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Test debut record: The history of Test cricket is 147 years old and in this long journey, hundreds of players have scored a century (100 runs) in their debut Tests, but only 7 batsmen have been able to achieve the feat of scoring a double century (200 or more runs) on the debut. In the debut match, where there is tremendous pressure on the player, these players have registered their names in cricket history in the first innings. Let’s know about all the 7 batsmen who scored a double century in the debut test.
Resignals arskin foster- England
Score- 287 runs
Vs- Australia
Match Location- Sydney
Year- 1903
Raginald Foster played a brilliant innings of 287 runs against Australia in the first Test of the 1903 Ashes series and became the first player to score a double century in the debut Test. In this match, England scored 577 runs in the first innings and won the match by 5 wickets.
Lawrence George Ro-West Indies
Score- 214 runs
Vs- New Zealand
Match Location- Kingston
Year- 1972
Nearly 69 years later, West Indies Lawrence George Ro scored 214 runs against New Zealand in 1972 in Kingston. Despite his brilliant innings, this match was a draw, but such a big score on debut is still remembered.
Brendon Priyantha Kurupu- Sri Lanka
Score- 201 runs unbeaten
Vs- New Zealand
Match Location- Colombo
Year- 1987
The first and only batsman of Sri Lanka who scored a double century on his debut is Brendon Priyantha Kurupu. He scored an unbeaten 201 runs in 1987 against New Zealand. This match was a draw but Kurupu’s innings became historic.
Matthew Synchlair- New Zealand
Score- 214 runs
Vs- West Indies
Match Location- Wellington
Year- 1999
In 1999, New Zealand’s Matthew Synclair scored 214 runs on his debut against West Indies. With this banging innings, New Zealand won the match by innings and 105 runs. Sinklair was also chosen as the Player of the Match.
Jacques Rudolf- South Africa
Score- 222 runs unbeaten
Vs- Bangladesh
Match Location- Rip
Year- 2003
Jacques Rudolf of South Africa scored an unbeaten innings of 222 runs against Bangladesh in 2003 in Chittagong. With this innings, Africa won the match by an innings and 60 runs.
Kyle Mayors- West Indies
Score- 210 runs unbeaten
Vs- Bangladesh
Match Location- Rip
Year- 2021
In 2021, Kyle Mayors scored an unbeaten 210 in the fourth innings against Bangladesh and gave the West Indies a stunning win by 3 wickets.
Devon Conway- New Zealand
Score- 200 runs
Vs- England
Match Location- Lords
Year- 2021
Conway played a memorable innings of 200 runs at Lord’s ground. He became the second Kiwi batsman to score a double century on his debut. Even though New Zealand could not reach beyond 400 runs, Conway’s innings has been recorded in history. He was also chosen as Player of the Match.