Cricket is a sport that unites fans across the globe, and many players aspire to represent their countries at the international level. Some exceptional cricketers have had the unique opportunity to score centuries for two nations. This remarkable feat highlights their talent and versatility on the field.
In this article, we will explore the inspiring stories of these players, showcasing their achievements and contributions to cricket while wearing the jerseys of their birth and adopted countries.
ALSO READ: Legendary Father-Son Duos Who Played In The ICC Cricket World Cup
6. Kepler Wessels | Australia and South Africa
Kepler Wessels was born in South Africa but made his international debut for Australia in 1982. He scored 162 runs on his Test debut against England. Wessels played for Australia until 1985, accumulating 1,761 runs, which included four Test centuries.
After retiring, he returned to international cricket in 1991, representing South Africa. He scored his first century for South Africa in 1992 against India, becoming the first player to score a century for two different countries.
5. Ed Joyce | England and Ireland
Ed Joyce debuted for England in 2006, scoring 472 runs in 18 innings, including a century against Australia.
After a four-year hiatus, he played for Ireland in the 2011 Cricket World Cup and scored his first hundred for Ireland in 2013 against Pakistan. Joyce amassed a total of 2,602 runs for Ireland until 2018.
4. Eoin Morgan | Ireland and England
Eoin Morgan started his international career with Ireland in 2006. He scored his maiden ODI century against Canada in 2007.
In 2009, he switched to England, where he led the team to victory in the 2019 World Cup. Morgan scored his first century for England against Bangladesh in 2010.
3. Mark Chapman | Hong Kong and New Zealand
Mark Chapman holds citizenship in both Hong Kong and New Zealand. He made his international debut for Hong Kong in the 2014 T20 World Cup and scored his only ODI century against the UAE in 2015.
In 2018, he joined the New Zealand team and scored his first hundred for them against Scotland in 2022.
2. Gary Ballance | England and Zimbabwe
Gary Ballance was born in Zimbabwe and moved to England, where he made his international debut in 2013. He scored his first Test century for England against Sri Lanka in 2014.
After a long break from international cricket, he returned to represent Zimbabwe in 2023, scoring 137 runs against the West Indies.
1. Joe Burns | Australia and Italy
An Australian cricketer, Joe Burns debuted in 2014 and scored three centuries in his first ten Test matches.
In 2024, he represented Italy in the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifiers, scoring an unbeaten 108 runs in his fifth T20I match.
These cricketers exemplify the unique journey of representing two nations in international cricket, showcasing their talent and versatility on the global stage.
ALSO READ: Top 5: Longest Careers In International Cricket History