5 fastest centuries in Tests

#3 Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan) - 56 balls

Misbah-ul-Haq, former Pakistani batsman

Former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq was known for gulping out big overs in tricky situations, even in Tests. One of his finest performances came when the Australians toured UAE in 2014.

In the second Test of the series, the world witnessed some serious batting from the 40-year-old Pakistani skipper. Having scored a century in the first innings, Misbah arrived on the ground with full confidence. The need of the hour was to score quickly and put as many runs as possible for Aussies to chase. Azhar Ali was well set on the other end and they decided to have a go at the bowlers.

Misbah hit 20 runs off a single over from the leg-spinner Steve Smith to complete his 50 - the fastest ever in Tests off 21 balls. Being dropped at 4 by Siddle, he took full advantage of it. Hitting 5 sixes and 11 fours, he reached the triple figure mark in just 56 balls, equalling the 28-year-old record of Sir Viv Richards.