Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, and Corey Anderson (Source: AFP)The fifty-over format is considered a perfect amalgamation of the two formats: modern-day favourite T20s and the long-enduring Tests.Over the years, batters have redefined the style of batting in the 50-over format, combining aggression and the ability to bat throughout the innings. Talking about hundreds in ODIs, one cannot ignore the astonishing speed at which some of them have been scored. Thus, in this article, take a look at the list of players with the fastest 100 in ODIs.From AB de Villiers to Glenn Maxwell: Fastest 100 In ODIs5) Asif Khan: 100 off 41 balls, UAE vs NepalUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) batter Asif Khan on March 16, 2023, smashed a stunning 41-ball century against Nepal in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Kirtipur.It is the fifth fastest 100 in ODI history and the fastest by an Associate Nation player. Coming in at number seven, Asif’s explosive innings propelled UAE to a formidable total of 310/6. His knock was particularly brutal at the death, featuring 11 massive sixes and 4 fours.4) Glenn Maxwell: 100 off 40 balls, Australia vs NetherlandsThe Australian all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell, smashed the fastest century in the Men's Cricket World Cup and the fourth-fastest 100 in ODI history on October 25, 2023.He reached the milestone in just 40 balls against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. His explosive innings propelled Australia to a massive 309-run victory.Also read: Fastest 50 In T20IsComing to the crease in the 41st over, Maxwell dismantled the Dutch bowling attack to score his century in just 40 deliveries, shattering the previous World Cup record of 49 balls.3) Shahid Afridi: 100 off 37 balls, Pakistan vs Sri LankaLegendary Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi scored a world-record century in just 37 balls against Sri Lanka on October 4, 1996, in Nairobi. Playing in only his first international innings, the 16-year-old Afridi smashed 11 sixes and 6 fours, setting a record for the fastest 100 in ODIs that stood for over 17 years.He hit 11 massive sixes, tying the world record for the most sixes in an ODI innings at the time. Interestingly, Afridi didn't have his own proper bat and used the bat of his teammate and captain, Waqar Younis (which originally belonged to Sachin Tendulkar).2) Corey Anderson: 100 off 36 balls, New Zealand vs West IndiesA record that stood for more than 17 years was finally broken on New Year’s Day in 2014, when New Zealand’s Corey Anderson smashed the West Indies bowlers to score the fastest 100 in ODIs, now the second fastest. Anderson’s 36-ball ton eclipsed Shahid Afridi’s record.He blasted as many as 14 sixes, two behind Rohit Sharma’s then-held world record of 16, most sixes in an ODI innings. Lastly, Anderson finished unbeaten on 131.1) AB de Villiers: 100 off 31 balls, South Africa vs West IndiesOn January 18, 2015, AB de Villiers, aka Mr 360, set the world record for fastest 100 in ODIs, reaching the milestone in just 31 balls against the West Indies at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. In the pursuit, he also broke the record for the fastest ODI fifty, reaching the mark in just 16 balls.During the 2nd ODI of the 2014-15 series, de Villiers crushed the West Indies bowling attack with an unprecedented display of power hitting.His final score of 149 off just 44 deliveries was hit at a whopping strike rate of 338.62. He hit 9 fours and 16 maximums, joining the likes of Rohit Sharma for the joint-second most sixes in an ODI innings. (*All Stats Updated till June 24, 2026)Also read: KKR Veteran Manish Pandey Finds Top Gear In Maharaja T20 Trophy
