- Sir Jack Hobbs – 199
When it comes to first-class cricket, Jack Hobbs is the man of making records. Jack Hobbs scored 199 centuries in first-class cricket. He was one of the earliest legends where he emphasized on basics, shaped himself to a good rhythm and played the toughest cricket. He was known as “The Master”. His way of batting and running between the wickets, playing a wide range of shots propelled other cricketers to follow his attribute.