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Rishabh Pant: 48 balls
The fastest century in Ranji Trophy history is Rishabh Pant’s 48-ball hundred for Delhi against Jharkhand in Thiruvananthapuram in the 2016-17 season, still the only Ranji hundred under 50 balls. Assam’s Rajesh Borah (1987-88) and Riyan Parag (2023-24) share second place with 56 balls. No faster hundred has been scored since, including in the 2026-27 season under way.
Fastest Centuries in Ranji Trophy: Full List
| Rank | Player | Balls | Team v opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | 48 | Delhi v Jharkhand | Thiruvananthapuram | 2016-17 |
| 2= | Rajesh Borah | 56 | Assam v Tripura | Guwahati | 1987-88 |
| 2= | Riyan Parag | 56 | Assam v Chhattisgarh | Raipur | 2023-24 |
| 4 | Reuben Paul | 60 | Tamil Nadu v Goa | Chennai | 1995-96 |
| 5 | Rajat Patidar | 68 | Madhya Pradesh v Haryana | Indore | 2024-25 |
| 6 | Naman Ojha | 69 | Madhya Pradesh v Karnataka | Indore | 2014-15 |
| 7 | Eklavya Dwivedi | 72 | Uttar Pradesh v Railways | – | 2014-15 |
| 8 | Rishabh Pant | 82 | Delhi v Jharkhand (1st innings) | Thiruvananthapuram | 2016-17 |
Rishabh Pant: 48 Balls (2016-17)
Pant’s 48-ball hundred against Jharkhand in Thiruvananthapuram (Thumba) in November 2016 broke Naman Ojha’s 69-ball record by 21 balls. He had already made an 82-ball hundred in the first innings of the same match, so one game produced two entries on this list. Earlier that season he had also hit 308 against Maharashtra.
Riyan Parag and Rajesh Borah: 56 Balls
Two Assam batters share second place. Rajesh Borah reached three figures in 56 balls against Tripura in Guwahati in 1987-88. Riyan Parag matched him in January 2024 against Chhattisgarh in Raipur, hitting 12 sixes in a 155 off 86 balls while trying to save the game.
Reuben Paul: 60 Balls (1995-96)
Tamil Nadu’s Reuben Paul hit a 60-ball hundred against Goa in Chennai in 1995-96, one of the quickest in the competition for two decades.
Rajat Patidar: 68 Balls (2024-25)
Madhya Pradesh’s Rajat Patidar hit a 68-ball hundred against Haryana in Indore in October 2024 on his way to 159 off 102 balls, edging out Naman Ojha’s 69-ball effort for the same state. It is the fastest Ranji hundred by a Madhya Pradesh batter.
Other Recent Ranji Trophy Batting Records
- Fastest fifty in first-class history (2025-26): Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary reached 50 off 11 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in Surat on 9 November 2025, hitting eight sixes in a row, six of them in one over.
- Quadruple century (2026-27): Mizoram’s Chinmay Sutar made 400 not out off 517 balls against Nagaland on 19 October 2026, in only his second first-class match. He is only the second batter to reach 400 in a Ranji innings, after Bhausaheb Nimbalkar’s 443* in 1948.
- Quick double hundred (2025-26): Prithvi Shaw reached 200 off 141 balls for Maharashtra against Chandigarh on his way to 222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the fastest century in Ranji Trophy history?
Rishabh Pant, off 48 balls for Delhi against Jharkhand in Thiruvananthapuram in the 2016-17 season.
Who has the second-fastest century in the Ranji Trophy?
Rajesh Borah (1987-88) and Riyan Parag (2023-24) share second place with 56-ball centuries, both for Assam.
What is the fastest fifty in the Ranji Trophy?
Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary hit an 11-ball fifty against Arunachal Pradesh on 9 November 2025, the fastest in first-class cricket history.
What is the highest individual score in the Ranji Trophy?
Bhausaheb Nimbalkar’s 443 not out for Maharashtra in 1948. Mizoram’s Chinmay Sutar became the second batter to reach 400, with 400 not out against Nagaland in October 2026.
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