Fastest Century for England in Test Matches

In the second test against New Zealand, Jonny Bairstow slammed a hundred to help England to secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match test series. Bairstow scored 136 off just 92 balls while skipper Ben Stokes hammered 75 off 70 balls to chase down the target of 299 runs in just inside 50 overs.

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Meanwhile, Bairstow's 77-ball century becomes the second-fastest century for England in test matches. The record of the fastest century is being held by former England legend Gilbert Jessop, who slammed it in 76 balls against Australia back in 1902.

Moreover, England captain Ben Stokes is in the third place on the list as he slammed 85 ball century back in 2015 against New Zealand at Lord's. Bairstow's innings includes 14 fours and 7 sixes and played with a huge strike rate of 147.83 in the game.

Let's have a look at the players with the Fastest century for England in Test matches.

Fastest Century for England in Test Matches

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N.B: Last Updated on 16/06/2022.

The third and final Test will be played at Headingley from June 23 onwards.