← Tons of Consequence

Kamindu Mendis

5 Test hundreds. Of the 5 we can measure, 1 were tons of consequence.

Who against, and where

HundredsTons of consequence
Top tier (England, Australia, India)10
Second tier (New Zealand, South Africa)20
Other (Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Afghanistan and the rest)21
At home20
Away31

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

  1. 182* v New Zealand, Galle, 2024 · At home · Won

    A good ton. His side already led by 221 when the innings began. He made 30% of the team's runs. The match didn't hinge on it: he came in at 3 for 221.

  2. 164 v Bangladesh, Sylhet, 2024 · Away · Won

    A good ton. His side already led by 218 when the innings began. He made 39% of the team's runs. The match didn't hinge on it: he came in at 6 for 126.

  3. 114 v New Zealand, Galle, 2024 · At home · Won

    A good ton. He made 37% of the team's runs. The match didn't hinge on it: he came in at 2 for 69.

  4. 113 v England, Manchester, 2024 · Away · Lost

    A good ton. A loss: even a great hundred can't be a ton of consequence in a defeat.

  5. 102 v Bangladesh, Sylhet, 2024 · Away · Won

    A ton of consequence: rescued the innings. He came in at 5 for 57.