Australia has a number of records in Batting, Bowling, and ICC Tournaments! Considering the records set by Don Bradman of Australia who is considered by many to be among the best batsmen in cricket history is absolutely astounding. A Record which is not beaten till date set by Bradman by scoring a century before 94 years. It’s an unbreakable record when it comes to the fastest century in 3 overs but when it comes to balls, the record gets different! Surprised? We will today break this record and facts at Mildsports to take you deeply through fastest centuries in each format!
The Never Broken Record By Don Bradman
A century record which is going to be a complete century only! Dron scored 6900+ runs with an amazing average of 99.94 and played 80 innings. His record is still unbroken with 29 centuries including a historic 334-run innings. It seems very unlikely that this record will be broken. In addition, Bradman achieved an accomplishment in 1931 that just scored after 18 minutes of game starting.
Fastest Century In Test Cricket
This outstanding accomplishment occurred 94 years ago when Test cricket was still played the old-fashioned way. His team was considered to be the strongest team. There was a limit of 48 runs that a batsman could score in an over during this time because overs were eight balls long as opposed to the current limit of 36 runs in a six-ball over.
In the New South Wales match, Bradman managed to score 33 runs after hitting a single off the final ball of the first over. Then, recovering from sickness, he smashed 6 fours and 4 sixes off Horrie Bakers over, lifting his score to 40. He subsequently scored another 29 runs in the following over from Bill Black. With this, Bradman completed his century in just under 22 balls across three overs. In the knock out match, he scored 256 runs where 14 sixes and 29 boundaries were hit.
- Century In Three Overs (Eight-Ball Overs)
- First over (Bowled by – Bill Black): 6, 6, 4, 2, 4, 4, 6, 1
- Second over (Bowled by – Horrie Baker): 6, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4, 6, 4
- Third over (Bowled by – Bill Black): 1, 6, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6
Who Is Don Bradman?
Don Bradman was an Australian cricketer who had a huge name in the cricket industry. He was born on August 07, 1908 and died on February 25, 2001. Don was 92 years old when he died and the whole world gave condolence to him due to extensive contribution to Australian Cricket. Don Bradman achieved 29 centuries in his lifetime. Meanwhile, people later compared Sachin Tendulkar with him. But, Sachin played 957 matches in all formats while, Don played 234 matches and scored 28,067 runs.
Fastest Century In ODI Cricket
Just like test match, ODI Format has its own record of fastest century in minimum overs.
AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 31 balls
In a stunning display against the West Indies in Johannesburg on January 18 2015 AB de Villiers made cricket history. He reached the historic milestone of the fastest century in history in just 31 balls. After an incredible innings that featured an incredible 16 sixes and nine fours De Villiers final score was an incredible 149.
Fastest Double Century In ODI
Chris Gayle: 200 Runs
West Indies opener Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest double century of 200 runs in a One Day International match. On February 24 2015 at Canberras Manuka Oval he amassed 200 runs against Zimbabwe alone. Additionally he became the first player to reach a double century in an ODI. Sachin Tendulkar the cricket legend is the first Indian player to score a double century. On February 24 2010 against South Africa he scored 200 runs. The players who have scored 200 runs in ODI format matches are listed in the table below.
Fastest Century In T20
Sahil Chauhan (Estonia), 27 Balls
Sahil Chauhan has shocked cricket enthusiasts with an unbeatable achievement of setting a record for the world’s fastest century in T20 International cricket. Chauhan made impossible into possible by hitting a century in 27 balls. In the process, he struck a jaw-dropping 18 sixes in the inning which left everyone in utter disbelief. This record-setting feat not only accomplished the target of 100 runs in the least amount of balls but also Sets the bar for Cypriot Cricket by bursting onto the scene like a cyclone, highlighting the young Estonian’s exceptional talent and remarkable batting flare.
Fastest Century In IPL
Chris Gayle (RCB) 30 balls
On 23 April, 2013 Chris created history by hitting the fastest century of the IPL. He scored this huge score against Pune Warriors in just 30 balls. With 13 boundaries and an incredible 17 sixes he finished his innings with an undefeated score of 175 runs off just 66 deliveries making it a true spectacle.
Due in large part to Gayle’s explosive batting RCB amassed the highest total in the tournament’s history—263/5 in their allocated 20 overs. The Pune Warriors India were unable to overcome their formidable total and lost the match by an overwhelming 130-run margin.
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