During the 2nd Test match between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur in 2024, India set a new record for the fastest team 100 in Test cricket, achieving the milestone in just 10.1 overs. This remarkable achievement saw India surpass their previous records and also established a new benchmark in Test cricket.
Fastest Team 100s in Test Cricket (Overs Faced)
- India vs Bangladesh, Kanpur 2024 – 10.1 overs
- India vs West Indies, Port of Spain 2023 – 12.2 overs
- Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Colombo SSC 2001 – 13.1 overs
- Bangladesh vs West Indies, Mirpur 2012 – 13.4 overs
- England vs Pakistan, Karachi 2022 – 13.4 overs
- England vs Pakistan, Rawalpindi 2022 – 13.4 overs
- Australia vs India, Perth 2012 – 13.6 overs
India’s dominant performance in the 2nd Test was driven by the aggressive batting of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored freely and played an important role in setting this record pace. India managed to reach 104/1 in just 10.2 overs with Jaiswal contributing a significant 68 runs off just 41 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. Shubman Gill provided support with a quick 11 off 11 deliveries.
Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Hasan Miraz struggled to contain the runs as India powered ahead, with the team cruising at a current run rate of 10.06 in the second session of Day 4. The aggressive batting approach was evident as Jaiswal and Gill attacked every ball, taking advantage of the pitch conditions to build up the score quickly.
India’s Explosive Start
The intent to dominate was clear from the start of the innings. After dismissing Bangladesh for 233, India came out all guns blazing, and their openers wasted no time in setting up the high tempo. Rohit Sharma, despite getting dismissed for 23, contributed to the aggressive start with boundaries before Jaiswal took over.
India’s explosive approach has not only created a record but also put them in a strong position in the match, trailing by just 129 runs with 9 wickets in hand.
The record-breaking milestone came when Hasan Mahmud bowled to Jaiswal, who drove a full-length delivery through extra cover for a boundary to bring up India’s 100 in just 10.1 overs, setting a new standard for rapid scoring in Test cricket.
This remarkable achievement further highlights the evolving nature of the game, with players showing increasing willingness to adapt aggressive tactics even in the traditionally longer format of Test cricket.
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