Fastest Century against India in Test Cricket

Cricket fans witnessed history being rewritten as a batsman blazed his way to the fastest century ever scored against India in Test cricket. The record-breaking knocks left audiene in wonder. Here are some fastest centuries against India in tests:

1. David Warner: David Warner holds the record for the fastest century against India in Test cricket, he just scored his hundred in just 69 balls during the 2012 Perth Test. This fearless innings eventually came to saw Warner score 180 runs off 159 balls, helping Australia post a leading total and immense the Indian bowling attack. His 69 ball century remains the fastest Test hundred scored against India.
2. AB De Villiers: AB de Villiers ranks the second-fastest Test century against India, He scored his hundred in just 75 balls, during the Centurion Test in 2010/11. His fearless innings showcased his aggressive style, helping them post a huge total against India.
3. Shahid Afridi: Shahid Afridi ranks the third-fastest centurion against India in Test cricket, touching his hundred in 78 balls during the 1st Test at Lahore in January 2006. Afridi’s fearless innings has 7 fours and 7 sixes, showing his classic aggressive batting style.
4. Jamie Smith: Jamie Smith scored the fourth-fastest century against India in Tests overall, touching his hundred in 80 balls during the second Test at Birmingham on 4 July, 2025. Smith came to the crease when England is in difficulty at 84 for 5 and counterattacked fearlessly, eventually finishing unbeaten on 184.
5. Kamran Akmal: Kamran Akmal ranks the fifth-fastest Test centurion against India, reaches his hundred in just 81 balls during the Lahore Test in 2006. Batting at number seven, Akmal made 102 not out, including 11 fours and two sixes, playing a crucial role in Pakistan’s huge first-innings total.

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As Test cricket continues to develop, performances like Smith’s remind us of the excitement and uncertainly the format offers. With young talents getting up on the biggest stage, the future of Test cricket looks very talented.