Chris Cairns
5 Test hundreds. Of the 5 we can measure, 0 were tons of consequence.
Who against, and where
| Hundreds | Tons of consequence | |
|---|---|---|
| Top tier (England, Australia, India) | 2 | 0 |
| Second tier (New Zealand, South Africa) | 1 | 0 |
| Other (Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Afghanistan and the rest) | 2 | 0 |
| At home | 1 | 0 |
The tiers are a fixed grouping of countries, not a rating on the day. Where it was played is only known for the hundreds we have the match record for.
Every hundred
120 v Zimbabwe, Auckland, 1996 · Drawn
A good ton. A draw: without a ball-by-ball record we cannot say the hundred saved it.
126 v India, Hamilton, 1999 · Drawn
A good ton. A draw: without a ball-by-ball record we cannot say the hundred saved it.
124 v Zimbabwe, Harare, 2000 · Won
A good ton. He made 27% of the team's runs. On the facts we have, the match didn't hinge on it.
109 v Australia, Wellington, 2000 · Lost
A good ton. A loss: even a great hundred can't be a ton of consequence in a defeat.
158 v South Africa, Auckland, 2004 · At home · Won
A good ton. A fast hundred: 92 runs per 100 balls off 171 balls, 100th run off ball 112, batted 7, innings 2. The match was won.