10 Fastest Double Centuries In Test Cricket

Zee Media Bureau
Feb 23, 2024

Nathan Astle

In 2002, he achieved the fastest Test double-century in 2002 against England, requiring only 153 balls.

Ben Stokes

As England's captain and all-rounder, he holds the second spot with a 163-ball double century against South Africa.

Virender Sehwag

Former Indian opener he ranks third with a 168-ball 200 against Sri Lanka in 2009

Virender Sehwag

He demonstrates his prowess in Test cricket by scoring big hundreds, such as his 186-ball double century in January 2006 against Pakistan.

Brendon McCullum

He is the only batter to achieve a triple century in test cricket and also scored a 186-ball double hundred against Pakistan in Sharjah in November 2014

Virender Sehwag

He set the highest test score for India against South Africa in March 2008, reaching his double century in 194 balls.

Ollie Pope

He is a rising star for England in Tests, recently hit a 207-ball double hundred against Ireland in June 2023 at Lord’s.

Herschelle Gibbs

He achieved the fastest Test double hundred, recording it in 211 balls against Pakistan in Cape Town in January 2003.

Adam Gilchrist

Gilchrist broke Botham’s record in 2002 by smashing a double hundred off 212 balls against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Ian Botham

Botham held the record for the fastest double century in Tests, scoring it off 220 balls against India at the Oval in July 1982.

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