IND-W vs SA-W, One-off Test: Shafali Varma scores fastest century in Women’s Tests

The 20-year-old completed her hundred off 113 balls to break the record of 137 balls set by Janette Brittin in 1984.

India Women’s Shafali Verma plays a shot during the one-off test cricket match between India Women and South Africa Women, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. | Photo Credit: PTI

India Women opener Shafali Verma recorded the fastest century in Women’s Tests during the match against South Africa Women in Chepauk on Friday.

The 20-year-old completed her hundred off 113 balls to break the record of 137 balls set by Janette Brittin in 1984.

Fellow opener Smriti Mandhana also completed her century immediately after. off 122 balls, to move into second on the list.

Fastest Hundreds in Women’s Tests

113 balls - Shafali Verma (IND) vs South Africa (Chennai, 2024)*

122 balls - Smriti Mandhana (IND) vs South Africa (Chennai, 2024)*

137 balls - Janette Brittin (ENG) vs Australia (Perth, 1984)

146 balls - Laura Newton (ENG) vs New Zealand (Scarborough, 2004)

148 balls - Annabel Sutherland (AUS) vs England (Nottingham, 2023)