From Rishabh Pant To Riyan Parag: Top Fastest Centuries In History Of Ranji Trophy - In Pics

Rishabh Pant's explosive 48-ball century during the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy against Jharkhand in Thiruvananthapuram remains the fastest in the tournament's history. Pant not only averted a follow-on but also crafted an 82-ball century in the first innings, contributing significantly to Delhi's draw.

Assam's captain Riyan Parag scripted the second-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history, stunning all with his 56-ball brilliance against Chhattisgarh in Raipur. Parag's innings featured an incredible 155 runs off 87 balls, adorned with 11 fours and an outstanding 12 sixes.

Naman Ojha's 69-ball century against Karnataka in Indore during the 2014-15 Ranji Trophy is the third-fastest in the tournament's annals. Ojha's innings of 115 off 81 balls played a pivotal role in helping Madhya Pradesh secure a draw in the match.

Eklavya Dwivedi of Uttar Pradesh secured the fourth-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history, achieving the feat in just 72 balls against Railways in Delhi. Dwivedi's unbeaten 102 off 73 balls, featuring 15 fours and 3 sixes, led Uttar Pradesh to a triumphant victory by 7 wickets.

Rishabh Pant reappears in the top list with the fifth-fastest century in 82 balls against Jharkhand in Thiruvananthapuram during the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy. Pant's innings showcased his aggressive play, concluding with an impressive total of 117 runs off 106 balls, embellished with 9 fours and 8 sixes.

Riyan Parag etched his name in the record books by smashing the second-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history, reaching the milestone in just 56 balls.

Parag's exceptional innings featured an astounding 12 sixes, setting a new record for the highest number of sixes in a Ranji Trophy innings.

Despite a meagre score of 8 in the first innings, Parag showcased resilience and skill, bouncing back with a stunning 155 off 87 balls in the second innings.

Riyan Parag now stands among the elite few who have crafted the fastest centuries in Ranji Trophy, joining the likes of Rishabh Pant in the top century list.

Parag's remarkable innings of 155 off 87 balls is now the second-highest individual score for Assam in the history of Ranji Trophy, showcasing his leadership and batting prowess.