AB de Villiers: The Fastest Century in ODI Cricket History
The record for the fastest century in One Day International (ODI) cricket is held by AB de Villiers of South Africa. He scored a blistering century off just 31 balls against the West Indies on January 18, 2015, at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
De Villiers' remarkable feat broke the previous record of 36 balls, set by Shahid Afridi of Pakistan in 1996. De Villiers' 31-ball century remains a benchmark in ODI cricket for its sheer speed and aggressive batting.
This achievement stunned the cricketing world as de Villiers demonstrated impeccable timing and powerful hitting, taking advantage of a flat pitch and some loose bowling. His innings was part of a larger trend of innovative and fast-paced batting that characterized the modern era of limited-overs cricket.
AB de Villiers' ability to play shots all around the ground with innovative strokes, such as the reverse sweep and flicks behind square, contributed to his dominance on the field. His record is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable individual performances in the history of ODI cricket.
AB de Villiers scored 149 runs with 16 sixes and 9 fours in the match.
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