Top 5 Opening Batsmen with the Most Centuries in International Cricket

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Opening batsmen play a crucial and pivotal role in international cricket. They are the first batsmen to step onto the field for their teams, and their performance can set the tone for the entire game.

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Let's take a look at the top 5 opening batsmen who have scored the most centuries in international cricket:

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5. Matthew Hayden Matthew Hayden featured in various formats as an opening batsman for Australia in his career, playing a total of 260 matches. During this time, he managed to score an impressive 40 centuries.

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4. Sanath Jayasuriya - Sanath Jayasuriya, predominantly an opener, participated in a total of 506 matches in his career. During this extensive journey, he achieved a remarkable milestone of 41 centuries.

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3. Chris Gayle Chris Gayle boasts a significant record with 441 matches as an opening batsman. Throughout his career, he accumulated a remarkable 42 centuries.

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2. Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar, in his role as an opening batsman, had a career spanning 346 matches, during which he crafted an impressive 45 centuries. All these centuries were scored in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

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1. David Warner David Warner currently holds the top position among opening batsmen with the most centuries in all formats of international cricket. In his career as an opening batsman, he has played 343 matches and has scored a remarkable 46 centuries.

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