5 fastest team hundreds in the history of Test cricket

Scoring a fastest team hundred in Test cricket is not that easy in the first place. The red ball which is used in this format generates quite a lot of swing and turn as compared to the white ball. As a result, scoring a team century is considered a rare feat first of all.

In order to make it possible, the players need to approach the game with a blend of aggression, timing, and intent. Unlike limited-overs cricket, where scoring runs quickly is the norm, it is quite the opposite when it comes to Test cricket because the players build their game with patience and strategy.

To reach a century in record time, teams need fearless batters at the crease who can attack from the get go, exploiting gaps and playing risk-free shots. In this article, we will now take a look at the five fastest team centuries in the history of Test cricket.

5. ENG vs PAK 2022: England’s counterattack in Karachi

England that adopts bazball approach in Test cricket stormed through their second innings against Pakistan in the 2022 Karachi Test. While chasing a target of 167, they displayed fearless batting with ease. Rightly so, they were able to muster 100 runs in just 13.4 overs.

Ben Duckett hogged the limelight with an aggressive 82 off 78 whereas Zak Crawley chipped in with 41 off 41. Besides that, Ben Stokes scored 35* off 43). The Three Lions showed no signs of slowing down as they won the game in a mere 28.1 overs.

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