There are some batsmen who have scored runs at a lightning pace in this format. Among them, batsmen like Vivian Richards, Brendon McCullum and Virender Sehwag fall into this category. Spectators love batsmen who bat up a storm in Test cricket.
Test cricket is considered to be the real cricket. For a batsman to become the best batsman in the world, he has to perform well in Test cricket. In Test cricket, there is a chance for the batsman to play comfortably. You don’t have to worry much about the strike rate here. However, some batsmen are batting at the speed of a hurricane and changing the contours of the Test format.
There are some batsmen who have scored runs at a lightning pace in this format. Among them, batsmen like Vivian Richards, Brendon McCullum and Virender Sehwag fall into this category. Spectators love batsmen who bat up a storm in Test cricket.
Due to ODI and T20 format, there have been many changes in the game of the players. Due to this reason, many players have created records by playing huge innings in less balls in Tests.
In this article we will now take a look at the top 3 players in the world who have scored the fastest half-century in Test cricket..
3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)..
Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is third in this list. In March 2005, Kallis scored the fastest half-century of his Test career with the bat against Zimbabwe. In this match, Kalis completed his half-century in South Africa’s first innings with the help of 3 fours and 5 sixes in 24 balls. Kalis was dismissed after scoring 54 (25) runs in this innings. In this match, South Africa’s innings won by 21 runs.
2. David Warner (Australia)..
If we talk about the top 3 aggressive batsmen in current cricket, Australian batsman David Warner’s name will definitely be there. This is the reason why he is considered a successful batsman in all three formats. Warner played one such inning against Pakistan in January 2017.
In this match, Warner scored a century (113) in the first innings. Meanwhile, in the second innings he scored a quick 55 off 27 balls. He completed his half century in 23 balls in this innings. During this time Warner hit 8 fours and 3 sixes. Australia won the match by 220 runs.
1. Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan)..
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has created a record as the fastest half-century player in the Test format. In October 2014, the second match was played between Pakistan and Australia in Abu Dhabi. Misbah scored a century in both innings for Pakistan in this match. In his second innings, Misbah scored an unbeaten 101 off 57 balls. Misbah completed his half-century in 21 balls in this innings. Pakistan won the match by 356 runs.
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