On December 21, cricket fans witnessed a historic moment as Anmolpreet Singh of Punjab made headlines by breaking the fastest century in List A cricket by an Indian.
In an exciting match against Arunachal Pradesh during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25Anmolpreet reached his century in just 35 balls, surpassing his previous record Yusuf Pathan. This amazing feat not only cemented his place in the history of Indian cricket but also made him the world's third fastest centurion in List A cricket.
A blitzkrieg hit by Anmolpreet Singh
Anmolpreet's explosive innings came at a crucial time for Punjab, who were chasing a target of 165 runs. Coming in at number three after the captain's early dismissal Abhishek Sharmahe wasted no time in asserting his dominance of the bowling attack. His innings of 115 not out off 45 balls included 12 fours and 9 sixes, showcasing his aggressive style of play. Punjab achieved their target in just 12.5 overs, winning the match by nine wickets and marking a good start to their Vijay Hazare Cup campaign.
The fastest 5 tons in A-List history
5.) Graham Rose
Rose Graham set the stage for rapid scoring in List A cricket with his blistering 36-ball century for Somerset the face Devon in 1990. In a display that showcased his aggressive batting style, Rose reached his first fifty in just 16 balls, followed by another fifty in 20 balls. His record stood tall for years, symbolizing the potential of explosive innings in limited-over formats.
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4.) Corey Anderson
New Zealandand Corey Anderson he made headlines when he achieved a 36-ball century against the The West Indies in January 2014. Not only did this amazing innings break Shahid Afridithe previous record for the fastest ODI century but also placed him among the best in List A cricket. Anderson's aggressive batting helped him reach 131 runs off just 47 balls, cementing his reputation as -strong power effect.
3.) Anmolpreet Singh
Anmolpreet's recent performance has impressed cricket fans across the world. His 35-ball century against Arunachal Pradesh marking him as the fastest Indian to reach this milestone and ranking him third in the history of List A cricket. Although he was not sold at the IPL 2025 mega auctionAnmolpreet's explosive performance, which included an unbeaten 115 off 45 balls, has put him firmly on the radar for selectors and fans alike.
2.) AB de Villiers
South Africa a legend AB de Villiers holds a special place in cricket history with his amazing 31-ball century against the West Indies in Johannesburg in January 2015. This successful innings not only showcased his amazing skill but also set a milestone -measures for aggressive batting in ODIs. De Villiers finished with an impressive score of 149 runs, which remains one of the most memorable performances in limited-overs cricket.
1.) Jake Fraser-McGurk
Australiaa rising star, Jake Fraser-McGurkcurrently holds the record for the fastest century in List A cricket, achieving this incredible feat in just 29 balls while playing for South Australia the face Tasmania in 2023. His record feat makes him the only player to score a century in List A cricket in less than thirty balls, highlighting his exceptional talent and potential for future greatness.
