Don Bradman
Don Bradman made 103* against England at Melbourne, 1932. The 2nd Bodyline Test, with England 1–0 up. He was out first ball in the first innings, then made 103 not out of Australia's 191 against the full Bodyline attack. Australia won by 111 runs and levelled the series. His reputation, which had slipped after earlier failures, was restored.
Sources: Scorecard (Cricinfo archive) · Wikipedia: Bodyline · Wikipedia: Bradman’s Test centuries
Was it a ton of consequence?
Yes: rescued the innings. He came in with the innings in trouble and rescued it. How a ToC is decided
Called one of the greats: Wisden 100 (2001): rated the No. 36 Test batting performance of all time (Wisden 100, via Rediff)
Sources: Wikipedia: English cricket team in Australia in 1932–33
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Your weighting
- Match Impact30%Did it decide the course of the game?
- Clutchness22%The weight of pressure in the moment
- Narrative18%The story surrounding the innings
- Conditions & Opposition14%What and who they were up against
- Historical Weight10%How time and experts have judged it
- Perceived Greatness6%The consensus of those who watched
How divisive is it?
Universally great, 9. Almost everyone agrees. This innings transcends the debate. Across five points of view it scores between 63.7 and 69.1.