Top three players with most Test centuries before turning 25

Scoring a Test century is a landmark achievement for any batter. However, doing it consistently even before turning 25 is even more remarkable. In the rich history of cricket, a few batters made scoring hundreds a habit in the game’s most respected format from a young age.

These players left the world enthralled with their remarkable performances and made an extraordinary impact in Tests. Here’s a list of the top three players with the most centuries in Test cricket before turning 25:

1. Sachin Tendulkar (16 centuries)

Sachin Tendulkar sits comfortably at the top of the list, having scored 16 Test centuries in his career before turning 25. The legendary batter scored 4,552 runs in 92 innings during this period at an outstanding average of 54.84.

Tendulkar's had 35 scores of 50 or more, including 19 fifties alongside his 16 centuries, showcasing his phenomenal consistency right from an early age. He was already a global superstar before reaching 25, having made his Test debut at the age of 16.

2. Graeme Smith (11 centuries)

Graeme Smith is second on the list with 11 Test centuries before turning 25. The former South Africa captain scored 3,608 runs in just 75 innings, having an impressive average of 51.54.

Alongside his 11 hundreds, Smith also scored 12 fifties, giving him 23 scores of 50 or more during this period. Smith carried the responsibility of leading South Africa from a young age after becoming Test captain at only 22 and retired from the game as one of the world's greatest Test skippers.

3. Sir Garfield Sobers (9 centuries)

Touted as cricket's greatest all-rounder, Sir Garfield Sobers takes the third spot with 9 Test centuries to his name. The West Indies legend scored 3,352 runs in 64 innings, averaging a phenomenal 59.85. He also registered 11 fifties, giving him 20 scores of 50 or more before turning 25. Sobers recently died at his home in Barbados at the age of 89.