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Fastest Century in Test Cricket, Check the Complete List

Test Cricket, the pinnacle of the sport, sees international teams from twelve from twelve ICC member countries engage in first-class matches lasting up to five days. Originating in 1877, matches initially has no time constraints, evolving into the modern format by the 1890s. Recognized retrospectively, the term “test match” emerged in 1892, solidifying twist to this revered tradition.

Fastest Century in Test Cricket

In the realm of Test Cricket, the fastest century stands as a testament to a batsman’s exceptional skill and aggressive prowess. New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum holds the record of fastest century in Test Cricket, achieving a whirlwind century in just 54 balls during his final test match. His remarkable feat, etched in cricket history, exemplifies the evolving dynamics of the game, where batsman, driven by determination and talent, can redefine the traditional pace of Test Cricket with their explosive and rapid performances.

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List of Quickest Centuries in Test Cricket

Here is the complete list of fastest centuries in Test Cricket history:

S. No. Player Name Balls Opponent
1. BB McCullum 54 Australia
2. IVA Richards 56 England
3. Misabh-ul-Haq 56 Australia
4. AC Gilchrist 57 England
5. JM Gregory 67 South Africa
6. S Chanderpaul 69 Australia
7. David Warner 69 India
8. Chris Gayle 70 Australia
9. RC Fredericks 71 Australia
10. Colin de Grandhomme 71 West Indies
11. Majid Khan 74 New Zealand
12. Kapil Dev 74 Sri Lanka
13. M Azharuddin 74 South Africa
14. BB McCullum 74 Sri Lanka
15. AB de Villiers 75 India
16. GL Jessop 76 Australia
17. BC Lara 77 Pakistan
18. Jonny Bairstow 77 New Zealand
19. Shahid Afridi 78 West Indies
20. Shahid Afridi 78 India
21. Virender Sehwag 78 West Indies
22. BB McCullum 78 Pakistan
23. David Warner 78 Pakistan
24. Chris Gayle 79 South Africa
25. Chris Gayle 80 England
26. Sarfraz Ahmed 80 Australia
27. Harry Brook 80 Pakistan
28. DPMD Jayawardene 81 Bangladesh
29. Kamran Akmal 81 India
30. LRPL Taylor 81 Australia
31. BC Lara 82 Australia
32. DL Vettori 82 Zimbabwe
33. David Warner 82 West Indies
34. BR Taylor 83 West Indies
35. Adam Gilchrist 84 India
36. Adam Gilchrist 84 Zimbabwe
37. Matthew Hayden 84 Zimbabwe
38. CH Lloyd 85 India
39. J Darling 85 England
40. Shikhar Dhawan 85 Australia
41. Ben Stokes 85 New Zealand
42. IT Botham 86 Australia
43. IT Botham 86 Australia
44. Kapil Dev 86 England
45. CL Carins 86 Zimbabwe
46. Wasim Akram 86 Sri Lanka
47. Adam Gilchrist 86 New Zealand
48. MG Johnson 86 South Africa
49. Hardik Pandya 86 Sri Lanka
50. Zak Crawley 86 Pakistan
51. Virendra Sehwag 87 Sri Lanka
52. Virendra Sehwag 87 South Africa
53. Hashim Amla 87 Australia
54. Shikhar Dhawan 87 Afghanistan
55. RJ Hadlee 88 West Indies
56. M Azharuddin 88 England
57. BC Lara 88 Pakistan
58. Kevin Pietersen 88 West Indies
59. RR Lindwall 89 England
60. Rishabh Pant 89 England
61. S T Jayasuriya 90 Zimbabwe
62. Virendra Sehwag 90 Sri Lanka
63. Virendra Sehwag 90 England
64. Ollie Pope 90 Pakistan
65. Adam Gilchrist 91 South Africa
66. Abdul Razzaq 92 Bangladesh
67. Dwayne Smith 93 South Africa
68. Virendra Sehwag 93 Pakistan
69. MS Dhoni 93 Pakistan
70. TM Dilshan 93 Bangladesh
71. David Warner 93 South Africa
72. Zaheer Abbas 94 India
73. SM Gavaskar 94 West Indies
74. Adam Gilchrist 94 England
75. BB McCullum 94 Zimbabwe

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