List of Fastest Century in T20 Cricket

Fastest Century in T20

1. Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton’s fastest Century in 33 balls

The fastest century in the T20 cricket format is currently held by the Nambian player Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton against Nepal in the Asian Games 2023. Nicol achieved this milestone in just 33 balls and became the only player to do this.

2. Kushal Malla’s fastest century in 34 balls

Another fastest century in T20 was scored by Kushal Malla, who smashed a century off just 34 balls while playing for Nepal against Mongolia in the Asian Games 2023.

3. David Miller’s fastest century in 35 balls

South African cricket player David Miller is known for his aggressive batting style, with his aggressive shots around the ground he scored 100 runs in just 35 balls. It was a fantastic match for cricket lovers. David Miller’s rapid century in T20 cricket made history.

4. Rohit Sharma’s fastest century in 35 balls

The captain of the Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma is the well-known batsman in the world. Rohit hit the century in just 35 balls. His century was the combination of powerful strokes and long hits which was a treat for the cricket lovers. The ability to score quickly in the T20 format made him a key player.

5. Sudesh Wickramasekara’s fastest century in 35 balls

From the Czech Republic, Sudesh Wickramasekara is an outstanding player, he scored a century in 35 in T20 innings and entered his name in the record book. His aggressive approach in the match held the breath of the audience. For Czech cricket, Wickramasekara’s century was a noteworthy accomplishment. In that game, he displayed his excellent batting performance.

What is T20 Cricket?

T20 crickеt is characterized by its fast-paced and dynamic nature, featuring matches limited to just 20 overs pеr sidе. It emphasizes batting, innovativе bowling, and quick fiеlding, resulting in high-scoring contests and frequent sixes. With limitеd timе, it demands explosive performances, making it a thrilling and spеctator-friеndly format that has rеvolutionizеd crickеt, attracting a broadеr audiеncе and promoting еntеrtainmеnt through its fast-pacеd action. 

Significance of achieving a century in T20

Scoring a century in T20 cricket demands adaptability. Players must read the game and adjust their approach. In T20 cricket, extraordinary players have achieved this lightning-fast feat. Instead of lengthy matches, teams get just 20 overs to showcase their skills.

History of T20 Cricket

As the world sped up and attention spans shortened, cricket needed a shot of adrenaline to remain relevant. The first glimpse of this faster-paced format emerged in England in 2003, with county matches played over just 20 overs per side. This daring experiment soon caught fire and spread across the cricketing globe.

T20 cricket’s format and rules

Each team is granted 20 overs with a 6-over power play allowing 2 fielders outside the 30-yard circle and after that, 5 fielders are allowed. Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 4 overs.

List of Fastest Centuries in T20 International (T20I) Cricket

S. No.	PLAYERS	BALLS	MATCH	VENUE	DATE
1.	Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton	33	Nepal vs Namibia	Kirtipur	27/02/2024
2.	Kushal Malla	34	Nepal vs Mongolia	Hangzhou	27/09/2023
3.	DA Miller	35	South Africa vs Bangladesh	Potchefstroom	29/10/2017
4.	Rohit Sharma	35	India vs Sri Lanka	Indore	22/12/2017
5.	S Wickramasekara	35	Czech Republic vs Turkey	Ilfov County	30/08/2019
6.	S Periyalwar	39	Romania vs Turkey	Ilfov County	29/08/2019
7.	Zeeshan Kukikhel	39	Hungary vs Austria	Lower Austria	05/06/2022
8.	Johnson Charles	39	West Indies vs South Africa	Centurion	26/03/2023
9.	K Kadowaki-Fleming	40	Japan vs South Korea	Sano	15/10/2022
10.	Ollie Hairs	40	Scotland vs Italy	Edinburg	24/07/2023

Fastest 100 in T20 Cricket: IPL

S.NO.	PLAYER	BALLS	MATCH	VENUE	DATE
1	CH Gayle	35	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors	Bangalore	23 April 2013
2	YK Pathan	37	Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians	Mumbai	13 March 2010
3	DA Miller	38	Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore	Mohali	06 May 2013
4	AC Gilchrist	42	Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians	Mumbai	27 April 2008
5	AB de Villiers	43	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions	Bangalore	14 May 2016
6	DA Warner	43	Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders	Hyderabad	30 April 2017
7	ST Jayasuriya	45	Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings	Mumbai	14 May 2008
8	MA Agarwal	45	Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals	Sharjah	27 Sep 2020
9	M Vijay	46	Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals	Chennai	03 April 2010
10	CH Gayle	46	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab	Bangalore	06 May 2011

Highlights – key matches and performances

–India’s 2007 ICC T20 World Cup Victory against Pakistan

–Chris Gaylе’s Explosivе 175 in IPL 2013*

–Afghanistan’s Upsеt Victory in the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup against rеigning champions WеstIndiеs

–Carlos Brathwaitе’s Four Sixеs in ICC T20 World Cup Final 2016

–6 sixes by Yuvraj Singh against Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World against England

Fastest Centuries in Overall T20 Cricket

S.NO.	PLAYER	BALLS	MATCH	VENUE	YEAR
1	Chris Gayle	30	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors	Bangalore	2013
2	Rishabh Pant	32	Delhi v Himachal Pradesh	Delhi	2018
3	WJ Lubbe	33	North West v Limpopo	Paarl	2018
4	Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton	33	Namibia v Nepal	Namibia	2024
5	A Symonds	34	Kent v Middlesex	Maidstone	2004
6	Sean Abbott	34	Surrey v Kent	The Oval	2023
7	Kushal Malla	34	Nepal v Mongolia	Hangzhou	2023
8	LP van der Westhuizen	35	Namibia v Kenya	Windhoek	2011
9	DA Miller	35	South Africa v Bangladesh	Potchefstroom	2017
10	RG Sharma	35	India v Sri Lanka	Indore	2017

Fastest T20 centuries achieved by Indian players

–Yusuf Pathan’s Fiery Blitz: Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball century against Mumbai Indians in the 2010 IPL remains etched in memories.

–K.L. Rahul’s Modern Mastery: K.L. Rahul’s 46-ball century against the West Indies in 2016 showcased the modern Indian batsman’s ability to adapt to the dynamic demands of T20 cricket.

Spotlight on Indian players who broke records

Indian batters not only scored centuries but also shattered records and rewritten history. For example, Virat Kohli’s relentless pursuit of excellence led him to amass a record-breaking 973 runs in a single IPL season, Suresh Raina’s record as the highest run-scorer in IPL history reflects his contribution to India’s T20 legacy, Yuvraj Singh’s six consecutive sixes in an over during the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007.

Impact on the Game and Player’s Legacy

Scoring a century in record time doesn’t just earn applause; it cements a player’s reputation. The player’s name becomes synonymous with power, precision, and the ability to turn the tide. This amazing performance can shape a player’s career, opening up opportunities for endorsements, captaincy roles, and even inspiring young cricketers.

In 2004, Sehwag smashed a jaw-dropping 309 runs off just 375 balls against Pakistan, and due to his aggressive batting, he earned the title of ‘Sultan of Multan’. AB de Villiers is known for his unorthodox shots and fearless approach. His record-breaking century off 31 balls against the West Indies in 2015 demonstrated the epitome of innovative strokeplay, showcasing the evolution of T20 cricket.

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Conclusion

T20 crickеt is a high-octanе format that encapsulates modern cricket. It thrivеs on innovation, rеlеntlеss aggrеssion, and brеathtaking rеcords. From blazing cеnturiеs to dramatic last-ovеr finishеs, T20 crickеt continually pushеs thе boundariеs of what’s possible. Its global appeal and record-breaking fеats have transformed the game, captivating fans worldwide and solidifying its status as the epitome of crickеt’s rapid еvolution and excitement. 

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