On this Day in 1996, Shahid Afridi Smashed the Record for the Fastest ODI Hundred in 37 Balls

For more than 17 years, the fastest ODI century record was held by Shahid Afridi.

The honourable moments of Shahid’s career came in 1996. Afridi was playing only his second ODI, he hit century on just 37 deliveries against Sri Lanka.