South African batsmen achieving a century at number 7 or lower in Test matches played in Asia is a rare and remarkable feat, highlighting the depth and resilience of the Proteas’ batting lineup. Here are some SA batters to hit a century at number 7 and lower in asia test:
- JP Duminy: JP Duminy scored an unbeaten 100 at number 7 against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2014, which stands as one of the rare centuries by South African batters at number 7 or lower in Asia in Test cricket. This achievement was notable as it was only the second instance of a South African batter scoring a Test century at number 7 or lower in Asia. Duminy’s unbeaten 100 helped South Africa reach a strong total of 455-9 before declaring in that Test match.
- Quinton de Kock: Quinton de Kock scored 111 runs against India at Visakhapatnam in October 2019 during the ICC World Test Championship. This century was significant as it was scored batting at number 7 or lower, making him the first South African batter to hit a Test century at that position in India. He faced 163 balls, hitting 16 fours and 2 sixes, helping South Africa put up a respectable total. This innings stands out as a notable milestone for a lower-order batsman in Asian Test conditions.
- Kyle Verreynne: Kyle Verreynne scored 114 against Bangladesh in the first Test at Mirpur in October 2024. His innings was significant as he came to bat when South Africa was struggling at 99 for 5 and helped push the team to a total of 308. This century was his second Test hundred and came under challenging conditions, mostly against spin bowling in heat and humidity. He formed a crucial 119-run partnership with Wiaan Mulder for the seventh wicket, followed by a 66-run partnership with Dane Piedt, marking an important contribution from a lower-order batsman at the #7 position or below in an Asia Test match in 2024.
- Wiaan Mulder: Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 105 runs against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at Chattogram in October 2024. This innings was notable as it was his maiden Test century and was made batting at the #7 position. During this match, Mulder, along with teammates Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs, became part of a historic moment where three South African batters scored their maiden Test centuries in the same Test, which was a rare feat in Test cricket history in Asia.
- Senuran Muthusamy: Senuran Muthusamy scored 109 runs against India in Guwahati in 2025, becoming only the third South African batter to register a Test century batting at number 7 or lower in India. His innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes and was a key contribution to South Africa’s first innings total of 489. This knock was his maiden Test century and was notable for being at the crucial lower-middle order position.
These performances highlight a significant achievement by South African lower-order batsmen in Asian conditions.