Fastest Century in T20: Complete List of Record-Breaking Innings

One of the most difficult and incredible achievements in Twenty20 cricket is reaching a century, but it’s much more difficult to do it while maintaining a high strike rate. But time and again, some trend-setting batters came onto the cricketing horizon and showed the world that this herculean task can be fulfilled. Fans have witnessed countless times when such batters deliver power-packed hits on the cricket field in high-octane matches, reaching a century in no time. Over the years, players have redefined the limits of power-hitting, breaking records for the fastest century in T20. From global tournaments to intense IPL matches, the competition for the fastest century in T20 cricket continues to captivate fans. In this blog, we will look at the fastest century in T20 scored in the least balls, setting new records. We will also see remarkable performances by the batters, which are a treat to the eyes of every cricket lover. 

What is the Fastest Century in T20?

The 33-year-old Sahil Chauhan, who struck the fastest T20 century in just 27 balls for Estonia against Cyprus on June 17, 2024, holds the record for the fastest T20 century. The Indian-origin Estonian cricketer hit 6, 4, and 6 in the first three legal deliveries he faced, from Buddika Mahesh. 

With only nine runs scored, he appeared to be the savior for the Estonian national cricket team, as both of the opening batters were removed within eight deliveries. In the process, Chauhan also topped the table for the most sixes (18) in an innings in men’s Twenty20 International innings. He jointly shares this record with Chris Gayle.

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Fastest Century in IPL

Fastest Century in T20Is

In the Twenty20 International, Sahil Chauhan tops the list with a century in 27 balls against Estonia. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Sikandar Raza share the second position with 33 balls. 

1. Sahil Chauhan- 14 Balls

Sahil Chauhan scored a century in 14 balls for Estonia against Cyprus in a match on 17/06/2024. The game was played in Episkopi, where Chauhan scored an unbeaten 144 off 41 balls, including 18 maximums and 6 boundaries. 

2. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton – 33 Balls

In a Namibia vs Nepal match, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 101 runs off 36 balls for Namibia. Playing at a strike rate of 280.55, he scored 11 boundaries and 8 sixes. The match was played on February 27, 2024, in Kirtipur. 

3. Sikandar Raza – 33

Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe’s captain, struck 133* off 43 balls during their match against Gambia in Nairobi. He hit 15 maximums and 7 boundaries. 

4. Kushal Malla

Kushal Malla scored an undefeated 137 off 50 balls in a match for Nepal vs Mongolia on September 27, 2023, in Hangzhou. His innings contributed significantly to Nepal’s total of 314. 

5. DA Miller

South Africa’s David Miller holds the fourth-fastest century mark in T20 internationals. In 2017, he only needed 35 balls to reach his 100 against Bangladesh.  That he was dumped on zero is interesting.

6. Rohit Sharma

In the 2017 Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in Indore, Rohit Sharma, the opener of the Indian cricket team, tied Miller’s record.  Days after achieving his third double-century in ODIs, Rohit produced another spectacular knock.

7. S Wickramasekara

In a Twenty20 match against Turkey in 2019, the talented cricketer S Wickramasekara from the Czech Republic scored a 35-ball century, including 9 maximums. 

Conclusion

T20 cricket has evolved as a fast-paced format that perfectly captures contemporary cricket. With young players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, and Dewald Brevis, it is expected that Sahil Chauhan’s record of the fastest century in T20 to be broken soon. 

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