5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries as captains in Test cricket

Graeme Smith scored 36 fifties and an incredible 25 hundreds as captain in Test cricket.
Graeme Smith scored 36 fifties and an incredible 25 hundreds as captain in Test cricket.

#1.Graeme Smith

Smith captained the South African cricket team on a whopping 107 occasions
Smith captained the South African cricket team on a whopping 107 occasions

Occupying the No.1 spot in the list is former South African skipper, Graeme Smith. In a career spanning 12 years, Smith played 117 Tests for South Africa and scored 9265 runs at an average of 48.27, including 38 fifties and 27 hundreds. Smith captained the South African team on a whopping 109 occasions and scored 8659 runs as skipper at an average of 47.84

The stylish left-handed opening batsman scored 36 fifties and an incredible 25 hundreds as captain in Test cricket. Smith's best batting effort as the skipper was a splendid 277 that he conjured against England at Edgbaston in the year 2003. His marathon knock allowed South Africa draw the match against the hosts.

Record as Captain

Innings:140 Runs:6542 Average:51.51 100’s:19 50’s:35

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