Cricket is a game known for its incredible history and great sportsmanship. The South African Cricket Team, or the Proteas, has produced great players. This wonderful team has a history of amazing spirits and unforgettable centuries. This article will examine the top 10 most centuries by South African cricketers over the years.
1. JN Malan (3)
Janneman Malan is a talented - young right-handed batsman who has scored massively in South Africa's domestic cricket field. With a world-class average of 55 odds and a List-A average of 50 plus, Malan scored 100 runs in One-Day Challenge and 1046 runs in Sunfoll Three-day Cup for the North West. As a result of unbelievable performances, Malan was selected by the Proteas for the 2018-19 season. He has three centuries in his name, with 177 not out being his highest achievement. The extraordinary talent represented North West University Northers under 17s and 19s and the South African U-19 Team. He is truly a national treasure of South Africa.
2. Temba Bavuma (4)
Temba Bavuma hails from the street of Langa, outside Cape Town, where Thami Tsolekile and Malusi Siboto grew up. Unlike most of the cricketers, Bavuma was a professional batsman. He was the first black cricketer selected to the South African Test Team. He had four centuries in his name, with 144 runs being his maximum score. His career curve was flat as he struggled to move up. He still has the Test top 100, and his average hovers in the early 30s. Also, Bavuma could not take the next step while management still had hope for him as he was chosen as the reserve captain of the Test team.
3. David Miller (5)
David Miller, a well-known name in the world, made his debut against the West Indies. He had great form from the start of his career, scoring his first half-century by playing only 30 balls in the ODI format. And has eight centuries to his name, with 139 runs being his highest score. He also had a strike rate of 102.93. He faced many down moments in his career and got criticized. He became a great finisher as he scored 324 runs (65 being the average score) with a strike rate of 189 which was unbelievable, silencing everyone.
4. GC Smith (10)
Graeme Craig Smith was a robust and aggressive character. Unlike most lefties, He doesn't have a showy face, but he is a great attacker who scores fast and gives his team the confidence they need. And has a total of 10 centuries in his name, with 141 runs being his highest and a strike rate of 89.86. While Smith failed in captaincy, he was among the most exciting players in the South African Cricket team. His leadership and batting skills are unbelievably excellent, and he was praised for giving the South African Cricket Team the strong position they fought for. Overall he was a gift to cricket.
5. Faf du Plessis (12)
Du Plessis is one of the greatest cricket players with his excellent match-control ability. He has a tremendous front foot and loves spending time on the wicket. He was selected as the captain in February 2013 and part of the team in other formats. He has 12 centuries in his name, with 188 runs not out being his highest achievement of runs, and he also has a strike rate of 88.60. He did great in the 2015 ODI World Cup and became the second South African Cricketer to score a century in T20Is. Later he was criticized for cutting slowly, but he continued to give great performances. He was knocked out for the final game of the Test Match against England in Jan 2016 for scoring 50 runs in 12 innings in 2015.
6. G Kirsten (13)
As a committed batsman, he had the unique ability to concentrate for long periods with a great mindset to score more runs. He was a calm-headed left-hand batsman who understood the art of batting. He has 13 centuries in his name, with 188 not out being his highest score against UAE in the 1996 world cup. After taking a leave from playing professional cricket, he worked as a consultant for a long time before building his academy in Cape Town. He also established South Africa as the number 1 position in Test Format. He has coached in IPL and many other teams around the world.
7. Q de Kock (17)
Quinton de Kock was a player that captured the imagination of cricket fans all around the world. He's one great talent, hailing from South Africa, and he achieved many goals at a young age. This incredible player is a good batsman and an excellent wicketkeeper. He has 17 centuries in his name, with 178 runs being his highest score. He was the fifth South African cricketer to score 50 runs in five consecutive games. He achieved a historic series win against the Australians at Hobart while being visitors themselves. His style of cricket touched the hearts of cricket fans worldwide.
8. HH Gibbs (21)
In 1996 a great South African cricketer made his debut against Kenya. Despite being an opener, Gibbs started playing in mid positions. He was criticized for not scoring any 50s or 100s in his first 19 ODIs. But things began to change as he scored his first century. He played 248 games and scored 21 centuries, with 175 runs being his highest and a strike rate of 96.08. He last played for the Proteas in 2010. He played cricket worldwide in many teams like Mumbai Indians, Khulna Royal Bengals, St. Lucia Zooks, and many more.
9. AB de Villiers (25)
The most known South African Cricketer of all time, the 360, can score against any bowler. AB de Villers, A great talent, made South Africans proud with his batting skills and fielding. He is also a rugby, golf, and tennis player with a total of 25 centuries, with 176 being his highest score. He set the world record for the fastest ODI century by playing 31 balls, including the quickest half-century. After achieving great goals, he mainly was reserved in Test Format and retired from International Cricket in May 2018.
10. Hashim Mahomed Amla (27)
Amla, a great batsman who is of Indian origin, is one of the most incredible talents cricket has ever seen. He could play various types of shots quickly. He has 27 centuries in his name, making him the player with the most centuries in South African cricket history. His highest score was 159 runs. After some down points in his career, he scored a magical 149 runs against New Zealand in Cape Town to secure a draw. He scored more than 1000 runs in Test and ODI formats. His form could have been better in the 2019 World Cup. He was criticized, and questions were raised when he got selected, but he could silence everyone as he had done before.
