Top 10 Fastest centuries (by balls received) in Recognized cricket

3. David Hookes (South Australia) – 34 Balls (First Class) vs. Victoria Adelaide 1983

Late Australian batsman David Hookes the precursor to the modern big hitting batsman in international cricket. He was known for playing quick and carefree innings before it was norm.

Victoria left South Australia 270 runs to make off 30 overs. Hookes frustrated by the late declaration from Victoria smashed 100 runs off 34 balls in just 55 minutes. South Australia made 128 runs in the first 10 overs but after the dismissal of Hookes for 107, South Australia’s chase derailed.

Hookes hit 17 fours and 3 sixes in this innings, which is the fastest century in terms of balls faced in First Class cricket.