In cricket, a century is a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings by a batsman.[1] Scores of more than 200 runs are still statistically counted as a century, although these scores are referred to as double century (200–299 runs).[2] A century or a double century is regarded as a landmark score for batsmen and a player's number of centuries or double centuries are generally recorded in their career statistics.[3] Test cricket, the longest version of the game, involves two innings per side in a match and scheduled to last for up to five days.[4] An individual scoring a double century and a century in the two innings of a single Test match is considered a notable achievement by critics.[5]
The feat has been accomplished by 8 players on 8 occasions, as of April 2023. Players from Australia have accomplished the feat three times, the most for any country. So far, no batter has scored a double hundred and hundred in a Test match more than once.[6]
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