Most International Centuries By A Visiting Player In Each Country (Source: AFP)
Shai Hope has joined an elite group of batters after scoring his eighth century in India across formats.
The West Indies captain reached the milestone during the fourth IND vs WI T20I on Wednesday, joining South African greats AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock at the top of the list of visiting players with the most international hundreds on Indian soil.
Hope's record highlights how some batters thrive even when playing away from home. Scoring centuries in unfamiliar conditions requires adaptability, patience and the ability to handle different pitches and bowling attacks.
Several legendary players have built remarkable records while touring particular countries, with Sachin Tendulkar featuring prominently across multiple nations.
Here is a look at the list of most international centuries by a visiting player in each country.
1. In Australia – Virat Kohli (12 centuries)
Virat Kohli has built an impressive record in Australia, scoring 12 centuries across formats. His first Test hundred in Adelaide in 2012 marked the beginning of a prolific run, followed by memorable performances during the 2014–15 Test series.
2. In England – Don Bradman (11 centuries)
Don Bradman scored 11 centuries in England, making him one of the most prolific visiting batters in the country's cricket history. Since Bradman played before limited-overs internationals existed, all his hundreds came in Test cricket.
3. In India – AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock and Shai Hope (8 centuries)
South Africa's AB de Villiers scored eight centuries in India across formats.
Quinton de Kock has also scored eight international centuries in India, combining aggressive batting with consistency at the top of the order.
Shai Hope joined de Villiers and de Kock with eight hundreds in India during West Indies' 2026 tour.
4. In Sri Lanka – Sachin Tendulkar (10 centuries)
Sachin Tendulkar scored 10 centuries in Sri Lanka, making it one of his most successful overseas destinations. The Indian great regularly faced quality spin bowling on the island's turning pitches and delivered across formats.
5. In South Africa – Sachin Tendulkar (9 centuries)
Tendulkar registered nine hundreds in South Africa, where visiting batters often face extra bounce and pace. Across his career, he repeatedly demonstrated the technique and temperament needed to score heavily overseas.
6. In Bangladesh – Sachin Tendulkar (7 centuries)
The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar also scored seven centuries in Bangladesh. The Indian legend's performances came during a career spanning several generations of international cricket, as Bangladesh emerged as a regular opponent across formats.
7. In West Indies – Sunil Gavaskar and Joe Root (7 centuries each)
Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar scored seven international tons in the West Indies during an era when the Caribbean possessed some of the world's most feared fast bowlers.
England's Joe Root has also registered seven hundreds in the West Indies. A technically accomplished batter, Root has scored runs in the Caribbean across formats, relying on his ability to rotate the strike and build long innings.
8. In UAE – Sachin Tendulkar (7 centuries)
Sachin Tendulkar in his elaborate career scored seven international tons in the United Arab Emirates, which has hosted numerous matches and tournaments.
9. In Pakistan – Kumar Sangakkara and Aravinda de Silva (6 centuries each)
Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara is listed with six tons against Pakistan in the supplied statistics.
Another Sri Lankan great, Aravinda de Silva is also credited with six centuries in the supplied Pakistan-related records.
10. In New Zealand – Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sangakkara and Joe Root (5 centuries each)
South Africa's Jacques Kallis scored five hundreds in New Zealand. Renowned for his all-round abilities and dependable batting, Kallis could adapt to conditions that often assisted seam bowlers.
Sangakkara also scored five centuries in New Zealand. As one of the most prolific batters of his era, he regularly demonstrated the skill required to score heavily on overseas tours.
Joe Root has registered five tons in New Zealand. The England batter's ability to combine patience with controlled aggression has helped him succeed in challenging conditions in New Zealand.
11. In Zimbabwe – Chris Gayle and Ross Taylor (4 centuries each)
West Indies' Chris Gayle scored four centuries in Zimbabwe. Famous for his powerful hitting and ability to dominate bowling attacks, Gayle brought an aggressive approach to overseas cricket.
New Zealand's Ross Taylor is also credited with four hundreds in Zimbabwe. His tally highlights his ability to adapt to different conditions and contribute substantial innings during international assignments away from New Zealand.
