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mediumViv Richards held the record for the fastest Test century (56 balls, against England in 1986) for 30 years. Which batsman finally broke it in 2016?
✓Brendon McCullum
BMisbah-ul-Haq
CAB de Villiers
DDavid Warner
Answer Explanation
Viv Richards' 56-ball century for West Indies against England in Antigua in 1986 stood as the fastest in Test history (equalled by Misbah-ul-Haq in 2014) until New Zealand's Brendon McCullum scored a 54-ball century against Australia in 2016.
Brendon McCullum in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 101 | 6,453 | 38.6 | 302 | 1 | 1/1 |
| ODI | 260 | 6,083 | 30.4 | 166 | 0 | - |
| T20I | 71 | 2,140 | 35.7 | 123 | 0 | - |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Brendon McCullum profile
More Players trivia
- Which West Indian scored 291 at The Oval in 1976, part of an 829-run Test series against England?Answer: Viv Richards
- Sir Frank Worrell became the first black cricketer to captain the West Indies for a full Test series. Which country did he lead West Indies to tour on that historic 1960-61 assignment?Answer: Australia
- Sir Vivian Richards is widely regarded as one of the most destructive batters of the 1970s and 1980s. Which country did he represent internationally?Answer: West Indies
- Anil Kumble famously bowled 14 overs against West Indies in Antigua in 2002 while carrying a serious injury sustained while batting. What was the injury?Answer: A fractured jaw
- Brian Lara first broke the Test highest individual score record in 1994, with 375 against England, before later extending his own record. Where was the 375 scored?Answer: Antigua Recreation Ground
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