List of Fastest Hundreds in T20Is

Fastest 100 in T20

In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, where every ball matters, scoring a century in this format is a rare achievement requiring exceptional skill, precision, and power. Let’s explore some of the fastest centuries in T20 International history, highlighting players who have delivered unforgettable performances.

Sahil Chauhan from Estonia holds the record for the fastest century in T20 Internationals. He reached the milestone in just 27 balls against Cyprus on June 16, 2024, during a remarkable innings of 144 runs off 44 balls, which included six fours and 18 sixes.

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Sikandar Raza share the second spot for the fastest T20I centuries, each reaching the landmark in just 33 balls.

Fastest 100 in T20i

Chris Gayle, the pioneer of T20 batting brilliance, was the first player to score a century in T20 Internationals. He achieved this milestone in 50 balls against South Africa during the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 2007.

Here’s the complete list of the fastest centuries in T20 International cricket-

Rank Player (Team) Balls Opponent Venue Date
1 Sahil Chauhan (Estonia) 27 Cyprus Episkopi 17/06/2024
2 Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (Namibia) 33 Nepal Kirtipur 27/02/2024
3 Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) 33 Gambia Nairobi (Ruaraka) 23/10/2024
4 Kushal Malla (Nepal) 34 Mongolia Hangzhou 27/09/2023
5 David Miller (South Africa) 35 Bangladesh Potchefstroom 29/10/2017
6 Rohit Sharma (India) 35 Sri Lanka Indore 22/12/2017
7 S Wickramasekara (Czech Republic) 35 Turkey Ilfov County 30/08/2019
8 Abhishek Sharma (India) 37 England Mumbai 30/08/2019
9 S Periyalwar (Romania) 39 Turkey Ilfov County 29/08/2019
10 Zeeshan Kukikhel (Hungary) 39 Austria Lower Austria 05/06/2022
11 Johnson Charles

(West Indies)

39 South Africa Centurion 26/03/2023
12 K Kadowaki-Fleming (Japan) 40 South Korea Sano 15/10/2022
13 Ollie Hairs (Scotland) 40 Italy Edinburgh 24/07/2023
14 Sanju Samson (India) 40 Bangladesh Hyderabad 12/10/2024
15 Faisal Khan (Saudi Arabia) 40 Cambodia Doha 25/11/2024
16 HG Munsey (Scotland) 41 Netherlands Dublin (Malahide) 16/09/2019
17 Shaheryar Butt (Belgium) 41 Czech Republic Walferdange 29/08/2020
18 Tilak Varma (India) 41 South Africa Johannesburg 15/11/2024
19 Hazratullah Zazai (Afghanistan) 42 Ireland Dehradun 23/02/2019
20 Liam Livingstone (England) 42 Pakistan Nottingham 17/07/2021
21 JP Kotze (Namibia) 43 Botswana Windhoek 20/08/2019
22 Quinton de Kock (South Africa) 43 West Indies Centurion 26/03/2023
23 Josh Inglis (Australia) 43 Scotland Edinburgh 06/09/2024
24 Aritra Dutta (Singapore) 44 Japan Bangkok 11/02/2024
25 Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka) 44 New Zealand Nelson 02/01/2025
26 RE Levi (South Africa) 45 New Zealand Hamilton 19/02/2012
27 Suryakumar Yadav (India) 45 Sri Lanka Rajkot 07/01/2023
28 Faf du Plessis (South Africa) 46 West Indies Johannesburg 11/01/2015
29 KL Rahul (India) 46 West Indies Lauderhill 27/08/2016
30 Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) 46 West Indies Mount Maunganui 29/11/2020

These players have showcased exceptional batting prowess, achieving centuries in remarkably few deliveries, thereby setting new benchmarks in T20 cricket history. Their ability to accelerate the run rate while maintaining consistency underscores their mastery of the game’s fast-paced nature. For more such interesting cricket records and updates keep following Cricket Bet Pro.

FAQs

Q: Who holds the record for the fastest T20I century?
Sahil Chauhan from Estonia scored the fastest T20I century in just 27 balls against Cyprus on June 17, 2024.

Q: Which players are tied for the second-fastest T20I century?
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (Namibia) and Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) both scored centuries in 33 balls.

Q: Who was the first player to score a century in T20Is?
Chris Gayle (West Indies) scored the first T20I century in 50 balls against South Africa in 2007.

Q: Which Indian player features on the list of fastest T20I centuries?
Rohit Sharma, Abhishek Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav are among the Indian players with fast T20I centuries, scoring in 35 and 45 balls, respectively.

Q: Which country has the most players on the fastest T20I centuries?
South Africa has multiple players, including David Miller, Quinton de Kock, and Faf du Plessis.

Q: Who scored a T20I century for Nepal, and in how many balls?
Kushal Malla from Nepal scored a T20I century in 34 balls against Mongolia on September 27, 2023.

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