When it comes to making it into the list of the top 5 fastest century in ODI for India, modern-day greats like Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh have dominated the list. At the same time, with the evolution of One Day International (ODI) cricket, Indian batters also have continued to dominate the cricket world for the past two decades. At the same time, there is always competition among the batters as to who scores the fastest century in ODI for India. The competition to score a century as quickly as possible is one such exciting and never-ending aspect. This spirit in turn builds a team that gets to dominate the opposition with the bat.
In this feature piece, we will look into the world of Indian cricket and present the top 5 fastest centuries in ODI for India. These incredible performances not only broke records but also made an everlasting impression on cricket history. Former India skipper and stalwart batter, Virat Kohli makes it twice into this list owing to his flair in One Day International (ODI) cricket. Both those hundreds came in the same series when Australia visited India and the series witnessed high-scoring totals. Kohli continues to reign on this list of the top 5 fastest ODI centuries for India to date.
Top 5 Fastest Century in ODI for India
| Date | Player | Match | Venue | Runs | Balls |
| Oct 16, 2013 | Virat Kohli | India vs Australia | Jaipur | 100* | 52 |
| Mar 11, 2009 | Virender Sehwag | India vs New Zealand | Hamilton | 125 | 60 |
| Oct 10, 2013 | Virat Kohli | India vs Australia | Nagpur | 115 | 61 |
| Dec 17, 1988 | Mohammad Azharuddin | India vs New Zealand | Baroda | 108 | 62 |
| Nov 14, 2008 | Yuvraj Singh | India vs England | Rajkot | 138 | 64 |
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Virat Kohli vs Australia: 100* (52 balls)
Credits: Cricket Country
The maestro himself, Virat Kohli, stands at the top of the list. Kohli unleashed an onslaught on Australia on October 16, 2013, in Jaipur. He overcame the opposition’s bowling attack with absolute skill and finesse, hitting an undefeated century in just 52 balls. The ferociousness with which Kohli played that day stunned cricket fans, as he easily carved his place into the record books. Talking about the match, it was one of the most dominating performances by the Indian cricket team on the home turf, having scripted the victory by 9 wickets. Openers Rohit Sharma (141*) and Shikhar Dhawan (95) smoked runs all around the ground. Kohli joined the wagon and scored a magnificent hundred which to date remains as one of the top 5 fastest century in ODI for India.
