On June 17, 2024, Sahil Chauhan of Estonia set a new record for the fastest century in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, reaching 100 runs in just 27 balls during a match against Cyprus at the Happy Valley Ground in Episkopi.
Chauhan’s explosive innings included 18 sixes, setting a new record for the most sixes in a men’s T20I innings.
His unbeaten 144 runs off 41 balls were instrumental in Estonia successfully chasing down Cyprus’s total of 191/7.
This remarkable performance surpassed the previous fastest T20I century record of 33 balls, set by Namibia’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton in February 2024, and also eclipsed Chris Gayle’s 30-ball century in the Indian Premier League in 2013, making Chauhan’s century the fastest in all T20 cricket formats.
Chauhan’s achievement highlights his exceptional talent and has earned him a prominent place in cricket history.
2. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)-33 balls
On October 23, 2024, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier B tournament in Nairobi, Kenya, Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe scored an unbeaten 133 runs off 43 balls against The Gambia.
Raza’s century, achieved in just 33 balls, is the fastest by a player from an ICC full-member nation, surpassing the previous record held by India’s Rohit Sharma, who scored a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017.
This innings contributed to Zimbabwe setting a new record for the highest team total in T20I cricket, posting 344 for 4, and securing a 290-run victory over The Gambia, the largest winning margin in T20I history.
Raza’s performance included 15 sixes, and he became the first Zimbabwean player to score a T20I century.
This remarkable achievement highlights Raza’s explosive batting capabilities and his significant contribution to Zimbabwean cricket.
3. David Miller (South Africa)-35 balls
On October 29, 2017, during the second T20 International against Bangladesh at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, South Africa, David Miller scored the fastest century in T20I history at that time, reaching 100 runs in just 35 balls.
Miller’s explosive innings included 7 fours and 9 sixes, propelling South Africa to a total of 224 for 4 in their 20 overs.
Notably, he scored 31 runs in the 19th over, hitting five consecutive sixes off Mohammad Saifuddin.
This remarkable performance surpassed the previous fastest T20I century record of 45 balls, set by fellow South African Richard Levi against New Zealand in 2012.
Miller’s century remains one of the fastest in T20I history, showcasing his exceptional power-hitting abilities.
4. Rohit Sharma (India)-35 balls
On December 22, 2017, during the second T20 International against Sri Lanka at Holkar Stadium in Indore, India, Rohit Sharma equaled the record for the fastest century in T20I cricket at that time, reaching 100 runs in just 35 balls.
Sharma’s explosive innings included 12 fours and 10 sixes, propelling India to a formidable total of 260 for 5 in their 20 overs.
This remarkable performance matched the previous fastest T20I century record set by South Africa’s David Miller, who also scored a 35-ball century against Bangladesh in October 2017.
Sharma’s innings remains one of the fastest centuries in T20I history, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess and ability to dominate the game’s shortest format.
On August 30, 2019, during the Continental Cup match against Turkey at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Ilfov County, Romania, Sudesh Wickramasekara of the Czech Republic equaled the record for the fastest century in T20 International (T20I) cricket at that time, reaching 100 runs in just 35 balls.
Wickramasekara’s explosive innings concluded with an unbeaten 104 runs off 36 balls, featuring 8 fours and 10 sixes.
This remarkable performance contributed to the Czech Republic’s commanding total of 278 for 4 in their 20 overs, which was the highest team total in T20I cricket at that time.
Wickramasekara’s century matched the previous fastest T20I century record of 35 balls, a feat achieved by South Africa’s David Miller against Bangladesh in October 2017 and India’s Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka in December 2017.
This innings showcased Wickramasekara’s exceptional power-hitting abilities and placed him among the elite players in T20I cricket history.
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