Top 10 Fastest Centuries in T20 International Cricket

Top 10 Fastest Centuries in T20 International Cricket

The ranking of the fastest centuries is based on the number of balls faced by the players to reach 100 runs. Today we will have a look at the top 10 batsmen who scored the fastest centuries in the T20 International cricket.

T20 is the shortest format in International cricket which was introduced in 2003. The Twenty20 format quickly gained global popularity, leading to the establishment of various T20 leagues and tournaments, including the ICC T20 World Cup.

Top 10 Fastest Centuries in T20 International Cricket

A century scored against a top-tier team is often more admired than one scored in a less competitive match.

PlayersBalls
Kushal Malla34
David Miller35
Rohit Sharma35
Sudesh Wickramasekara35
Sivakumar Periyalwar39
Henry George Munsey41
Shaheryar Butt41
Hazratullah Zazai  42
Jean-Pierre Kotze43
Richard Levi45

1) Kushal Malla – 34 Balls

  • Opponent: Mongolia
  • Year: 2023
  • Location: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu
  • Final Score: Nepal 314/3 (20 overs), Mongolia 41/10 (13.1 overs)
  • Result: Nepal won by 273 runs

Kushal Malla’s 34-ball century is the fastest in T20 International history. Malla scored a blistering 137* off 50 balls, smashing 12 sixes and 8 fours.

Kushal innings powered Nepal to a record-breaking total of 314/3, the highest team score in T20 Internationals.

Malla’s extraordinary knock helped Nepal to secure another record-breaking victory by 273 runs, the largest margin in T20 Internationals.

2) David Miller – 35 Balls

  • Opponent: Bangladesh
  • Year: 2017
  • Location: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
  • Final Score: South Africa 224/4 (20 overs), Bangladesh 141/10 (18.3 overs)
  • Result: South Africa won by 83 runs

David Miller’s 35-ball century against Bangladesh in 2017 is one of the most memorable innings in T20I history. Miller ended up scoring 101* off 36 balls, including 9 sixes and 7 fours to his name.

3) Rohit Sharma – 35 Balls

  • Opponent: Sri Lanka
  • Year: 2017
  • Location: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
  • Final Score: India 260/5 (20 overs), Sri Lanka 172/9 (17.2 overs)
  • Result: India won by 88 runs

Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017 was a masterclass in power and elegance. He scored 118 off 43 balls, hitting 12 fours and 10 sixes.

4) Sudesh Wickramasekara – 35 Balls

  • Opponent: Turkey
  • Year: 2019
  • Location: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County
  • Final Score: Czech Republic 278/4 (20 overs), Turkey 21/10 (8.3 overs)
  • Result: Czech Republic won by 257 runs

Sudesh Wickramasekara’s 35-ball century for the Czech Republic against Turkey in 2019 is a lesser-known but equally impressive feat. Sudesh scored an unbeaten 104 off 36 balls, smashing 8 sixes and 8 fours.

Wickramasekara’s century was the keystone of the Czech Republic’s dominance in the match, leading to a massive 257-run victory, one of the largest margins in T20 history.

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5) Sivakumar Periyalwar – 39 Balls

  • Opponent: Turkey
  • Year: 2019
  • Location: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County
  • Final Score: Romania 226/6 (20 overs), Turkey 53/10 (12.3 overs)
  • Result: Romania won by 173 runs

Sivakumar Periyalwar’s 39-ball century for Romania against Turkey in 2019 was a spectacular display of aggressive batting. He scored 105* off 40 balls, hitting 12 fours and 6 sixes.

6) Henry George Munsey – 41 Balls

  • Opponent: Netherlands
  • Year: 2019
  • Location: Malahide Cricket Club, Dublin
  • Final Score: Scotland 252/3 (20 overs), Netherlands 194/7 (20 overs)
  • Result: Scotland won by 58 runs

Henry George Munsey’s 41-ball century for Scotland against the Netherlands in 2019 was an innings of absolute brilliance.

Munsey scored 127* off 56 balls, with 5 fours and 14 sixes. His century helped Scotland to post an imposing total of 252/3.

7) Shaheryar Butt – 41 Balls

  • Opponent: Czech Republic
  • Year: 2020
  • Location: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County
  • Final Score: Belgium 186/3 (20 overs), Czech Republic 111/10 (17.1 overs)
  • Result: Belgium won by 75 runs

Belgium player Shaheryar Butt smashed a 41-ball century against the Czech Republic in 2020. Shahreyar Butt scored 125* off 50 balls, including 11 sixes and 4 fours.

8) Hazratullah Zazai – 42 Balls

  • Opponent: Ireland
  • Year: 2019
  • Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
  • Final Score: Afghanistan 278/3 (20 overs), Ireland 194/6 (20 overs)
  • Result: Afghanistan won by 84 runs

In 2019, Hazratullah Zazai scored a 42-ball century against Ireland and remained unbeaten on 162* off 62 balls. Zazai’s innings included 11 fours and a stunning 16 sixes.

9) Jean-Pierre Kotze – 43 Balls

  • Opponent: Botswana
  • Year: 2019
  • Location: Walvis Bay Oval, Walvis Bay
  • Final Score: Namibia 240/3 (20 overs), Botswana 118/8 (20 overs)
  • Result: Namibia won by 122 runs

During the between Botswana and Namibia, Jean-Pierre Kotze scored a 43-ball century scoring 101 runs off 43 balls including 7 fours and 9 sixes.

10) Richard Levi – 45 Balls

  • Opponent: New Zealand
  • Year: 2012
  • Location: Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • Final Score: South Africa 174/2 (16 overs), New Zealand 173/4 (20 overs)
  • Result: South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)

Richard Levi’s 45-ball century against New Zealand in 2012, Levi scored an unbeaten 117* off 51 balls, with 5 fours and a record 13 sixes.

Conclusion

Players are increasingly focusing on maximizing every ball, and as T20 leagues and international fixtures continue to grow in prominence, the records for the fastest centuries may be shattered sooner rather than later. 

 

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