Stats: Hashim Amla becomes the 8th batsman to score a century in 100th Test

South Africa’s Hashim Amla has become only the 8^th batsman in the history of cricket to score a century in his 100^th Test. This magnificent feat of his came in the 3^rd and final Test against Sri Lanka which is currently being played at the Bull Ring in Johannesburg. He reached his century by jumping down the ground and smashing Rangana Herath over his head.

The last batsman who scored a century in his 100^th Test was Graeme Smith who did so against England in 2012 when he scored 131. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting achieved this feat as well when he scored centuries in both his innings against South Africa in 2006. He had scored 120 in the first innings and an unbeaten 143 in the second innings in a Test match which Australia won by 8 wickets.

Amla, who has been spectacular for South Africa over the years once again proved his worth as he played a sublime knock in South Africa’s first innings. He reached his century in 169 balls and hit 13 fours in the process. The Proteas have shown no mercy towards Sri Lanka throughout the tour and are looking to achieve yet another victory after defeating them comprehensively in the first two matches of the series.

South Africa, who opted to bat first earlier today were in a spot of bother when they lost their openers Stephen Cook and Dean Elgar in quick succession. However, Amla and JP Duminy led the fightback for the Proteas and put on a partnership of over 292 runs for the 5^th wicket.

The Sri Lankan bowlers had nothing to show for as the duo of Amla and Duminy tackled them brilliantly. South Africa will be looking to achieve a huge first innings total and put pressure on the opposition batsmen before they come out to bat. Angelo Mathews picked up one wicket while Lahiru Kumara picked up two wickets.

Here is the list of the 8 batsmen who achieved the unique feat of scoring a century in their 100^th match.

*Amla’s score has been updated till the end of day 1

Name	Country	Score
Colin Cowdrey	England	103
Javed Miandad	Pakistan	145
Gordon Greenidge	West Indies	149
Alec Stewart	England	105
Inzamam ul Haq	Pakistan	184
Ricky Ponting	Australia	120 & 143*
Graeme Smith	South Africa	131
Hashim Amla	South Africa	125*