The record for the fastest to 100 Test wickets is a notable achievement in cricket, showcasing exceptional skill and performance by bowlers. Here are the details of the fastest bowlers to reach this milestone:
| Sr | Player | Matches |
| 1. | George Alfred Lohmann (ENG) | 16 |
| 2. | Charlie Turner (AUS) | 17 |
| 3. | Sydney Barnes (ENG) | 17 |
| 4. | Prabath Jayasuriya (SL) | 17* |
| 5. | Clarence Grimmett (AUS) | 17 |
Fastest to 100 test wickets Bowlers
- George Alfred Lohmann (ENG) – George Alfred Lohmann, an English cricketer, holds the record for the fastest to 100 wickets, achieving this milestone in just 16 matches. This remarkable feat occurred during his career in the late 19th century, specifically between 1886 and 1896. He maintained an impressive bowling average of 10.76, which remains one of the lowest in Test cricket history for bowlers with significant wicket tallies.
- Charlie Turner (AUS) – Charlie Turner, an Australian cricketer, is notable for being the second-fastest bowler to reach 100 Test wickets, achieving this milestone in just 17 matches. His record was set during his Test career, which spanned from 1887 to 1895. Turner maintained an impressive bowling average of 16.53.
- Sydney Barnes (ENG) – Sydney Barnes, an iconic English cricketer, is renowned for his exceptional bowling prowess during the early 20th century. He holds the record for being the fastest bowler to reach 100 test wickets, achieving this milestone in just 17 matches. He has 189 wickets in just 27 matches.
- Prabath Jayasuriya – Prabath Jayasuriya has made headlines by becoming the joint second-fastest bowler to reach 100 matches, achieving this milestone in just 17 matches. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the first Test against South Africa in Durban, where he dismissed Tony de Zorzi to secure his 100th wicket.
- Clarence Grimmett – Clarrie Grimmett, a prominent Australian cricketer, holds the record for being the fastest bowler to reach 100 Test wickets, achieving this milestone in just 36 matches. This remarkable feat occurred during his career from 1924 to 1936, where he played a total of 37 test matches and took 216 wickets at an impressive average of 24.21 runs per wicket.
Also Read: Top 5 spinners with the most number of wickets in tests
These bowlers have demonstrated remarkable consistency and skill, making their names synonymous with rapid success in Test cricket bowling history.
