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Seven Cricketers Who Scored Double Centuries in Their Debut Test Matches, Foster's 120-Year Record Stands
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7 Batsmen Who Scored Double Centuries on Test Debut; Foster's 120-Year Record Stands
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20-03-2026, 16:59
7 Batsmen Who Scored Double Centuries on Test Debut; Foster's 120-Year Record Stands
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Only seven batsmen in Test cricket history have scored a double century in their debut match.
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Reginald Foster set the world record in 1903 with 287 runs against Australia, a record unbroken for over 120 years.
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Lawrence Rowe is the only player to score centuries in both innings on debut (214 and 100*).
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Brendon Kuruppu is the first and only wicketkeeper-batsman to score a debut double century (201 runs).
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Kyle Mayers is the sole batsman to score a double century on debut in the fourth innings (210*), leading West Indies to a record chase.
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