Who is fastest batsman in the world?

South Africa's AB de Villiers holds the record for the fastest one-day international (ODI) century of all time - he took just 31 balls to reach the milestone in a match against the West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015.
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Who is the fastest cricketer in the world?

Shoaib Akhtar - 161.3kmph (100.2mph) | Pakistan vs England, 2003. Nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest delivery in cricket - 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) - in a One-Day International (ODI) game against England during the 2003 Cricket World Cup at Cape Town in South Africa.
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Who scored 1 run in 100 balls?

Rahul Dravid 100 balls and 1 run #shorts #viralvideo #viratkohli.
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Who is the fastest best batsman in the world?

Former South African batter AB de Villiers currently holds the record for scoring the fastest century in ODI cricket. Playing against the West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium, he took just 31 balls to reach his hundred and eventually scored 149 runs in 44 balls at a strike rate of 338.63.
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Who scored fastest 100?

In One day International cricket (ODI), the fastest century is held by South African batsman AB De Villiers. De Villiers' century came up in just 31 balls against the West Indies in the 2nd ODI at Johannesburg on 18 January 2015. De Villiers' hundred included 8 fours and 16 sixes.
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AB de Villiers fastest 100 of all time



Who hit 6 sixes in an over?

The leg-spinner was obliterated by Gibbs who walked in to bat at 4 for his side. Gibbs recorded six sixes off the over and raced to a 40-ball 72 as South Africa recorded a massive 221-run win.
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Who hit the longest six in cricket history?

The longest six in cricket history was hit by English cricketer Albert Trott recorded during a Test match against Australia in 1899 at the Lord's, when he had smashed Monty Noble for a six that travelled nearly 120-125 meters.
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Who is No 1 fast bowler?

Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) – 161.3 kmph

Known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', Shoaib Akhtar is the fastest bowler in the world of cricket.
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Who is the fastest t20 century?

South Africa's David Miller holds the joint record for the fastest international Twenty20 century of all time - he took just 35 balls to reach the milestone in a match against the Bangladesh in Potchefstroom in 2017. He shares the record with Rohit Sharma from India and Sudesh Wickramasekara from the Czech Republic.
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Who is the slowest Test batsman?

1. Geoff Allott (New Zealand, 1999) – 0 runs from 77 balls, Strike Rate: 0.00. The left-arm fast bowler from New Zealand, Geoff Allott played out one of the most memorable innings of all time during New Zealand's tour to South Africa in 1999.
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Who is the slowest test player?

G.I. Allot of New Zealand played the slowest innings in Test Cricket. He was dismissed on zero after playing 77 balls in 101 minutes.
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Who is No 1 batsman?

Batsman Ranking

As per the latest ICC rankings for Odi batsmen updated on 15 Feb 2023, Pakistan Babar Azam with 887 ratings is placed on the top of the table. South Africa Rassie van der Dussenwith 787 ratings is occupies the second spot in the rankings.
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Who has bowled over 100mph?

Shoaib Akhtar to Shane Bond: Fastest bowlers in cricket history as Anrich Nortje nears 100mph for South Africa
  • Shane Bond - 97.1mph.
  • Mohammad Sami - 97.1mph.
  • Mitchell Johnson - 97.4mph.
  • Fidel Edwards - 97.9mph.
  • Andy Roberts - 99.1mph.
  • Mitchell Starc - 99.7mph.
  • Jeff Thomson - 99.8mph.
  • Brett Lee - 99.9mph.
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Who is the king of fastest in cricket?

Shoaib Akhtar is widely considered the world's fastest bowler in the history of cricket, having bowled the fastest delivery in cricket at 161.3 km/hr.
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Who hit 300 runs in T20?

Delhi, February 7 (AGENCIES): Delhi cricketer Mohit Ahlawat ripped apart the record books on Tuesday when he smashed an incredible 300 not out off just 72 balls, hitting an unbelievable 39 sixes, in a Twenty20 match at Lalita Park in New Delhi.
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Who is the fastest ODI century?

South Africa's AB de Villiers holds the record for the fastest one-day international (ODI) century of all time - he took just 31 balls to reach the milestone in a match against the West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015.
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Who is the Yorker King in the world?

Lasith Malinga – The King of Yorkers 👑

bowlers of all time!
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Who is India's fastest bowler ever?

Paceman Malik set the speed gun on fire in his second over - 14th over of the Lankan innings - of his first spell. The right-arm pacer recently clocked 155 kph in the first T20I against Sri Lanka to become the fastest Indian bowler surpassing Jasprit Bumrah's record.
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Who is the most powerful hitter in cricket?

1. Chris Gayle (West Indies) Chris Gayle, unquestionably the best hitter batsman in the world, tops our list.
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Who is Sixer King?

Chris Gayle - 553 sixes

Chris Gayle holds the record for the most number of sixes in international cricket with 553 from 483 matches across all three formats.
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