Ricky Ponting, the celebrated Australian cricketer, is renowned for his prolific career. Born on December 19, 1974, in Tasmania, Ponting made his Test and ODI debut in 1995 and went on to become one of the sport’s most revered batsmen. Throughout his illustrious career, he amassed a staggering 41 Test and 30 ODI centuries, showcasing his exceptional talent and unwavering determination at the crease.
Ponting’s centuries were scored against various formidable opponents in different cricketing nations, underscoring his adaptability and mastery of the game. His aggressive style of play and mental fortitude made him a formidable adversary, consistently leading Australia to victory.
Even after retiring from international cricket in 2012, his legacy continues to inspire cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Ponting’s record in Test and ODI matches stands as a shining testament to his cricketing prowess and enduring impact on the sport’s history.
This article will list the centuries made by Ricky Ponting in both Test and ODI Cricket.
List of Ricky Ponting Test Centuries
| Test No. | Opponent | Venue | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | Headingley, Leeds | July 24, 1997 | 127 |
| 2 | South Africa | Melbourne Cricket Ground | December 26, 1997 | 105 |
| 3 | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | March 26, 1999 | 104 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground | September 30, 1999 | 105* |
| 5 | Pakistan | WACA, Perth | November 26, 1999 | 197 |
| 6 | India | Adelaide Oval | December 10, 1999 | 125 |
| 7 | India | Sydney Cricket Ground | January 2, 2000 | 141* |
| 8 | England | Headingley, Leeds | August 16, 2001 | 144 |
| 9 | New Zealand | Bellerive Oval | November 22, 2001 | 157* |
| 10 | South Africa | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town | March 8, 2002 | 100* |
| 11 | Pakistan | P Sara Oval, Colombo | October 3, 2002 | 141 |
| 12 | Pakistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | October 19, 2002 | 150 |
| 13 | England | The Gabba, Brisbane | November 7, 2002 | 123 |
| 14 | England | Adelaide Oval | November 21, 2002 | 154 |
| 15 | West Indies | Bourda, Georgetown | April 10, 2003 | 117 |
| 16 | West Indies | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | April 19, 2003 | 206 |
| 17 | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | May 1, 2003 | 113 |
| 18 | Zimbabwe | Sydney Cricket Ground | October 17, 2003 | 169 |
| 19 | India | Adelaide Oval | December 12, 2003 | 242 |
| 20 | India | Melbourne Cricket Ground | December 26, 2003 | 257 |
| 21 | Pakistan | Sydney Cricket Ground | January 2, 2005 | 207 |
| 22 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | March 26, 2005 | 105 |
| 23 | England | Old Trafford, Manchester | August 11, 2005 | 156 |
| 24 | West Indies | The Gabba, Brisbane | November 3, 2005 | 149 |
| 25 | West Indies | The Gabba, Brisbane | November 3, 2005 | 104* |
| 26 | South Africa | Melbourne Cricket Ground | December 26, 2005 | 117 |
| 27 | South Africa | Sydney Cricket Ground | January 2, 2006 | 120 |
| 28 | South Africa | Sydney Cricket Ground | January 2, 2006 | 143* |
| 29 | South Africa | Kingsmead, Durban | March 24, 2006 | 103 |
| 30 | South Africa | Kingsmead, Durban | March 24, 2006 | 116 |
| 31 | Bangladesh | Fatullah Osmani Stadium, Fatullah | April 9, 2006 | 118* |
| 32 | England | The Gabba, Brisbane | November 23, 2006 | 196 |
| 33 | England | Adelaide Oval | December 1, 2006 | 142 |
| 34 | India | Adelaide Oval | January 24, 2008 | 140 |
| 35 | West Indies | Sabina Park, Kingston | May 22, 2008 | 158 |
| 36 | India | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | October 9, 2008 | 123 |
| 37 | South Africa | Melbourne Cricket Ground | December 26, 2008 | 101 |
| 38 | England | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | July 8, 2009 | 150 |
| 39 | Pakistan | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | January 14, 2010 | 209 |
| 40 | India | Sydney Cricket Ground | January 4, 2012 | 134 |
| 41 | India | Adelaide Oval | January 24, 2012 | 221 |
Key Stats
41: Total test centuries smashed by Ponting. This is the most centuries by an Australian batsman in Tests.
3: Third-highest overall centuries in Test cricket, behind Sachin Tendulkar (51) and Jacques Kallis (45).
11: Centuries in 11 Different Countries, showcasing his adaptability to various playing conditions.
8: Ponting scored 8 centuries in Ashes Tests.
257: Highest individual score of 257 against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2003.
9*: Centuries against all 9 Test-playing nations, demonstrating his ability to dominate world-class bowling attacks.
51.85: Averaged above 50 in Test cricket throughout his career, making him one of the modern era’s most consistent batsmen.
*Before Ponting’s retirement, only 10 teams played Tests, including Australia.
List of Ricky Ponting ODI Centuries
| Hundred No | Opponent | Venue | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | Melbourne Cricket Ground | January 9, 1996 | 123 |
| 2 | West Indies | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | March 4, 1996 | 102 |
| 3 | New Zealand | Melbourne Cricket Ground | January 21, 1998 | 100 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | April 11, 1998 | 145 |
| 5 | Pakistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | November 18, 1998 | 124* |
| 6 | India | Melbourne Cricket Ground | January 12, 2000 | 115 |
| 7 | India | Indira Priyadarshini Stadium, Visakhapatnam | April 3, 2001 | 101 |
| 8 | England | County Ground, Bristol | June 10, 2001 | 102 |
| 9 | South Africa | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | March 30, 2002 | 129 |
| 10 | England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | December 15, 2002 | 119 |
| 11 | Sri Lanka | Melbourne Cricket Ground | January 21, 2003 | 106* |
| 12 | Sri Lanka | SuperSport Park, Centurion | March 7, 2003 | 114 |
| 13 | India | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | March 23, 2003 | 140* |
| 14 | Bangladesh | Marrara Oval, Darwin | August 6, 2003 | 101 |
| 15 | India | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | November 12, 2003 | 108* |
| 16 | Asian XI | Melbourne Cricket Ground | January 10, 2005 | 115 |
| 17 | New Zealand | McLean Park, Napier | March 5, 2005 | 141* |
| 18 | England | Lord’s, London | July 10, 2005 | 111 |
| 19 | Sri Lanka | Sydney Cricket Ground | February 12, 2006 | 124 |
| 20 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | March 12, 2006 | 164 |
| 21 | New Zealand | WACA, Perth | January 28, 2007 | 111 |
| 22 | New Zealand | Melbourne Cricket Ground | February 4, 2007 | 104 |
| 23 | Scotland | Warner Park, Basseterre | March 14, 2007 | 113 |
| 24 | New Zealand | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | December 14, 2007 | 107* |
| 25 | New Zealand | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | December 20, 2007 | 134* |
| 26 | India | Sydney Cricket Ground | February 24, 2008 | 124 |
| 27 | England | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | September 15, 2009 | 126 |
| 28 | England | SuperSport Park, Centurion | October 2, 2009 | 111* |
| 29 | West Indies | The Gabba, Brisbane | February 14, 2010 | 106 |
| 30 | India | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | March 24, 2011 | 104 |
Key Stats
30: Total ODI centuries scored by Ricky Ponting in his illustrious ODI career. This is the most centuries by an Australian batsman in ODIs.
3: Third-highest overall centuries in ODI cricket, behind Sachin Tendulkar (49) and Virat Kohli (46).
9: Centuries against all Test-playing nations, showcasing his ability to dominate world-class bowlers from different teams.
5: Second-most centuries in ICC Cricket World Cup matches. He tly holds the record with Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara (5).
164: Highest individual score of 164 against South Africa in 2006.
11: Centuries in 11 different countries, displaying his adaptability to various playing conditions worldwide.
42.03: Averaged above 42 in ODI cricket throughout his career, reflecting his consistency as a top-order batsman.
