Joe Root extends lead over Steve Smith and Kane Williamson's records - Who has scored the most Test centuries among active players?

Joe Root scored yet another Test century on Friday in the fourth Test match between England and India at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

The England batter broke multiple records, surpassing Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, behind only Sachin Tendulkar.

In this article, The Sporting News takes a look at the list of active players with most Test centuries.

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Who has scored the most Test centuries among active players?

Root now has the most centuries among active players with 38 tons to his name. He is followed by Steve Smith and Kane Williamson who have scored 36 and 33 Test centuries, respectively. 

Virat Kohli's name does not feature on the list as he announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025.

List of players with most Test tons among active players

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List of players with most runs in Test cricket history