Fastest Triple-Centuries in Test Cricket
There is no denying the fact that Test Cricket is the toughest format of the game. As the name suggests, it tests your ability to play for long hours. It tests your endurance and above all, your skillset. The ones who have the best temperament and top-notch skill-set excel in the format. Over the years, we have seen some outstanding knocks from great batsmen in Test Cricket. While Brian Lara is the solitary batsman to have touched the 400-run mark in Test Cricket, a lot of batsmen have scored a triple century in the oldest format.
While a total of 31 triple-centuries have been scored in the oldest format, we look top 5 fastest triple-centuries in Test Cricket:
5. David Warner: 389 Balls
David Warner notched his maiden triple century in the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide. For the unversed, it was the first half-century scored by an Australian since Michael Clarke hit 329 back in 2012. David Warner completed his triple century off just 389 balls. It is currently the fifth fastest triple century in Test Cricket.
David Warner has represented Australia in 84 Tests so far, scoring 7244 runs at an average of 48.9.
4. Karun Nair: 381 Balls
Karun Nair made heads turns after scoring a triple century on the first Test match of his Test career. He scored a triple century against England on 26th November 2016 at Mohali. He scored an unbeaten 303-run knock off just 381 balls. His fabulous knock was laced with 32 fours and 4 sixes.
With that, Karun Nair also became the second Indian batsman to have scored a triple century in Test cricket after Virender Sehwag. India won that game by an innings and 75 runs and Karun Nair was awarded Man of the Match.
3. Virender Sehwag: 375 Balls
Virender Sehwag was the first Indian batsman to have scored a triple century in Tests. Against Pakistan in Multan, Virender Sehwag wreaked havoc and made a mockery of Pakistan’s bowling attack. After his belligerent knock, he earned the nickname of Sultan of Multan. Before that innings, VVS Laxman held the record for scoring the highest individual score in Tests by an Indian batsman. Virender Sehwag played an outstanding knock of 309 runs off 375 balls. Currently, it the third-fastest triple-century in Test Cricket.
Overall, he has played 104 Tests, scoring 8586 runs at an average of 49.3.
2. Matthew Hayden: 362 Balls
Legendary batsman, Matthew Hayden played some incredible knocks for Australia in Test Cricket. He holds the record for scoring the fastest triple-century in Test Cricket. Against Zimbabwe in 2003, Matthew Hayden scored a brilliant knock of 380 runs off 362 balls. His knock was peppered with 48 fours and 6 sixes.
Overall, Matthew Hayden has played 103 Tests for Australia, scoring 8625 runs at an average of 50.7 and strike rate of 60.1. He has 30 centuries and 29 half-centuries to his name in Test Cricket.
1. Virender Sehwag: 308 Balls
One of the most fast-paced games in a Test match witnessed Virender Sehwag unleash his fury on South Africa’s bowlers, as he played a masterful 319-run knock at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in 2008. One of the most fast-paced games in a Test match witnessed Virender Sehwag unleash his fury on South Africa’s bowlers, as he played a masterful 319-run knock at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in 2008.
Batting for over 150 hours in the excruciating Chennai heat, Virender Sehwag went berserk as he scored 319 off just 308 balls with a mammoth 42 boundaries and five sixes. Despite the match being drawn, all eyes were on Virender Sehwag for his spectacular knock, another one that remains etched in the memorie3s of Indian cricket fans.
