Top 5 Fastest Century in ODI for India

2. Virender Sehwag vs New Zealand: 125 (60 balls)

   

The explosive batter comes in the second spot on our list. Virender Sehwag’s innings in Hamilton against New Zealand on March 11, 2009, was a power-hitting masterclass. Sehwag blazed his way to 125* runs off 74 balls, leaving the Kiwi bowlers helpless. The outcome eventually ended in India’s favour in a rain-curtailed game via the Duckworth-Lewis Method (DLS) as the Indian side won by 84 runs. Both Sehwag (125* runs) and Gambhir (63 runs) remained unbeaten and propelled India’s score to the 200-run mark without incurring a loss. Sehwag is the anchor of the chase also ensured that his bold strokes marked his innings and his trademark no-holds-barred style, cementing his place in cricketing annals and also as the first of the top 5 fastest centuries in ODI for India before Virat Kohli dethroned him in 2013.