India fastest 50 and 100: In a stunning display of aggressive batting, India’s opening pair Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed the world record for the fastest team fifty and hundred in Test cricket on September 30, 2024, during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. After bowling out Bangladesh for 233 runs in their first innings, Rohit and Jaiswal launched an assault on the opposing bowlers, reaching the 50-run mark in just 3.0 overs—the quickest in Test history since records began.
Fastest 50 and 100
This remarkable feat surpassed England’s previous record of 26 balls, set earlier this year against the West Indies. The Indian duo scored their fifty in an astonishing 18 balls, showcasing an aggressive intent that kept the crowd on its feet. Their achievement marked the first instance of any team scoring 50 runs within the first three overs in Test cricket.
India continued their onslaught, reaching the 100-run milestone in just 61 balls (10.1 overs), breaking their own previous record of 12.2 overs against the West Indies in 2023. This performance established India as a formidable batting force in the traditional format, illustrating their capacity to adapt and dominate in any situation.
Earlier in the match, Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack with impressive figures of 3/50, while Akash Deep, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Mohammed Siraj contributed with two wickets each. With this historic performance, India has not only rewritten the record books but also sent a strong message to their opponents about their attacking prowess in Test cricket.