand at Lord's, the battles have been extremely thrilling and hard-fought. Get ready to delve into every result from India vs England test at Lord's.

ENG vs IND Test at Lord's: Who holds the edge?

India has played 19 test matches against England at the iconic Lord's, spanning from 1932 to 2021.

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Every result from India vs England test at Lord's

Let's take a look at the detailed summary of the games played by different eras of both teams.

1932-1967: England dominated the early stages

The Indian team, led by C.K. Nayudu, faced a loss by 158 runs in their first match at Lord's against England. The English captain, Douglas Jardine, played a key role in securing this one, along with good team efforts.

Following the 1932 defeat, India lost 5 consecutive matches in the years: 1936, 1946, 1952, 1952, 1959, and 1957. They lacked consistency as a team and were unable to make things right again.

On the other hand, England dominantly made their mark at the iconic venue, winning matches by huge margins.

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1971: A much-needed draw for India

After being defeated multiple times, and England acquiring the undefeatable title, India finally saw a ray of hope in 1971. This was the first time a match was drawn in the 39 years of defeats faced by India at Lord's.

Ajit Wadekar was captaining the Indian side during the tour, and he was also the highest-scoring batsman in the first innings. Bowlers like Srinivas Venkataraghavan, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar brilliantly tackled the English line-up to secure this much-needed draw.

1974-1982: India's struggle to get a hold of momentum

After the draw in 1971, England shattered all the hopes of Indian fans with a huge victory in 1974. Batting first, ENG set a massive total of 629 runs, with the help of 3 centurions and 96 runs from John Edrich.

They bowled out India for 302 and 42 in the first and second innings (respectively) and sealed the win by an innings and 258 runs.

The year 1979 saw another draw between both teams. India's star player, Dilip Vengsarkar, smashed a century which saved India from the face of another defeat and also earned him the POTM title.

However, England kept coming back stronger after the drawn matches. Despite great efforts from Kapil Dev, who scored 41 & 89 runs in the match, and picked 8 wickets overall, India could not save the match in 1982.

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1986: India's first historic win against England at Lord's

India finally broke off their streak of defeat against England at Lord's in 1986, with their 5-wicket victory. Under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, India showcased a passionate gameplay and their desire to win. It was the first time in decades that they seemed to play as a team with extraordinary efforts.

A hundred from Vengsarkar, a half-century from Mohinder Amarnath, along wicket-taking spells of Chetan Sharma and the skipper were some vital performances that made a huge difference in the end.

1990-2011: England gains the upper hand once again

Between 1990 and 2011, England consistently avoided defeat against India. In the 5 matches played during this period, they secured 3 wins and 2 draws, ensuring India did not record a single victory.

2014: India shines for the second time

In 2014, India achieved a 95-run victory over England at Lord's, marking their second win in the history of test rivalry against England at this venue. Led by MS Dhoni, the modern Indian side put up a compelling fight against the English giants.

Key performances included Ajinkya Rahane's 103 in the first innings (India 295, England 319), Murali Vijay's 95 in India's second innings (India 342), and Ishant Sharma's match-winning 7/74 that bowled England out for 223, clinching the win.

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2018: A tough tour for India

The 2018 Lord's test between India and England was a one-sided affair. After the rain-affected first day, India collapsed for just 107 in their first innings, largely due to James Anderson's 5/20.

England then posted a commanding 396/7 declared, with Chris Woakes scoring an unbeaten 137. In their second innings, Anderson continued his wicket-taking spells, picking up another 4. As a result, the struggling Indian side was bowled out for 130.

England secured a decisive victory by an innings and 159 runs.

2021: India's heroic comeback

The 2021 Lord's Test marked a historic triumph for India, under the phenomenal leadership of Virat Kohli. His passion and consistently backing his team up proved to be vital in turning the tide of a match that seemed to be slipping away.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions. India's first innings saw a brilliant partnership between Rohit Sharma (scored 83 runs) and KL Rahul (scored 129 runs) that helped them reach a total of 364 runs. 

After England took a first-innings lead of 27 runs, India soared higher in the second innings, declaring at 298/8. The final day witnessed an extraordinary display of Indian fast bowling.

After a fiery spell from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, it was Mohammed Siraj, whose precise line and length ripped through England's batting line-up.

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England were bowled out for just 120, handing India a memorable 151-run victory. With this victory, Kohli became the third Indian captain to achieve a Test win against England at Lord's, following the footsteps of Kapil Dev (1986) and MS Dhoni (2014).

England vs India head-to-head in tests at Lord's

India's thumping 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston has breathed fresh life into the five-Test series, now locked at 1-1. The third Test of the ongoing five-match series between India and England is scheduled to take place at Lord’s from July 10 to 14.

Before the start of the third test, let's have a look at the Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's.

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Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

1. Ishant Sharma | 7/74

Ishant Sharma put in one of the best exhibitions of short-ball bowling by an India fast bowler in the fourth innings of the Lord's Test in 2014. The lanky right-armer ran through England with figures of 7 for 74 to help the visitors record a famous win.

Ishant Sharma was India's hero at Lord's with a seven-wicket haul in the second innings. He cleaned up Ian Bell before inducing an outside edge from Alastair Cook’s blade with a beautiful outswinger. Sharma's brilliant spell turned the tables and India picked up a famous victory by 95 runs.

2. Amar Singh | 6/35

In the summer of 1936, the late Amar Singh registered his name on the iconic Lord’s Honours Board with a brilliant spell of 6 for 35, the second-best bowling figures by an India bowler in Tests on English soil.

After India were bundled out for 147 in their first innings, Amar Singh exploited the conditions as he ran through the English batting line-up.

The home team was bowled out for just 134, giving India an upper hand. His victims included Arthur Mitchell, Harold Gimblett, Maurice Turnbull, Maurice Leyland, Bob Wyatt, and skipper Gubby Allen. Though India couldn’t capitalize on this momentum and eventually lost the match, Singh’s performance is still one of the best on English soil.

3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 6/82

The 2014 Lord's Test remains one of India's most special wins in SENA countries, and they have much to thank veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the triumph. After the first of the five Tests ended in a draw, India and England moved to the home of cricket for the all-important second Test.

On a green wicket, Team India huffed and puffed their way to a respectable 295 in their first innings. With the game hanging on a knife-edge, Bhuvi rattled the English top order by picking up the first three wickets in no time and reducing them to 70/3 in the 32nd over.

He returned to pick up his final three wickets later in the innings, including England's top-scorer, Gary Ballance, for 110, as India restricted England's first-innings lead to just 24. Bhuvneshwar finished with outstanding figures of 6/82 in 31 overs.

4. Bishan Bedi | 6/226

Legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi took 6/226 at the Lord's in 1974, getting his name etched on the Lord’s honors board.

On a tough pitch for bowlers, England opened the batting and quickly made a mark on the match with Dennis Amiss' century helping to post a score of 337-2 before Bedi even claimed his first wicket. His dismissal of John Edrich (96) and then Keith Fletcher gave India hope of trying to restrict England below 400. However, those hopes were quickly dashed when Mike Denness and Tony Greig both made centuries with England eventually talling a mammoth score of 629 all out.

Bedi was the only bowler of note to cause England any sort of trouble. In addition to his wickets of Edrich and Fletcher, Bedi also removed Denness, Alan Knott, Geoff Arnold and Derek Underwood to earn a spot on the Honours Boards. Bedi wouldn't have the opportunity to bowl again in the match, with England comfortably winning the Test by an innings and 285 runs.

5. RP Singh | 5/59

After picking up two wickets in the first innings, former left-arm pacer RP Singh produced an incredible five-wicket haul to prevent England from running away with the game in the second.

An incredible three-wicket spell from him saw England, who led by 97 after the first innings, slip from 102/2 to 132/5 in no time. Singh removed skipper Michael Vaughan, followed by Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood in a six-over stretch to bring India back into the contest.

However, Kevin Pietersen's scintillating 134 took the hosts to safety before Singh returned to remove him and Monty Panesar to complete his five-wicket haul. Nevertheless, his 5/59 in the second innings slowed England's innings enough for India to save the game on the final day.

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