Top 5 fastest centuries in Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy is the premier domestic first-class cricket championship played in India, organised annually by the Indian Cricket Board. The tournament serves as a platform to identify and nurture budding cricketing talent. The red-ball cricket competition which has been regarded as the passage to the Indian cricket team for many years has witnessed several thrilling moments.

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In this article, we will look at the Top 5 fastest centuries in Ranji Trophy

5. Rishabh Pant  

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The flamboyant wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant holds the record for the fifth-fastest century in the Ranji Trophy. During the 2016-17 season, he amassed 117 runs off just 106 balls for Delhi. His quickfire knock was filled with 9 fours and 8 sixes. 

4. Eklavya Dwivedi 

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The Uttar Pradesh cricketer played a blazing knock during the 2014-15 Ranji Trophy season to etch his name in the history books. In the clash against Railways, the right-handed batter displayed his class and mass by scoring a 77-ball century.

3. Naman Ojha 

Madhya Pradesh wicketkeeper batter Naman Ojha scored a 69-ball century in Indore. The former senior Team India player's heroics came against Karnataka in the 2014-15 Ranji Trophy.

2. Riyan Parag

Assam cricketer Riyan Parag is the latest entry in this insane hitting list. His exploits came in the ongoing 2023-24 season against Chattisgarh. The Assam skipper showcased his power hitting with a 56-ball century to become the second fastest century holder in the history of the tournament. 

1. Rishabh Pant 

Team India's all-format player Pant is the holder fastest century in Ranji Trophy cricket. The massive feat came in the 2016-17 season in Delhi's match against Jharkhand. The southpaw was finally dismissed for 135 off only 67 balls with eight boundaries and 13 sixes.