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.
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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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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