Cricket fans, get ready to witness the incredible feats of the world’s Fastest Centuries! In this blog, we’ll countdown the top 10 players who achieved the fastest centuries in ODI cricket. From AB de Villiers’ record-breaking 31-ball century to Jos Buttler’s impressive 46-ball ton, we’ll explore the most thrilling moments in ODI history.
10. Jos Buttler (England) – 46 Balls
Jos Buttler made cricket history on November 20, 2015, in Dubai. He scored 116 runs in just 46 balls against Pakistan. This was an amazing feat! He hit 8 big sixes and 10 fours. His innings helped England win the match. This performance showcased Buttler’s incredible batting skills and power.
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9. Jesse Ryder (New Zealand) – 46 Balls
On January 1, 2014, Jesse Ryder made cricket history by scoring 104 runs from just 46 balls in a match against the West Indies in Queenstown. During his innings, he hit 5 sixes and 12 fours. In the same game, Corey Anderson also set a record by scoring the fastest century in One Day Internationals (ODIs) at that time, reaching 100 runs in just 36 balls.
8. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 45 Balls
On April 15, 2005, Shahid Afridi played a memorable cricket match against India in Kanpur. He scored 102 runs very quickly, in just 45 balls. During his time at the crease, he hit nine sixes and 10 fours. His strong and exciting batting performance amazed cricket fans everywhere. This match became a historic moment in cricket.
7. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 45 Balls
Brian Lara scored 117 runs in 45 balls vs Bangladesh in 1995, hitting 4 sixes and 18 fours. He made cricket history with this innings, showcasing his incredible batting skills and power. This remains one of the fastest centuries in ODI cricket.
6. Mark Bouncer (South Africa) – 44 Balls
On September 20, 2006, in Potchefstroom, former South African wicket-keeper Mark Boucher played an incredible cricket match against Zimbabwe. He amazed everyone by scoring a century (100 runs) in just 44 balls. In total, he scored 147 runs without getting out. His batting was outstanding, as he hit 10 sixes and 8 fours. This performance showcased his remarkable batting skills and left a lasting impression on the cricket world.
5. Asif Khan (UAE) – 41 Balls
On March 16, 2023, in Kirtipur, Asif Khan played an amazing cricket match against Nepal. He scored 101 runs very quickly, using just 41 balls. During his innings, he hit 11 sixes and 4 fours. His incredible batting skills impressed everyone watching the game.
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4. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 40 Balls
Glenn Maxwell played a cricket match against the Netherlands in New Delhi, India, on October 25, 2023. He scored 106 runs in just 44 balls. During his batting, he hit nine boundaries (where the ball reaches the edge of the field) and eight sixes (where the ball is hit out of the playing area without touching the ground). This amazing performance set a new record for the fastest century (100 runs) in World Cup history.
3. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 37 Balls
Shahid Afridi scored 102 runs in his first One Day International (ODI) cricket match on October 4, 1996. He played against Sri Lanka in Nairobi. During his innings, he hit 11 sixes and 6 fours, and he did this in just 37 balls. This fast-paced century is still one of the quickest in ODI history.
2. Corey Anderson (New Zealand) – 36 Balls
On January 1, 2014, Corey Anderson from New Zealand played an amazing game against the West Indies in Queenstown. The match was affected by rain, but Anderson made history by scoring the fastest century in One Day International (ODI) cricket at that time. He scored 100 runs in just 36 balls and ended up with 131 not out. Anderson hit 14 sixes and 6 fours, showing incredible batting skills that impressed everyone in the cricket world.
1. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 31 Balls
On January 18, 2015, AB de Villiers made history by hitting the fastest century in cricket. He scored 149 runs in just 31 balls while playing against the West Indies in Johannesburg. During his amazing innings, he hit 16 sixes and 9 fours. This performance showed everyone how exciting and powerful a player he is.
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