4 Sri Lankan batters reached four Test centuries in record time, showcasing exceptional talent. One achieved it in just 11 innings, while others followed in 21, 23, and 26 innings. Their performances, including match-saving knocks, played a crucial role in shaping Sri Lanka’s Test cricket history and future prospects.
4. Duleep Mendis – 26 innings
Former Sri Lankan captain Duleep Mendis reached four Test centuries in just 26 innings, making him one of the fastest in Sri Lankan cricket history. In his 24-match career, he also registered eight fifty-plus scores. Debuting in 1982, Mendis scored twin centuries (105 in both innings) against India in Chennai, earning the ‘Player of the Match’ award and securing a historic series draw for Sri Lanka.
3. Dhananjaya de Silva – 23 innings
Dhananjaya de Silva reached four Test centuries in just 23 innings, making him one of Sri Lanka’s fastest to achieve the feat. Debuting in July 2016 against Australia, he scored his maiden century soon after with a knock of 129. He followed up with centuries against Zimbabwe and India, with his best Test score of 173 coming in Chattogram. By September 2024, de Silva had amassed 12 centuries and over 4,000 Test runs.
2. Michael Vandort – 21 innings
Michael Vandort reached four Test centuries in just 21 innings, making him one of Sri Lanka’s fastest batters to achieve this milestone. Despite playing only 20 matches between 2001 and 2008, he scored 1,144 runs, including four centuries. His most memorable knock came in 2006 when he scored 105 against England at Edgbaston. Known for his patient and steady batting, Vandort also registered two centuries against Bangladesh, playing a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s Test campaigns.
1. Kamindu Mendis – 11 innings
Kamindu Mendis has emerged as a rising star, reaching four Test centuries in just 11 innings—the fastest by a Sri Lankan batter. Since his 2022 debut, he has recorded eight fifty-plus scores, converting four into centuries. In March 2024, he scored 102 and 164 in a single Test against Bangladesh. Later that year, his crucial century against England at Old Trafford rescued Sri Lanka from a collapse. By September, Mendis had notched his fourth century, solidifying his reputation as a future cornerstone of Sri Lankan cricket.