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Younis Khan becomes first Pakistan batsman to score a ton against each of the Test-playing nations

Younis has scored a century against each of the Test playing nations.

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Younis Khan was dismissed for 106 © Getty Images
Younis Khan was dismissed for 106 © Getty Images

Oct 22, 2014

Younis Khan on Wednesday became the 12th batsman to score a century against each of the Test playing nations. He is also the first Pakistani to achieve the feat. Younis achieved the feat when he scored his 25th Test century to rescue Pakistan against Australia at Dubai Sports Club (DSC). Till today, Younis had never scored a century against Australia. With this ton, he is also the leading centurion for Pakistan, equalling Inzamam-ul-Haq at 25.

Gary Kirsten was the first to score a century against all Test playing nations. Younis is also the first Pakistani batsman to achieve this feat.

No Batsman Team
1 Gary Kirsten South Africa
2 Steve Waugh Australia
3 Sachin Tendulkar India
4 Rahul Dravid India
5 Marvan Atapattu Sri Lanka
6 Brian Lara West Indies
7 Adam Gilchrist Australia
8 Ricky Ponting Australia
9 Kumar Sangakkara Sri Lanka
10 Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka
11 Jacques Kallis South Africa
12 Younis Khan Pakistan

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