Fastest 100 Runs in Test : Fastest Century in Test by Indian

Have you ever wondered who scored the fastest century in test cricket history? Though, test cricket is all about class and elegance but Brandon McCullum thinks differently and loves to play aggressively. He hit the fastest 100 runs in test format in just 54 balls against Australia. The record for the fastest test century by Mc Cullum is still unbeaten. Brendon is from New Zealand and has many batting records under his name. 

Fastest 100 Runs in Test: Top 5 Fastest Century

Some other players hit fast test centuries but took more than 54 balls.

Here is a list of the fastest 100 runs in Test cricket history

IVA Richards (56 balls) Misbah-ul-Haq (56 balls)  Adam Gilchrist (57 balls)  JM Gregory (67 balls)  S Chanderpaul (69 balls)

 

Who has the Fastest Test century for India?

If you are wondering who hit the fastest test century for India, so it was Kapil Dev who completed his century in just 74 balls against Sri Lanka in 1986, though the match was a draw.

Mohammad Azharuddin repeated the same miracle in 74 balls against South Africa in 1996, but India lost that match.

Virat Kohli fastest century in test cricket is 104 runs in 119 balls against Sri Lanka. Kohli completed his fastest test cricket century in Kolkata in 2017 and remained not out.

Let’s see some frequently asked questions about the fastest test centuries. But before that learn some facts about test cricket. Test cricket format gives a chance to players to explore their ability and patience. Cricketer with a range of defensive and aggressive shots can achieve a higher status in the game.

Let’s find out how the test cricket format started. It is interesting to know the first test match was played in Melbourne between Australia and England in March 1877.

Australia won that match by 45 runs. Charles Bannerman from Australia hit the highest 165 runs and was retired hurt. Alfred Shaw of England bowled the first test cricket ball, and the batter was Bannerman.

FAQs:

What is the fastest test century in history in India?

The fastest test century in India is hit by Kapil Dev. Kapil played only 74 balls to complete his test century against Sri Lanka.

What is the fastest century in a Test by Virat Kohli?

The fastest century by Virat Kohli is against Sri Lanka, he completed 104 runs playing 119 balls, but he was not out in that match.

What is the second fastest test century?

The second fastest test century was hit by IVA Richards on 56 balls and Misbah-ul-Haq also hit a test century in 56 balls.