New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum hit the fastest century in the history of Test cricket Saturday, taking just 54 deliveries against Australia in the second Test in Christchurch
Brendon McCullum captain of New Zealand lifts his bat and helmet to the fans as he walks from the field for the last time during day one of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and Australia at the Hagley Park in Christchurch
Christchurch: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum hit the fastest century in the history of Test cricket Saturday, taking just 54 deliveries against Australia in the second Test in Christchurch.
Brendon McCullum captain of New Zealand lifts his bat and helmet to the fans as he walks from the field for the last time during day one of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and Australia at the Hagley Park in Christchurch. Pic/AFP
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The previous record of the fastest Test century was in 56 deliveries, which was scored by West Indies great Viv Richards against England 30 years ago and Misbah-ul-Haq for Pakistan against Australia in 2014.
McCullum's century took 79 minutes, the fourth fastest on time behind Jack Gregory who hit 100 in 70 minutes against South Africa in 1921.
It was the 12th hundred of McCullum's career and included 17 fours and four sixes.
The 34-year-old, who is playing in his final Test before retiring, went to the middle with New Zealand 32-3 and by the time he reached his record the score had improved to 175-4.