List of Fastest Hundreds in T20Is

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.
Faizan, a seasoned cricket journalist with over 5 years of experience, has made contributions to renowned platforms like ESPNcricinfo, SportsKeeda, Times of India, and Hindustan Times where he covered the IPL and Indian Cricket Team. Using his expertise and experience, he started a new venture, a cricket betting information site, dedicated to delivering insightful analysis and updates to IPL Betting enthusiasts
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