India has always been known to produce batters who are capable of scoring big hundreds in red-ball cricket, and one of the reasons is its premier First-Class tournament, the Ranji Trophy.
The annual and premier First-Class tourney is considered one of the most prestigious competitions across the cricketing globe, and the batters have played a key role in making it one.
The world-renowned batters from India have tried their trade with the Ranji Trophy before playing for the national side. And the player’s century-making is fueled here, and it reflects when they play for India.
Star batter Sachin Tendulkar, who has 100 tons in international cricket, including 51 in Tests, was a product of the Ranji Trophy.
So here, let us look at the top 10 highest-century makers in Ranji Trophy history.
Most Centuries in Ranji Trophy
| Player | Career Span | Centuries | Teams Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasim Jaffer | 1996/97 – 2019/20 | 40 | Mumbai, Vidarbha |
| Ajay Sharma | 1984/85 – 2000/01 | 31 | Delhi, Himachal Pradesh |
| Paras Dogra | 2001/02 – 2024/25 | 30 | Himachal Pradesh, Pondicherry, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Amol Muzumdar | 1993/94 – 2013/14 | 28 | Mumbai, Assam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Hrishikesh Kanitkar | 1994/95 – 2013/14 | 28 | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan |
| Amarjit Kaypee | 1980/81 – 1999/00 | 27 | Punjab, Haryana |
| Brijesh Patel | 1969/70 – 1987/88 | 26 | Karnataka (Mysore) |
| Surendra Bhave | 1986/87 – 2000/01 | 26 | Maharashtra |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | 2005/06 – 2024/25 | 25 | Saurashtra |
| Manoj Tiwary | 2004/05 – 2023/24 | 25 | Bengal |
(Check out other Ranji Trophy-related records here.)
Key Insights
Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer holds the record for smashing the most number of tons in the Ranji Trophy. He sured the three-figure mark a whopping 40 times while representing Mumbai and Vidarbha in his illustrious career. On the whole, Jaffer has 57 First-Class centuries, including 5 while playing Tests for India.
