Antiguan batsman Sir Vivian Richards scored a century off just 56 balls against England at the Antigua Recreation Ground in 1986, a record for the fastest Test century that stood for nearly three decades. He is widely considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
Record no. MRB-2026-006799
Fastest century in Test cricket history by balls faced
Reference Record – Not Certified
This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.