AB de Villiers' record for scoring 100 in the fewest balls has been broken by Yuzvendra Chahal. Chahal achieved the feat in 29 balls, completing Kevin Pietersen's 'Score 100' challenge.
What happened?
Yuzvendra Chahal took on the 'Score 100' challenge on Kevin Pietersen's YouTube channel and broke AB de Villiers' existing record.
The challenge
The challenge involves facing 50 balls with delivery speed increasing by 1 mph per ball, designed to test even the world's best batters at their limit.
Chahal reached the milestone having been dismissed not once but twice along the way. The challenge's format allows batting to continue after dismissals with a run penalty.
Yuzvendra Chahal's achievement
Chahal's achievement is all the more spectacular given his sparse batting record. In 14 IPL seasons, he has scored exactly 37 runs, with a highest score of 8.
He has never hit a four or a six in T20 franchise cricket. The contrast with his bowling record makes the whole episode all the more remarkable.
The video has drawn millions of views since being posted, with cricket fans worldwide reacting with delight.
Chahal's international batting record is equally sparse, with negligible runs in 73 ODIs and 80 T20Is.
His finest moment with the bat came in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, where he managed his highest first-class score of 48 off 152 balls for Haryana against Uttar Pradesh.
The record broken
AB de Villiers, regarded by many as the most destructive batter of his generation, had previously set the benchmark before Chahal arrived and claimed it.
The record was broken on a recent date, with Chahal completing the challenge in 29 balls.
The achievement has been recognized by cricket fans and experts alike, with many praising Chahal's determination and skill.
Chahal's bowling record is impressive, with 6/25 in Bengaluru ranking as the third-best T20I bowling performance in cricket history.
His 6/42 at the MCG made him the first spinner to take a six-wicket haul on Australian soil.
Now, he holds a batting record too, thanks to his completion of Kevin Pietersen's 'Score 100' challenge.