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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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