Top 7 fastest double centuries (200) by Indian batsmen in test cricket

Virender Sehwag holds the record for the highest score by an Indian batsman in test cricket.

Batting in test cricket is one of the most challenging things to do in the sporting world as to make a big score, a batsman has to withstand a bowling attack for hours in the heat. And not just a century, more often a batsman has to bat across days to amass a score over 200.

The Indian cricket team has a rich cricketing history in the longest format. From the legendary Sunil Gavaskar to Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and modern-day legend Virat Kohli, all these batsmen have established their legacy in the longest format through match-winning knocks where they doubled up their centuries.

There have also been Indian batsmen who have unleashed their beast mode and raced to a double ton. On that note, let’s take a look at the top seven fastest double centuries by Indian batters in the longest format.

Top seven fastest double centuries (200) by Indian batsmen in test cricket:

7. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 231 balls vs England, Rajkot, 2024

Young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a quickfire double century against the England cricket team in Rajkot in 2024.

Batting first, India made 445 runs after skipper Rohit Sharma played a wonderful knock of 131 runs. In reply, England scored 319 runs.

In the second innings, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a 231-ball double century. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 214 off 236 deliveries, which he scored with the help of 14 fours and 12 sixes. His knock helped the hosts set a target of 557 runs for England.

While chasing, England were all out for 122 and India won the game by 434 runs.

6. MS Dhoni – 231 balls vs Australia, Chennai, 2013

Former India captain MS Dhoni is the only Indian wicket-keeper batter to score a double century in test cricket so far. Dhoni achieved this historic feat against Australia in Chennai in 2013.

Australia made 380 runs in the first innings after Michael Clarke scored 130 off 246 balls. In reply, India notched up 572 after Dhoni thumped a 231-ball double century. The former captain went on to score 224 runs off 265 balls, hitting 24 fours and six maximums.

Australia were all out for 241 in the second innings and gave a target of just 50 runs to Team India. The hosts won the match by eight wickets. Dhoni was named Player of the Match for his memorable knock.

5. Virender Sehwag – 227 balls vs Sri Lanka, Galle, 2008

Former India opener Virender Sehwag rolled to a 227-ball double century against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2008 while India managed only 329 runs in their first innings.

In reply, Sri Lanka made 292 runs. In the second innings, Sehwag once again led a one-man fight for India with a gritty knock of 50 runs, which guided the side to 269 and set a target of 307 runs.

While chasing, Sri Lanka were bundled for 136 and lost the match by 170 runs. Sehwag was named Player of the Match for his stunning double century.

4. Virender Sehwag – 222 balls vs Pakistan, Multan, 2004

The India vs Pakistan test match in Multan in 2004 witnessed a historic feat as Virender Sehwag etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Indian batsman to hit a triple century in test cricket.

With India batting first, Sehwag hammered 309 runs to propel India to 675/5d. In reply, Pakistan were all out for 407 and 216 in their both innings. Team India won the Multan test by an innings and 52 runs.

Sehwag was adjudged Player of the Match for his blazing triple century.

3. Virender Sehwag – 194 balls vs South Africa, Chennai 2008

Virender Sehwag recorded the highest individual score in tests for India during the Chennai test against South Africa in March 2008.

Sehwag notched up his double century off just 194 balls in that innings. He then went on to score 319 off 304 deliveries, with 42 fours and five sixes.

The match, though, was drawn. Sehwag won the Player of the Match award for his memorable triple century.

2. Virender Sehwag – 182 balls vs Pakistan, Lahore, 2006

Sehwag, who was known for his aggressive batting, plundered an 182-ball double century against arch-rivals Pakistan in a match in Lahore in 2006. He ransacked 254 runs off 241 deliveries with 47 fours and one maximum.

The match was drawn after Pakistan made 679/7d and India scored 410/1 in their first innings respectively. Sehwag was named Player of the Match for his famous 254-run knock.

1. Virender Sehwag – 168 balls vs Sri Lanka, Mumbai, 2009

Virender Sehwag holds the record for the fastest double century by an Indian batsman in test cricket. He hit a 168-ball double hundred against Sri Lanka in Mumbai in 2009.

He finished the innings with 293 runs off 254 balls, made with 40 fours and seven sixes. Sehwag is the only Indian batter with three scores of 290 runs or more in test cricket.

India won this match by an innings and 24 runs. Sehwag was named Player of the Match for his glorious knock.

(All stats updated till 19th October, 2024)

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