Usman Khawaja best Test knocks: From twin tons in Sydney to double century in Galle
Having played 87 Tests so far, Khawaja has scored 6206 runs at an average of 43. He registered 16 centuries and 28 fifties through his career with the best score of 232.
Here’s a list of some of his best Test knocks over the years:
232 vs Sri Lanka, Galle (2025)
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Khawaja celebrates scoring his double century against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium on January 30, 2025 in Galle, Sri Lanka.
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Usman Khawaja posted his highest Test score against Sri Lanka in Galle last year. Opening the batting, Khawaja played a near-perfect knock, surviving 352 deliveries for his 232 runs to set up a daunting score of 654/6 dec. in the first innings. Australia won the match by an innings and 242 runs, and Khawaja was adjudged Player of the Match.
195 vs South Africa, Sydney (2023)
Khawaja celebrates after bringing up his century against South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
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Khawaja celebrates after bringing up his century against South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
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In 2023, the opening batter played a marathon knock, lasting 368 balls but was left stranded at 195 after Australia decided to declare the innings at 475/4. Khawaja hit 19 fours and a six at the Sydney Cricket Ground during his 536-minute stay at the crease. The match ended in a draw and Khawaja was declared the Player of the Match.
180 vs India, Ahmedabad (2023)
Khawaja celebrates his century against India at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 09, 2023.
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Khawaja celebrates his century against India at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 09, 2023.
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In the 2023 tour of India, Khawaja displayed his skills to handle the subcontinent conditions, scoring 180 in the Ahmedabad Test. During the innings, the opening batter added 208 runs with Cameron Green for the fifth wicket as Australia put on 480 runs in the first innings. The match ended in a draw.
137 & 101 vs England, Sydney (2022)
Khawaja celebrates his century against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6, 2022.
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Khawaja celebrates his century against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6, 2022.
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Two knocks that more or less revived Khawaja’s Test career. Coming into the Test side after missing 14 consecutive matches, Khawaja amassed 137 off 260 balls in the first innings and followed it up with a 138-ball 101 in the second essay—while batting at number five. The twin hundreds at SCG, that too in an Ashes Test, boosted his profile as he became a key member of Australia’s batting lineup post that game.
Published on Jan 02, 2026
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