Test Cricket is the oldest format of cricket, in which the patience, grit, and resilience of players get tested. Playing tests is always considered a tough challenge. Nevertheless, some cricketers, such as Sehwag and Gilchrist, played with an approach that made the opposition defensive and on the back foot. So, in this article, we are going over the 'Top 10 Fastest Double Centuries in Test Cricket'.
1. Nathan Astle
Nathan Astle was one of the most destructive all-rounders from New Zealand who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Astle played one of the best knocks of his career against England, scoring 222 runs. Chasing a target of 550 runs, Astle smacked a double ton in just 153 balls. In the 4th inning, with the score reaching 333-9, Astle put together a 118-run partnership with Chris Cairns. In his 168-ball knock, Astle smashed 28 boundaries and 11 gigantic sixes.
2. Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes is one of the most destructive all-rounders from England who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Stokes played one of the best knocks of his career against South Africa, scoring 258 runs. Batting first, England piled up 629 runs on a road of a pitch, with Stokes smacking a double ton in just 163 balls. In the 1st innings, with the score reaching 223-5, Stokes put together a 399-run partnership with Jonny Bairstow. In his 198-ball knock, Stokes smashed 30 boundaries and 11 monstrous sixes.
3. Virender Sehwag
Virendra Sehwag was one of the most destructive players from India who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Sehwag played one of the best knocks of his career against Sri Lanka, scoring 293 runs. In the 2nd innings, India piled up 726 runs on a road of a pitch, with Sehwag smacking a double ton in just 168 balls. In the 2nd innings, with the score reaching 221-1, he put together a 237-run partnership with Dravid. In his 254-ball knock, Sehwag smashed 40 boundaries and seven huge sixes. Notably, he also smacked double tons in 182 and 194 balls.
4. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum was one of the most destructive players from New Zealand who could easily walk into any playing eleven. McCullum played one of the best knocks of his career against Pakistan, scoring 202 runs. In the 2nd innings, New Zealand piled up 690 runs on a road of a pitch, with McCullum smacking a double ton in just 186 balls. In the 2nd innings, with the score reaching 51-1, McCullum put together a 297-run partnership with Kane Williamson. In his 188-ball knock, McCullum smashed 21 boundaries and 11 gigantic sixes.
5. Ollie Pope
Ollie Pope is a player from England who mostly plays very fierce cricket. Pope made a tremendous double ton against Ireland, getting 205 runs. In the second innings of their game, England scored 524 runs with Pope hitting double in just 207 balls. In the second innings, with the score reaching 109-1, Pope made a strong partnership of 252 runs with Ben Duckett. Notably, in his 208-ball knock, Pope smashed 23 boundaries and three big sixes.
6. Herschelle Gibbs
Herschelle Gibbs was one of the most destructive players from South Africa who could make it into any playing eleven. Gibbs played one of the best knocks of his career against Pakistan, scoring 228 runs. Batting first, South Africa piled up 620 runs on a road of a pitch, with Gibbs smacking a double ton in just 211 balls. Gibbs stitched a 368-run partnership with Graeme Smith. In his 240-ball knock, Gibbs hit 29 boundaries and six gigantic sixes.
7. Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist was one of the most destructive players from Australia who could make it into any playing eleven. Gilchrist played one of the best knocks of his career against South Africa, scoring 204 runs. Batting first, Australia piled up 652 runs on a road of a pitch, with Gilchrist smacking a double ton in just 212 balls. With the score reading 293-5, Gilchrist put together a 317-run partnership with Damien Martyn. In his 213-ball knock, Gilchrist hit 19 boundaries and eight huge sixes.
8. Ian Botham
Ian Botham was one of the most destructive all-rounders from England who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Botham played one of the best knocks of his career against India, scoring 208 runs. Batting first, England piled up 594 runs on a road of a pitch, with Botham smacking a double ton in just 220 balls. In the 1st innings, with the score reaching 185-3, Botham put together a 176-run partnership with Allan Lamb. In his 226-ball knock, Botham smashed 19 boundaries and four monstrous sixes.
9. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle was one of the most destructive players from West Indies who could easily walk into any playing eleven. Gayle played one of the best knocks of his career against Sri Lanka, scoring 333 runs. Batting first, West Indies piled up 580 runs on a road of a pitch, with Gayle smacking a double ton in just 221 balls. In the 1st innings, with the score reaching 110-1, Gayle put together a 196-run partnership with Darren Bravo. In his 437-ball knock, Gayle smashed 34 boundaries and nine monstrous sixes.
10. Aravinda de Silva
Aravinda de Silva was one of the most destructive all-rounders from Sri Lanka who could easily walk into any all-time playing eleven. Aravinda played one of the best knocks of his career against Bangladesh, scoring 206 runs. In the second innings, Sri Lanka piled up 541 runs on a road of a pitch, with Aravinda smacking a double ton in just 229 balls. In the 2nd innings, with the score reaching 206-4, Aravinda put together a solid 234-run partnership along with Sanath Jayasuriya. In his 234-ball knock, Aravinda smashed 28 boundaries and a gigantic six.
