First-Ever Test Century in Cricket History 🏏
The first-ever century in Test cricket was scored by Charles Bannerman of Australia.
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Runs: 165 (retired hurt)*
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Match: Australia vs England (1st ever Test match)
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Date: March 15-19, 1877
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Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia
Notable Facts:
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This was the first Test match in cricket history.
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Bannerman’s 165* was more than 67% of Australia's total score (245 all out), which remains a record for the highest individual contribution in a completed Test innings.
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He retired hurt due to a finger injury after facing 286 balls.
🔹 Charles Bannerman's century marked the beginning of a great tradition in Test cricket! 🏆🔥