Fastest Century for the India Cricket Team in Test Cricket
Kapil Dev has made the fastest century for team India in test matches, 100 runs in 74 balls. The match was played in 1986 in Modi Stadium, Kanpur, India. The game was played between India and Sri Lanka, and the result was declared drawn. Kapil Dev struck 19 fours and a six in that match […]
Kapil Dev has made the fastest century for team India in test matches, 100 runs in 74 balls. The match was played in 1986 in Modi Stadium, Kanpur, India. The game was played between India and Sri Lanka, and the result was declared drawn.
Kapil Dev struck 19 fours and a six in that match with a strike rate of 98.79, making him the highest scorer for the Indian cricket team in the test format. Other than Kapil Dev, many other players have awe-striking performances in test cricket. To name a few, Mohammad Azharuddin, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, and Hardik Pandya.
Next on the list is Mohammad Azharuddin, scoring 109 runs in 74 balls. The match was played between India and South Africa, and South Africa won the game. The match was played in 1996 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. Let’s look at players with the record of fastest centuries other than those previously mentioned.
Players with the Fastest Century for Team India in Test Matches
| Players | Balls played for a century | Strike Rate | 6s | 4s | Opponent | Year |
| Kapil Dev | 74 | 98.79 | 1 | 19 | Sri Lanka | 1986 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 74 | 141.56 | 1 | 18 | South Africa | 1996 |
| Virender Sehwag | 78 | 94.74 | 2 | 20 | West Indies | 2006 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 85 | 107.47 | 2 | 33 | Australia | 2013 |
| Kapil Dev | 86 | 118.37 | 2 | 16 | England | 1982 |
| Hardik Pandya | 86 | 112.50 | 7 | 8 | Sri Lanka | 2017 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 87 | 109.00 | 0 | 22 | England | 1990 |
| Virender Sehwag | 87 | 87.01 | 4 | 22 | Sri Lanka | 2008 |
| Virender Sehwag | 87 | 94.82 | 2 | 23 | South Africa | 2010 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 87 | 111.45 | 3 | 19 | Afghanistan | 2018 |
Frequently Asked Questions for the fastest century for the Indian Cricket team in test matches.
Q1: Who is the captain with the most wins of the Indian cricket team in test cricket?
Ans: Virat Kholi is the most successful captain, with a total of 40 wins in test matches for team India.
Q2: When did the Indian cricket team play its first test match?
Ans: The Indian cricket team played its first test match in 1932 against England.
Q3: How many test matches are played by team India in total?
Ans: Team India has played a total of 556 test matches.
Q4. How many centuries did Kapil Dev score in test matches in total?
Ans: Kapil Dev has scored eight centuries in his test career.
