Who Scored The Most Double Centuries In Domestic Cricket?

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Scoring a double century is one of the most challenging achievements for any cricket player, regardless of the level at which it occurs. Domestic cricket, often undervalued, plays a crucial role in developing top Test players. While a player can be selected for the T20I national team after just one impressive season in a T20 league, Test players must consistently perform well in every match, often under intense conditions.

Pujara Scored 18th Double Century In the Domestic Cricket Circuit

Cheteshwar Pujara exemplifies this dedication, having worked tirelessly in domestic cricket for years. Recently, he made headlines by scoring 234 runs against Chhattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy during the 2024-2025 season, placing him among the top players for the most double centuries in domestic cricket. It was his 18th double century that clearly tells you how hard he worked and never got tired of batting. The youngsters who play IPL don’t want to play for the domestic team after being included in Team India as they think of themselves as superstars. Still, Pujara is notably one of the best Indian test players, and even in the world, he is well known for making bowlers feel tired to get his wicket.

Pujara is now on the 4th of the list of the most double centuries in first-class cricket, and that means he is still knocking on the Indian team’s door to make a place of himself. Still, as Rohit and Gautam’s Gambhir said, they are looking ahead and want the young generation to stride into test cricket, which clearly says that Pujara can’t get the chance.

Table of Players With The Most Double Centuries

#	Player	Nation	No. of Double Centuries	Span
1	Sir Don Bradman	Australia	37	1928-1948
2	Walter Hammond	England	36	1925-1947
3	Elias Hendren	England	22	1919-1936
4	Cheteshwar Pujara	India	18	2008-
5	Mark Ramprakash	England	17	2008-2024
6	Charles Fry	England	16	1900-1912
7	John Hobbs	England	16	1909-1933
8	Graeme Hick	England	14	1897-1908
9	Kumar Ranjitsinhji	England	14	1897-1908
10	Gordon Greenidge	West Indies	14	1974-1991

Sir Don Bradman: 37 First Class Double Centuries

The father of cricket, Sir Don Bradman, might forever hold the record for the most double centuries in the domestic cricket circuit, as he scored 37, which is outstanding. Another amazing fact about him is that he scored 117 centuries in just 234 first-class test matches.

Bradman’s batting style was not very classy or like that of a power hitter; it was based on a simple playing style with great hand-eye coordination. He used to teach other cricketers to hit with a great bat swing. He never got stumped in his entire international test career, even though he always liked to step out against the spinners. He was never a player who wanted to hit big shots, but rather, he always tried to make a single into a double, which is why most of the bowlers find it quite hard to ball against him.

Walter Hammond: 36 First Class Double Centuries

We have all heard a lot about Sir Don Bradman, but do you know that Walter Hammond is notably one of the best all-rounders in the history of first-class cricket? He played 634 matches, scoring 167 centuries and 36 double centuries. Still, the contribution does not end here, as he also took 732 wickets, making him one of the greatest players ever. His career began in 1925, and he played for 22 years.

Elias Hendren: 22 First Class Double Centuries

Elias Hendren, an English cricketer, boasts an unparalleled record of 22 double centuries in first-class cricket, making him the all-time leader. Playing in the early 20th century, Hendren’s consistent performance and skill at the crease set a high benchmark in the cricketing world.

Mark Ramprakash: 17 First Class Double Centuries

Mark Ramprakash, another prominent English batsman, accumulated 17 double centuries during his career spanning the late 20th century. Celebrated for his elegant batting style, Ramprakash consistently scored big runs, solidifying his reputation as one of domestic cricket’s prolific run-scorers.

These players exemplify the art of amassing runs over extended periods, securing their places among the greats of cricket.