On this day in 2016, Brendon McCullum, a wicket-keeper batsman from New Zealand made the fastest century in test cricket against Australia by two balls. He scored his century in 54 balls surpassing the record held in a joint by Viv Richards and Misbah ul Haq.
Fastest centuries in test cricket by balls:
| Balls | Player | Match | Location | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | BB McCullum | New Zealand v Australia | Christchurch | 2015/16 |
| 56 | IVA Richards | West Indies v England | St John’s | 1985/86 |
| 56 | Misbah-ul-Haq | Pakistan v Australia | Abu Dhabi | 2014/15 |
| 57 | AC Gilchrist | Australia v England | Perth | 2006/07 |
| 67 | JM Gregory | Australia v South Africa | Johannesburg | 1921/22 |
| 69 | S Chanderpaul | West Indies v Australia | Georgetown | 2002/03 |
| 69 | DA Warner | Australia v India | Perth | 2011/12 |
| 70 | CH Gayle | West Indies v Australia | Perth | 2009/10 |