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ENG vs NZ: Jonny Bairstow scores second-fastest Test century for England

Bairstow achieved this feat during the second Test of the three-match series against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, where he smashed his ton in just 77 balls. The record for the fastest Test century for England is held by Gilbert Jessop against Australia in 1902 at The Oval

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England's Jonny Bairstow reacts as he walks back to the pavilion having lost his wicket for 136 during play on day 5 of the second Test cricket match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge cricket ground in Nottingham. Pic/AFP

England's Jonny Bairstow reacts as he walks back to the pavilion having lost his wicket for 136 during play on day 5 of the second Test cricket match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge cricket ground in Nottingham. Pic/AFP

England batter Jonny Bairstow on Tuesday scored the second-fastest century for his country in Test cricket and surpassed the record of Ben Stokes.

Bairstow achieved this feat during the second Test of the three-match series against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, where he smashed his ton in just 77 balls. The record for the fastest Test century for England is held by Gilbert Jessop against Australia in 1902 at The Oval.

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