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Viv Richards scores fastest test century of all time (1986)

Viv Richards scored the fastest ever Test century (110 not out from just 56 balls) against England in during the 1986 tour from England.

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This record was subsequently matched by Misbah and and overtaken by McCullum (54 ball century).

11 April 1986, 5th Test. Antigua.

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1985/86 WIN v ENG

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