Virat Kohli, in the match against Australia in Jaipur, hits the fastest century in ODI by an Indian batsman. Virat scored that century in just 52 balls.
The Super Innings by Virat includes 7 Sixes and 8 fours, and is 21 balls more than the fastest ever AB de Villiers’ 31-ball Century.
Here are the top 5 fastest centuries scored by the Indian Batsmen in ODI.
Fastest Centuries for India in ODI Cricket
| Player | Balls Taken to 100 | Against | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 52 | Australia | Jaipur | 2013 |
| Virender Sehwag | 60 | New Zealand | Hamilton | 2009 |
| Virat Kohli | 61 | Australia | Nagpur | 2013 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 62 | New Zealand | Baroda | 1988 |
| KL Rahul | 62 | Netherlands | Bengaluru | 2023 |
| Rohit Sharma | 63 | Afghanistan | Delhi | 2023 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 64 | England | Rajkot | 2008 |
| Kedar Jadhav | 65 | England | Pune | 2017 |
| Suresh Raina | 66 | Hong Kong | Karachi | 2008 |
| Virender Sehwag | 66 | Sri Lanka | Rajkot | 2009 |
1. Virat Kohli in 52 Balls
- Venue: Jaipur
- Opponent: Australia
- Balls Taken: 52
It was in October 2013, when Virat Kohli smashed the record fastest century by an Indian batsman in the ODI history.
Virat crossed the hundred mark in his 52nd ball of the Innings while chasing Australia’s mighty 360 successfully.
Rohit Sharma, the other centurion in India’s Innings, was declared the Man of the match for his score of 141*.
Result: India chased down the Target (361) in 43.3 Overs with a loss of a single wicket. HUGE win it was.
