Test cricket is often considered the slowest format of cricket however, there have been instances of players switching gears and notching the fastest centuries in Test cricket.
Now, let’s delve into the exhilarating world of cricket history and explore the top five fastest centuries in Test cricket.
JM Gregory (67 balls)
Australian batsman JM Gregory carved his name into cricket folklore by securing the fifth spot among the fastest test centuries. His momentous feat unfolded at Johannesburg in 1921 against South Africa. Gregory’s bat orchestrated a symphony of strokes, composing a thrilling 119 runs adorned with 19 boundaries and 2 sixes.
Adam Gilchrist (57 balls)
A stalwart of the game, Adam Gilchrist, etched his mark with the second-fastest century in test cricket. During the 2006-2007 Ashes test against England in Perth, Gilchrist’s explosive 102 not out sparkled from just 57 deliveries. His innings painted the pitch with 12 fours and 4 sixes, crafting a masterpiece: the first 50 in 40 balls, the next 50 in a mere 17 deliveries.
Misbah-UL-Haq (56 balls)
The steely Misbah-UL-Haq, a Pakistani cricketing marvel, etched his name in history against Australia in Abu Dhabi. In an exhilarating display of power and precision, Misbah carved out a century off 56 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and a mighty six. His resilience and finesse defined his stature as one of the game’s greats.
Sir Vivian Richards (56 balls)
Sir Vivian Richards, a cricketing luminary, etched his legacy with a dazzling century in the 1986 England tour of the West Indies. With sheer dominance, Sir Richards blazed his way to a scintillating 110 off just 56 balls, peppered with 7 fours and 7 colossal sixes. His record as the fastest centurion stood tall for three decades.
Brendon McCullum (54 balls)
The record for the fastest Test century belongs to Brendon McCullum. He crafted history in a jaw-dropping 54 balls against Australia in Christchurch. In his final match, McCullum dazzled with 145 runs off 79 deliveries, embellished by 21 fours and 6 towering sixes, captivating hearts in a farewell that echoed across cricketing realms.
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