Ben Duckett slammed one of the fastest centuries by an overseas batter in a Test match against India on Indian soil. Playing at the Niranjan Shah Stadium earlier today, Duckett smashed an 88-ball century in the first innings of the England cricket team.
The left-handed batter struggled to perform well in Indian conditions back in 2016. However, under the new Bazball technique, Duckett achieved enormous success against the Indian bowlers. His reverse sweep six against Ravindra Jadeja was the highlight of today’s play.
However, the big question is where does Duckett’s knock of today rank on the overall list of visiting batters with the fastest centuries against India in a Test on Indian soil. Here’s a list of the top three names.
3. One of the fastest Test centuries vs India on Indian soil – Ben Duckett, 88 balls
Ben Duckett has secured the third position on this all-time list with his 88-ball 100 in the first innings at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. The southpaw scored boundaries regularly and became the fastest Englishman in cricket history to score a century against India in India. He is still unbeaten on 133 at the end of the second day’s play.
2. Clive Lloyd – 85 balls
Back in the year 1974, West Indies legend Clive Lloyd set the record for the then fastest hundred by a visiting batter against India in a Test match on Indian soil. Lloyd touched the three figure mark in just 85 balls in a Test match played in Bengaluru. The record was shattered 27 years later.
1. Adam Gilchrist – 84 balls
The all-time record for the fastest hundred by a visiting batter in a Test match on Indian soil belongs to former Aussie wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist. The southpaw completed his ton in just 84 balls in a Test match hosted by Mumbai back in the year 2001. 23 years later, the record still stands.
