Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis etched his name into the record books by compiling a magnificent century on the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands. Making his return to the playing eleven after nearly a year away following a finger injury sustained in the preceding ODI series, Inglis delivered a high-pressure knock to steer his side out of trouble.
Walking to the crease with Australia in a spot of bother at 184 for 3 in response to South Africa’s first-innings total of 329, Inglis faced immediate pressure when partner Cameron Green fell shortly after. However, a crucial partnership alongside Alex Carey steadied the ship, enabling the visitors to claim a vital first-innings advantage by stumps and putting them in a commanding position in the series-deciding fixture.
Record-Breaking Milestone
- Josh Inglis reached his century off 132 deliveries, bringing up the milestone with a reverse sweep against spinner Simon Harmer.
- His innings concluded at 102 runs, featuring 11 boundaries and two maximums before being dismissed by Harmer.
- The achievement makes Inglis the first-ever Australian cricketer to record multiple centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals.
- The milestone century follows his maiden Test hundred scored against Sri Lanka in 2025.
Match Situation And Selection Impact
Inglis had last featured in the traditional format during the 2025 Ashes series before a fractured finger sidelined him temporarily. His recall was part of four strategic changes made by the Australian team management for this crucial encounter, alongside bringing back Cameron Green, Nathan Lyon, and Cooper Connolly. The gamble paid off handsomely as the middle-order batter anchored the innings with composure and attacking flair.
While players like Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch have achieved multiple centuries in limited-overs formats, neither managed to replicate that success across all three international disciplines. Inglis now stands completely alone in Australian cricket history with this unique multi-format triple-figure feat, further cementing his value across formats as a dynamic modern-day wicketkeeper-batter for his country.
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