Test match cricket has evolved a lot in the last few years. Initially, the players would take their time, leave some deliveries, play out the new ball and keep the run rate around three runs per over. However, the same is not the case in 2022. Teams have changed the way they play cricket in the longest format of the game.
The likes of Rishabh Pant, Ben Stokes and Kyle Mayers have shown that even the unimaginable run-chases can be pulled off with greater intent. A few teams still prefer playing this format like the olden days, but that group does not include Brendon McCullum and his team England.
The ‘Bazball’ ideology promises to bring about a revolution in the whites. England have dominated this format ever since Ben Stokes became their captain and Brendon McCullum became their head coach. They aim to break several records together.
In this listicle now, we will look at the two occasions when a team raced to 100 inside 15 overs in the first innings of a Test:
1. England scored the fastest 100 at the start of a Test match
As mentioned ahead, England aims to bring about a revolution in this sport. Here’s what Brendon McCullum said recently:
“We’ll certainly be pushing for results because we see it as our obligation to try and ensure that people walk away entertained. And if we get beat, Pakistan, we know, will have played well.”
The visitors got off to a dream start in the first Test as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have added 100 in just 13.4 overs.
2. Bangladesh
Fastest 100 at the start of a Test match:
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) December 1, 2022
13.4 overs – England🏴 v PAK at Rawalpindi, today
14.2 overs – Bangladesh🇧🇩 v ENG at Dhaka, 2010#PAKvENG
It might surprise a few fans but Bangladesh also scored a 100 inside 15 overs. It was back in 2010 when they hosted a Test against England in Dhaka. They took 14.2 overs to complete 100 runs in the first innings of the game.
