India have traditionally had some of the strongest bowling attacks in world cricket and have scored valuable centuries against them. However, a handful of batsmen not only reached three figures against the Men in Blue, but did so at a remarkable pace and put immense pressure on the bowlers right from the start.
Over the years, several explosive innings have changed the course of matches against India. Recently, Afghanistan dough Rahmanullah Gurbaz He hit hard against India in Dharamsala. Batters like him displayed fearless intent and extraordinary hitting power.
Fastest ODI hundreds against India (with balls faced)
ODI cricket has witnessed numerous memorable innings against India, but some innings stand out for the sheer pace at which they were composed. These roaring hundreds of bowlers were scrambling for answers and left the audience mesmerized by the powerful shots on screen. Here’s a look at the five fastest ODI centuries scored against India with balls faced.
1. Shahid Afridi – 45 balls, Kanpur, 2005
of Pakistan Shahid Afridi He holds the record for the fastest ODI century against India. The opener hit the milestone with a 45-ball run during the sixth ODI of the 2005 series at Green Park in Kanpur.
Afridi launched a relentless attack on the Indian bowling attack, scoring 102 runs from just 46 balls. His innings included fourteen sixes and nine sixes Pakistan He comfortably chased down a target of 250 and had plenty of attacks to spare. The knock remains one of the most devastating innings ever played against India in ODI cricket.
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 48, Dharamsala, 2026
Afghanistan wicketkeeper Gurbaz is second in this elite list after his sensational innings in Dharamsala 2026. After Afghanistan slumped to 26/3 in five overs, Gurbaz mounted a breathtaking counter-attack to rescue his side.
The aggressive opener brought up his century off just 48 deliveries before hitting 102 off 51 balls. His innings featured powerful hitting throughout and also became the fastest ODI hundred by an Afghanistan batsman. Despite Afghanistan collapsing in the innings later, Gurbaz’s knock stood out as one of the best attacking displays against India.
3. James Faulkner – 57, Bangalore, 2013
The Australian thoroughly James Faulkner During the seventh ODI in Bengaluru in 2013, he pulled off one of the greatest ODI chases against India. Coming in under pressure, Faulkner completely changed the game with a fearless batting display.
He raced to his century off just 57 balls and finished unbeaten on 116 off 73 deliveries. His extraordinary innings turned an improbable chase into a memorable Australian victory and remains one of the best finishing moves ever seen in ODI cricket.
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4. AB de Villiers – 57, Mumbai, 2015
The next player on this list is the legend of South Africa AB de Villiershe demonstrated once again why he is regarded as one of the most innovative batsmen in the history of cricket. During the fifth ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in 2015, de Villiers dismantled the Indian attack with remarkable ease.
The Proteas superstar reached his hundred in 57 deliveries, resulting in 119 runs from just 61 balls. The innings is strong, featuring 11 sixes and three boundaries South Africa the total was a mammoth 438 and played a key role in the resounding victory.
5. Michael Bracewell – 57, Hyderabad, 2023
New Zealand thoroughly Michael Bracewell In 2023, he scored a sensational innings in Hyderabad during a daunting chase of 350. Coming to the crease with his team in deep trouble, Bracewell produced a stunning counter-attack that pulled off the near-impossible.
He brought up his century in just 57 balls and finished with a brilliant 140 off 78 deliveries which included 12 fours and 10 sixes. Although New Zealand trailed by a narrow margin, Bracewell’s heroic knock turned the contest into a thriller and remains one of the greatest centuries ever scored in India’s defeat.
