From Harry Brook To Virender Sehwag: Top 10 Fastest Triple Centuries In Test Cricket History - In Pics

The fastest triple century in Test cricket history belongs to Virender Sehwag. His blistering 319 off 304 balls against South Africa in Chennai featured 42 fours and 5 sixes, at a strike rate of 104.93.  

England’s Harry Brook achieved his first triple century in just 310 balls during the Multan Test in October 2024. His explosive 317-run knock helped England post a mammoth total against Pakistan.  

Australian opener Matthew Hayden's monumental 380 against Zimbabwe came off 362 balls. His innings included 38 boundaries and 11 sixes, establishing the second-highest individual score in Test cricket.  

Sehwag’s second appearance on this list comes from his legendary "Multan Sultan" knock of 309 against Pakistan. He reached the 300-run mark in just 364 balls, leading India to a historic victory.  

Karun Nair’s sensational triple century came in just his third Test match. Reaching the milestone in 381 balls, he remains one of the two Indian players to achieve this feat.  

David Warner’s triple century against Pakistan in 2019 took 389 balls. His knock of 335 runs came at a crucial moment, helping Australia secure an innings victory at the Adelaide Oval.  

Chris Gayle’s second triple century in Test cricket came against Sri Lanka, where he faced 393 balls to notch a thunderous 333. His power-hitting was on full display with 34 boundaries and 9 sixes.  

Brian Lara, already a legend, set the world record for the highest individual Test score with his unbeaten 400 against England. He reached his triple century in just 404 balls during this epic innings.  

Lawrence Rowe’s triple century against England in Bridgetown came in 430 balls, securing his place among West Indies' greatest Test cricketers. His 302-run innings featured 36 fours and a six.  

Inzamam-ul-Haq’s incredible 329-run innings against New Zealand in 2002 took just 436 balls, making him one of four Pakistani players to achieve a Test triple century.