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Top 10 Fastest Centuries In T20I Cricket

The Twenty20 International (T20I) format is the most entertaining format in cricket and has some of the fastest centuries. It is known for the action and all the explosive hitting the fans get to witness, as the format is much shorter compared to ODIs and Tests. This has led to batsmen going all-out right from the start and setting some unfathomable records. This article talks about some of the fastest centuries in T20I cricket history.

What Are The 10 Fastest Centuries In T20I Cricket?

10. Ollie Hairs (Scotland) – 40 Balls

OLLIE HAIRS Of Scotland Today Smashed 40 Ball Century In Europe Regional Finals Against Italy Which Is Fastest By Any Scotland Batter In T20I'S Surpassing Previous Fastest By Munsey In 41 Balls Against Netherlands.@CricketScotland #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/IHVCtS2JA0

— Daily Cricket (@dailycricketDC) July 24, 2023

Ollie Hairs is tied with Kento Kadowaki for 10th place in the list of fastest T20I centuries. The Scottish batsman reached the 100-run mark in just 40 balls. He ended up making 127 runs in just 53 balls and remained not out. He hit 14 fours and eight sixes in this fantastic innings.

10. Kento Kadowaki (Japan) – 40 Balls

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Kento Kadowaki is a Japanese cricketer and the second batsman on this list, which is tied for the 10th position. He scored a century in just 40 balls against South Korea on 15th October 2022, one of the fastest centuries ever. He ended up making 114 runs in 46 balls, ending with 10 fours, 10 sixes, and a strike rate of 247.82. This inning will go down in Japan’s cricket history as one of the best-ever performances.

7. Johnson Charles (West Indies) – 39 Balls

39 ball hundred by Johnson Charles, fastest ever by a West Indies batter in T20I.

History created by Charles. pic.twitter.com/lw2wWewjww

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 26, 2023

It would be impossible to complete this list without a West Indian being present. The Windies cricket team is known for their batting prowess and hitting skills, and that is exactly what Johnson Charles showcased on 26th March 2023 against South Africa. The batsman scored 118 runs in 46 balls, reaching the 100-run mark in just 39 balls. He ended the innings with 10 fours, 11 6s, and a strike rate of 256.52. Despite this fabulous innings, it was South Africa that ended up winning the match after chasing down a huge target of 259 in just 18.5 overs.

7. Zeeshan Kukikhel (Hungary) – 39 Balls

3rd T20I: HUNDRED! Zeeshan Kukikhel completes 100. (39b). 134/2 (11.5 Ovs). #AUTvHUN pic.twitter.com/F2CiJiTKZ2

— NDTV Live Scores (@CricketNDTVLive) June 5, 2022

Zeeshan Kukikhel is an opening batsman who plays for the Hungary cricket team. He had arguably his best-ever performance in a match against Austria on 5th June 2022. He hit a century in just 39 balls and made 137 runs in just 49 balls before losing his wicket. He scored seven fours and 15 sixes in that innings, ending with a strike rate of 279.59.

7. Sivakumar Periyalwar (Romania) – 39 Balls

Sivakumar Periyalwar is a Romanian batsman and the third cricketer on this list to have hit a 39-ball century. Periyalwar entered this list of fastest centuries on 29th August 2019 against Turkey. Romania ended up beating Turkey by a massive 173 runs due to the immaculate performance by Sivakumar Periyalwar. He made 105 runs in 40 balls and remained not out (reaching the 100-run mark in 39 balls).

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4. Sudesh Wickramasekara (Czech Republic) – 35 Balls

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Sudesh Wickramasekara is a batting all-rounder who represents the Czech Republic cricket team. Ironically, this match between the Czech Republic and Turkey took place just a day after Sivakumar Periyalwar had scored a 39-ball century against Turkey. It was Wickramasekara’s turn now, and he ended up hitting a century in just 35 balls, one of the fastest ever. He finished the innings with eight fours and 10 sixes, scoring 104 runs in 36 balls and remaining not out.

4. Rohit Sharma (India) – 35 Balls

Will be a Forever fan of Rohit sharma 35 ball century against Sri Lanka🥵 pic.twitter.com/Uw5a9hRSZg

— Pulkit🇮🇳 (@pulkit5Dx) November 22, 2023

Rohit Sharma is one of the best openers in the world. He is known for his hitting prowess, and he had one of his best-ever T20 performances against Sri Lanka on 22nd December 2017. Sharma hit 118 runs in 43 balls, reaching the 100-run mark in just 35 balls. He ended up with 12 fours, 10 sixes, and a strike rate of 274.42.

4. David Miller (South Africa) – 35 Balls

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David Miller showcased his class while finishing for South Africa. He had a stellar performance against Bangladesh on 29th October 2017. He walked in at number five and scored 101 runs in 36 balls, remaining not out till the end. He scored his century in just 35 balls with the help of seven fours and nine sixes, making it one of the fastest centuries in history. He ended with a strike rate of 280.55.

3. Kushal Malla (Nepal) – 34 Balls

🚨 DEMOLITION job in Hangzhou 😤🇳🇵

✅ Biggest win (by runs) in men's T20s
✅34-ball ton by Kushal Malla, fastest in T20Is going past David Miller & Rohit Sharma
✅ 9-ball fifty by Dipendra Singh Airee, fastest in T20s going past Yuvraj Singh & Chris Gayle #AsianGames2023 pic.twitter.com/8UPiDe9CXr

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 27, 2023

Kushal Malla is a cricketer from Nepal who had one of his career-best performances against Mongolia on 27th September 2023. He scored 137 runs in just 50 balls, ending with eight fours, 12 sixes, and a strike rate of 274.00. He achieved his century in just 34 balls, making this the third-fastest century in T20I cricket history.

2. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (Namibia) – 33 Balls

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Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton is a batting all-rounder who plays for the Namibia cricket team. He faced Nepal on 2727th February 2024 and put in a performance of a lifetime. He scored 101 runs in 36 balls, reaching the 100-run mark in just 33 balls. He scored 11 fours and eight sixes, ending his innings with a strike rate of 280.56.

1. Sahil Chauhan (Estonia) – 27 Balls

🚨 Historic moment in cricket! 🚨 Estonian Sahil Chauhan has shattered the record for the fastest T20 century, blazing his way to a 27-ball hundred against Cyprus. His explosive innings included 6 fours and 18 sixes, scoring 144 not out in just 41 balls. 🌟🏏 #Cricket #T20 pic.twitter.com/IXJ0hJc9ym

— Sports Social (@chaseyoursport) June 18, 2024

Sahil Chauhan set a new record for the fastest T20I century on 17th June 2024 against Cyprus. This record will surely not be broken for many years to come. He hit a century in 27 balls and ended his spectacular innings with 144 runs in 41 balls. The Estonian hit six fours and a whopping 18 sixes. He ended up hitting 144 runs at an unimaginable strike rate of 351.22. This record will surely be safe for many years to come.

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