Top 22 Fastest Century In T20 Cricket (2024 List)

Cricket has evolved dramatically since the introduction of the T20 format. It’s faster and more exciting than ever before. Batsmen are hitting centuries quicker than we thought possible. These fastest centuries in T20 are happening more often now. 

In this article, we’ll look at the fastest centuries in T20 cricket. We’ll show you who hit the most explosive innings in T20 history.

Top 22 Fastest Century In T20

The T20 format has produced some truly remarkable batting performances. Here’s a look at the top 22 fastest centuries in T20 cricket:

S.N.	Player Name	Balls	Team	Opponent	Venue	Date
1	Sahil Chauhan	27	Estonia	Cyprus	Happy Valley Ground	17/06/2024
2	Urvil Patel	28	Gujarat	Tripura	Emerald Heights School, Indore	27/11/2024
3	Chris Gayle	30	RCB	Pune Warriors	Chinnaswamy Stadium	23/04/2013
4	Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton	33	Namibia	Nepal	Kirtipur	27/02/2024
5	Sikandar Raza	33	Zimbabwe	Gambia	Ruaraka	23/10/2024
6	Kushal Malla	34	Nepal	Mongolia	Hangzhou	27/09/2023
7	David Miller	35	South Africa	Bangladesh	Potchefstroom	29/10/2017
8	Rohit Sharma	35	India	Sri Lanka	Indore	22/12/2017
9	Sudesh Wickramasekara	35	Czech Republic	Turkey	Ilfov County	30/08/2019
10	Sivakumar Periyalwar	39	Romania	Turkey	Ilfov County	29/08/2019
11	Zeeshan Kukikhel	39	Hungary	Austria	Lower Austria	05/06/2022
12	Johnson Charles	39	West Indies	South Africa	Centurion	26/03/2023
13	Sanju Samson	40	India	Bangladesh	Hyderabad	12/10/2024
14	K Kadowaki-Fleming	40	Japan	South Korea	Sano	15/10/2022
15	Ollie Hairs	40	Scotland	Italy	Edinburgh	24/07/2023
16	Hamish Gardiner	41	Scotland	Netherlands	Dublin (Malahide)	16/09/2019
17	Shaheryar Butt	41	Belgium	Czech Republic	Walferdange	29/08/2020
18	Hazratullah Zazai	42	Afghanistan	Ireland	Dehradun	23/02/2019
19	Liam Livingstone	42	England	Pakistan	Nottingham	17/07/2021
20	Jean-Pierre Kotze	43	Namibia	Botswana	Windhoek	20/08/2019
21	Quinton de Kock	43	South Africa	West Indies	Centurion	26/03/2023
22	Josh Inglis	43	Australia	Scotland	Edinburgh	06/09/2024

Fastest Century In T20

Let’s know more about the top 10  fastest T20 centuries and their innings achieving this feat. 

1. Sahil Chauhan (27 balls)

Sahil Chauhan, playing for Estonia, shocked the cricket world with his incredible 27-ball century against Cyprus on June 17, 2024. Chasing a target of 192, Estonia was in trouble early on. But Chauhan turned the game around with his explosive batting. He smashed a record 18 sixes and 6 fours in his innings of 144 off just 41 balls, leading Estonia to a stunning victory.

2. Urvil Patel (28 Balls)

Urvil Patel made history by scoring the fastest T20 century by an Indian batter. He reached his hundred in just 28 balls during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Tripura on November 27, 2024, in Indore. This incredible knock broke Rishabh Pant’s record of a 32-ball century and became the second-fastest hundred in T20 cricket, just behind Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan. Patel’s innings was a remarkable display of power and skill.

2. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (33 balls)

Namibia’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton set a new record (at the time) with his 33-ball century against Nepal on February 27, 2024. It was a remarkable performance, especially considering it was his first T20I fifty-plus score. Loftie-Eaton reached his fifty in 18 balls and then accelerated even more, taking just 15 more balls to reach his hundred. His innings of 101 off 36 balls included 11 fours and 8 sixes.

3. Sikandar Raja (33 Balls)

Sikandar Raza made history by scoring the fastest T20I century by a Test-playing nation’s player, smashing 100* off just 33 balls against Gambia during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier. His blistering innings included 7 fours and 15 sixes, surpassing the previous 35-ball records of David Miller and Rohit Sharma. Raza’s unbeaten knock powered Zimbabwe to a staggering 344/4, the highest T20I team score, marking a new high in T20I records for a Test nation.

4. Kushal Malla (34 balls)

Nepal’s Kushal Malla lit up the Asian Games with a 34-ball century against Mongolia on September 27, 2023. At just 19 years old, Malla became the second-youngest player to score a T20I century. His explosive innings of 137 not out off 50 balls featured 12 sixes and 8 fours, helping Nepal post a record total of 314/3.

5. David Miller (35 balls)

South Africa’s David Miller smashed a 35-ball hundred against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom on October 29, 2017. Miller’s unbeaten 101 off 36 balls included 7 fours and 9 sixes. His explosive batting in the death overs propelled South Africa to a formidable total of 224/4, which proved too much for Bangladesh to chase.

6. Rohit Sharma (35 balls)

Indian opener Rohit Sharma equaled Miller’s record with a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore on December 22, 2017. Rohit’s innings of 118 off 43 balls was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring 12 fours and 10 sixes. His efforts helped India post their highest T20I total of 260/5, which they easily defended.

7. Sudesh Wickramasekara (35 balls)

Czech Republic’s Sudesh Wickramasekara joined the 35-ball century club against Turkey on August 30, 2019. His unbeaten 104 off 36 balls, with 8 fours and 10 sixes, was the cornerstone of the Czech Republic’s massive total of 278/4. This innings showcased the growing talent in emerging cricket nations.

8. Sivakumar Periyalwar (39 balls)

Romania’s Sivakumar Periyalwar blasted a 39-ball hundred against Turkey on August 29, 2019. His innings of 105 not out off 40 balls included 12 fours and 6 sixes. Periyalwar’s century helped Romania post a daunting total of 226/6, which proved far too much for Turkey to chase.

9. Zeeshan Kukikhel (39 balls)

Hungary’s Zeeshan Kukikhel matched Periyalwar’s feat with a 39-ball century against Austria on June 5, 2022. Opening the innings, Kukikhel’s explosive 137 off 49 balls, including 7 fours and 15 sixes, single-handedly powered Hungary’s successful chase of Austria’s 196/6.

10. Johnson Charles (39 balls)

West Indies batsman Johnson Charles smashed a 39-ball ton against South Africa in Centurion on March 26, 2023. His innings of 118 off 46 balls, featuring 10 fours and 11 sixes, helped West Indies post a massive 258/5. Despite this incredible effort, South Africa managed to chase down the target, setting a new record for the highest successful chase in T20Is.

11. Sanju Samson (40 balls)

This is the recent entry in this list. India’s Sanju Samson recorded his maiden T20I century off just 40 balls against Bangladesh on October 12, 2024. This innings helped India post a total of 297/6, which is the second-highest T20 total of all time. Bangladesh failed to achieve this total and lost the game by a huge margin of 133 runs. 

Fastest Centuries In T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup has seen some incredible batting performances over the years. Here are the top 5 fastest centuries in T20 World Cup history:

S.N.	Player Name	Balls	Team	Opponent	Venue	Date
1	Chris Gayle	47	West Indies	England	Mumbai	16/03/2016
2	Chris Gayle	50	West Indies	South Africa	Johannesburg	11/09/2007
3	Brendon McCullum	51	New Zealand	Bangladesh	Pallekele	21/09/2012
4	Rilee Rossouw	52	South Africa	Bangladesh	Sydney	27/10/2022
5	Ahmed Shehzad	58	Pakistan	Bangladesh	Dhaka	30/03/2014

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Conclusion: Sahil Chauhan Hits The Fastest Ton In T20 In Just 27 Balls

The evolution of T20 cricket has pushed batsmen to new heights, resulting in faster centuries and more explosive innings. From established stars like Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma to emerging talents from Associate nations, the list of fastest T20 centuries showcases the global appeal and competitive nature of the format.

As T20 cricket continues to grow and new talents emerge, we can expect to see even more breathtaking batting performances in the future. The current record of 27 balls, set by Sahil Chauhan, may seem unbeatable, but the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket means that records are made to be broken.

These rapid-fire centuries not only entertain fans but also challenge bowlers to innovate and adapt. The ongoing battle between bat and ball ensures that T20 cricket remains an exciting and dynamic format, captivating audiences worldwide.