In 1920, Percy Fender set the record for the fastest authentic first-class cricket century, scoring a hundred in just thirty-five minutes while playing for Surrey against Northamptonshire. Despite other rapid centuries being noted, they lacked the genuine competitive spirit required to challenge Fender's achievement.
Fender’s incredible performance remains the ultimate benchmark for batting speed in cricket history, standing unbeaten after 106 years. The source notes that other fast centuries have occurred, but none meet the criteria to surpass Fender's record.
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