Well, smashing double centuries in the One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Tests formats is often hailed as one of the most decorated and prestigious achievements for cricketers. A few prominent cricketers in the past few decades have created history after smashing double centuries in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test formats, speaking volumes about their ruthless attacks and spine-chilling innings on the field.
Numerous legendary international cricketers, including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle and many others, have been the ultimate flag bearers of their respective teams and have etched their names in the glorious history of international cricket after scoring multiple double centuries in both the ODIs and Test formats.
In this article we will take a look at the top four international cricketers who have scored double centuries in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test formats.
Top 4 Cricketers with Double Centuries in Both ODIs and Tests
Sachin Tendulkar
Often popularly referred to as the “God of Cricket”, the legendary Indian former international cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, is at the first spot in our list of the top four cricketers who have created history after smashing double centuries in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Tests formats. The “Master-Blaster” of the Indian national cricket team, Sachin Tendulkar represented India in all international cricket formats from 1989 to 2013 as a top-order batsman.
Often hailed as one of the greatest cricketers of all-time, Sachin Tendulkar has established himself as the only batsman to score 100 international centuries. Throughout his international cricketing career, Sachin Tendulkar scored a total of 15,921 test runs and 18,426 ODI runs, including six double centuries in the test format and a single double century in the One-Day Internationals.
Chris Gayle
At the second spot in our list of the top four international cricketers who have scored double centuries in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test formats, we have the legendary Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle, who played international cricket for the West Indies from 1999 to 2021. Often popularly referred to as “The Universe Boss”, Chris Gayle was a crucial part of the West Indies squads that clinched the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, 2012 ICC World Twenty20 and 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
The most capped player for the West Indies in international cricket and the only player to score a triplet of centuries across all formats of international cricket, the legendary batting all-rounder of the West Indies, Chris Gayle amassed a phenomenal total of 7,214 test runs and 10,480 ODI runs throughout his glorious career that lasted for over two decades. As of July 2025, Chris Gayle has smashed a total of three double tons in the test format and a single double ton in the ODI format.
Rohit Sharma
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four cricketers who have created history after smashing double centuries in both ODIs and Tests formats, we have the iconic Indian international cricketer Rohit Sharma, who is often hailed as one of the most successful captains of the Indian national cricket team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest T20I opening batters of all time by billions of cricket aficionados from all over the world, Rohit Sharma has amassed a total of 4,301 test runs and 11,168 ODI runs, including three roaring double centuries in the One-Day Internationals and a single double century in the test format.
The former skipper of the Indian national cricket team, Rohit Sharma, recently announced his sudden retirement from the test format on 7 May 2025, leaving his fans in an utter state of shock and disbelief. Throughout his glorious international cricketing career, Rohit Sharma has been a crucial part of the Indian squads that clinched the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Shubhman Gill
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four international cricketers who have scored double centuries in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test formats, we have the iconic 25-year-old Indian international cricketer Shubhman Gill, also often popularly referred to as the “Prince of Cricket” by the cricket aficionados from all over the world. Shubhman Gill made his international debut for India in January 2019 against New Zealand and has been dominating the international cricket scene ever since with his dominant batting exploits as an opening batsman.
In the One-Day International format, Shubhman Gill has established himself as the fastest player to reach 2000 runs in 38 innings and 2500 runs in 50 innings and has also created history after etching his name as the youngest cricketer to score a double century at the age of 23 in the ODI format. As of July 2025, Shubhman Gill has scored a total of 2,048 test runs and 2,775 ODI runs, including one single double ton against New Zealand in the ODI format and one double ton against England in the test format.
