Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Sachin Tendulkar's 50 Test Centuries: Unmatched Record
Fifteen years ago, on December 19, 2010, Sachin Tendulkar made history by becoming the first cricketer to score 50 centuries in Test matches.
This happened at a stadium in Centurion, South Africa, where Tendulkar scored 111 runs.
He dedicated this achievement to his father, whose birthday was the day before.
Tendulkar's teammate, MS Dhoni, played a crucial role in helping Tendulkar reach this milestone.
Despite many batters scoring over 10,000 runs in Test matches since then, no one has come close to Tendulkar's record of 50 centuries.
This record remains unbroken, making Tendulkar's achievement even more special.
It's a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to score 50 Test centuries on December 19, 2010, in Centurion, South Africa.
He scored 111 runs in that match, dedicating the milestone to his father on his birthday.
MS Dhoni's aggressive batting partnership was crucial in Tendulkar's achievement.
Sunil Gavaskar had predicted Tendulkar would score at least 40 Test centuries, which Tendulkar surpassed.
As of 2025, no other batsman has reached 50 Test centuries, with the closest being 45.
- Who
- Sachin Tendulkar
- What
- Achieved 50 Test centuries
- When
- December 19, 2010
- Where
- Centurion, South Africa
- Why
- To honor his father and for his love of cricket
- Date
- December 19, 2010
- Location
- Centurion, South Africa
- Opponent
- South Africa
- Tendulkar's Score
- 111 runs
- Partnership
- MS Dhoni
- Record
- First to 50 Test centuries
- Prediction
- Sunil Gavaskar predicted 40 centuries
- Current Status
- No one has reached 50 centuries since