Australia and England were involved in the first official test match, which took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1877. Later, other teams also started playing this game. Over the years, Australia has been the most dominant team in all three formats, proving their case with the most ICC titles and being the only team with ICC wins in all three formats.
One of the reasons for their consistent success is their strong batting lineup. From Don Bradman to Steven Smith, there have been numerous Australian batters who rose through the ranks. Bradman holds the record for most double centuries, and we will discuss other Australian batters here as well.
Most Double Centuries in Test for Australia
| Batter | Span | Mts | 200s | Runs | Hs | 50/100 |
| Don Bradman | 1928-1948 | 52 | 12 | 6996 | 334 | 13/29 |
| Ricky Ponting | 1995-2012 | 168 | 6 | 13378 | 257 | 62/41 |
| Greg Chappell | 1970-1984 | 87 | 4 | 7110 | 247* | 31/24 |
| Steve Smith | 2010-2023 | 100 | 4 | 9137 | 239 | 37/32 |
| Michael Clarke | 2004-2015 | 115 | 4 | 8643 | 329* | 27/28 |
| Bob Simpson | 1957-1978 | 62 | 3 | 4869 | 311 | 27/10 |
| Justin Langer | 1993-2007 | 105 | 3 | 7696 | 250 | 30/23 |
| David Warner | 2011-2023 | 107 | 3 | 8343 | 335* | 35/25 |
| Adam Voges | 2015–2016 | 20 | 2 | 1485 | 269* | 4/5 |
| Marnus Labischagne | 2018-2023 | 41 | 2 | 3605 | 215 | 10/15 |
5. Michael Clarke – 4 Double Hundreds
Fromer Australian captain Michael Clarke, who led his country to the 2015 ODI World Cup win, is in fifth place. He played between 2003 and 2015, was part of 115 Test matches, and became the successor of Ricky Ponting. Clarke scored 8643 runs in his test career at an average of 49.10, with a best of 329 not out, which came against India. He scored 28 centuries, including four double tons.
4. Steve Smith – 4 Double Hundreds
Steve Smith is probably the best test batter in modern-day cricket, and he has been compared to Sir Don Bradman on many occasions. Smith made his debut as a leg-break bowler but became a batter, and now he is the backbone of the team. He has played 100 tests so far and scored 9137 runs at an exceptional average of 58.94 and a best of 239. He has also scored 32 centuries, including four double centuries.
3. Greg Chappell – 4 Double Hundreds
Former Australian captain Greg Chappell played cricket between 1970 and 1984. He scored a century in his debut test against England. Chappell played 87 Tests and scored 7110 runs at an average of 53.86 and a best of 247 not out. He scored 24 centuries and 31 half-centuries, scoring four double centuries overall.
2. Ricky Ponting – 6 Double Hundreds
Not Just for Australia, Ricky Ponting was the greatest captain of all time. He was not only a great leader but also the best batter of his generation. Ponting is the highest scorer for his country in the tests. He played 168 games and scored 13378 runs at an average of 51.85, with 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries. Ponting scored six double centuries for a best of 257 runs.
1. Don Bradman – 12 Double Hundreds
There will not be another Sir Don Bradman in international cricket again. The Australian legend was one of its kind in the game, and no one will even touch what he has achieved in test cricket. Bradman played 52 tests between 1928 and 1948 and scored 6996 runs at an all-time best average of 99.94. He scored 29 cenutries, and 12 of them are double hundreds, for a best of 334.