5 Players who scored double century in test debut:Here comes their names and details related to country they represented
- Reginald E Foster – 287
R E Foster, known as Tip Foster, became the first batsman to score a double century during his Test debut in 1903. In fact, the record for the highest individual score on Test debut is still with Foster as he scored 287 against Australia in Sydney and England won the Test by five wickets.
2. Lawrence Rowe – 214
West Indian batsman Lawrence Rowe hit a double century against New Zealand in Kingston, Jamaica back in 1972 on his Test debut. He added another ton to his tally with a score of 100 in the second innings. New Zealand fought hard enough to secure a draw.
3. Brendon Kuruppu – 201*
Kuruppu faced 548 deliveries and spent 777 minutes at crease to get to his maiden double ton in 1987 when Sri Lanka were trying to find its feet in Test cricket and this marathon knock of Kuruppu helped them secure a draw against New Zealand.
4. Matthew Sinclair – 214
New Zealand faced West Indies in Wellington during 1999-2000 tour. where debutant Sinclair scored 214 on his Test debut. This turned out to be New Zealand’s only innings in this Test as West Indies succumbed to an innings defeat.
5. Jacques Rudolph – 222*
In 2003, Rudolph hit 222* on debut and helped South Africa win their innings on 470/2. They won the Test by an innings and 60 runs.
6. Kyle Mayers – 210*
In his first Test, Kyle Mayershit an exceptional double century and reduced West Indies to 59/3.
7. Devon Conway – 200
South Africa-born Devon Conway made a mark in Test cricket by making a sensational double century. After Sinclair, he became only the second New Zealander to achieve this feat.