Which Cricketer made the fastest double-century in test Cricket ?
A ) Craig Macmillan
B ) Shahid Afridi
C ) Nathan Astle
D ) Herschelle Gibbs
Answer : Nathan Astle
Nathan Astle holds two records – scoring the fastest double century in Test cricket and the second highest individual score in the fourth innings of a Test match
A ) Craig Macmillan
B ) Shahid Afridi
C ) Nathan Astle
D ) Herschelle Gibbs
Answer : Nathan Astle
Nathan Astle holds two records – scoring the fastest double century in Test cricket and the second highest individual score in the fourth innings of a Test match
| Balls | Batsman | Match | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | NJ Astle | New Zealand v England | Christchurch | 2001-02 |
| 168 | V Sehwag | India v Sri Lanka | Mumbai | 2009-10 |
| 182 | V Sehwag | India v Pakistan | Lahore | 2005-06 |
| 194 | V Sehwag | India v South Africa | Chennai | 2008 |
| 211 | HH Gibbs | South Africa v Pakistan | Cape Town | 2002-03 |
| 212 | AC Gilchrist | Australia v South Africa | Johannesburg | 2001-02 |
| 220 | IT Botham | England v India | The Oval | 1982 |
| 222 | V Sehwag | India v Pakistan | Multan | 2003-04 |
| 227 | V Sehwag | India v Sri Lanka | Galle | 2008 |
| 229 | PA de Silva | Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | Colombo (PSS) | 2002 |
