Test Format is known for temperament and resilience, know the list of the fastest test century and batsman with the quickest 100 in the history of cricket
It is the only format of the game which tests the Batsman’s technique to the fullest. To score big runs in test cricket a batsman needs to spend some time on the pitch. But there are some batsmen who don’t follow these criteria. They play the Test format as a T20 game. Here are a few memorable destructive knocks in the format where you don’t see destruction at all. The list of Top 5 Fastest Test centuries ever.
Fastest Test Century (100) Full List, Top 5 Quickest Hundred Of All Time
5. Jack Gregory vs South Africa 67 Balls
The Australian Left-handed batsman was an architect with the bat. He played 129 First-class games with New South Wales and 24 Test matches for the Australian National side. He played a blinder of a knock against South Africa in 1921 at Old Wanderers. His 67 balls Century came in the first innings of the game. He scored a total of 119 runs in that game.
4. Adam Gilchrist vs England 57 Balls
Another Aussie Left-handed dominating batsman who has played many counter-attacking knocks for Australia. He scored an incredible ton in the 3rd Ashes test of 2006 at WACA. After scoring a Duck in the first innings Gilly responded courageously by scoring a destructive ton in the second innings of the match. The Unbeaten 102* by Gilchrist off just 57 balls helped Australia declare the innings after putting a formidable total on board.
3. Misbah-ul-Haq vs Australia 56 Balls
The Former Pakistani captain was a destructive right-handed middle-order batsman. His long-handled back lift helps him a lot to send the ball deep into the stands. In 2014 Misbah scored 2 centuries in a test match against Australia in Abu Dhabi. His second-innings century was nothing but carnage as he scored Century off just 56 balls. His innings consisted of 6 sixes and 11 fours.
2. Sir Viv Richards vs England 56 Balls
One of the greatest batsmen of all time Sir Viv Richards scored a brutal century at St.John’s Park in 1985. His 56 Balls ton took the match away from the hands of England. The incredible innings from Viv consisted of 7 sixes and 7 Fours each. His Incredible innings are 2nd in the list of Top 5 Fastest Test centuries ever.
1. Brendon McCullum vs Australia 54 Balls
Former New Zealand Skipper played an Unbelievable knock of 145 off 79 against the Aussies at the Christchurch in 2016. He took the Australian bowlers on remand by scoring the fastest Test century of all time. Although his Onslaught didn’t save the Kiwis from a defeat against Australia.