T20 International (T20I) cricket is known for its high-scoring encounters and fast-paced action. Among the most thrilling achievements in this format is scoring a century in the shortest time possible. Over the years, players have redefined the limits of power-hitting, breaking records for the fastest century in T20I cricket. In this article, we take a deep dive into the list of the fastest centuries in T20I history, recent record-breakers, and historical milestones.
The Fastest T20I Century- Sahil Chauhan (27 Balls)
The record for the fastest century in T20I cricket is now held by Sahil Chauhan of Estonia, who scored a blistering 100 runs in just 27 balls against Cyprus on 17th June 2024. His knock surpassed all previous records, cementing his name in cricketing history.
List of Fastest Centuries in T20-Cricket
Several players have left their mark in the record books by scoring centuries in the shortest possible time. Below is a complete list of players who achieved this feat in T20 Internationals:
Player | Balls Taken | Opposition | Year |
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Sahil Chauhan | 27 | Cyprus | 2024 |
Sikandar Raza | 33 | Gambia | 2024 |
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 33 | Nepal | 2024 |
Kushal Malla | 34 | Mongolia | 2023 |
David Miller | 35 | Bangladesh | 2017 |
Rohit Sharma | 35 | Sri Lanka | 2017 |
Sudesh Wickramasekara | 35 | Turkey | 2019 |
Abhishek Sharma | 37 | England | 2025 |
Sivakumar Periyalwar | 39 | Turkey | 2019 |
Sanju Samson | 40 | Bangladesh | 2024 |
Tilak Varma | 41 | South Africa | 2024 |
Henry George Munsey | 41 | Netherlands | 2019 |
Shaheryar Butt | 41 | Czech Republic | 2020 |
Hazratullah Zazai | 42 | Ireland | 2019 |
Jean-Pierre Kotze | 43 | Botswana | 2019 |
Kusal Perera | 44 | New Zealand | 2025 |
Richard Levi | 45 | New Zealand | 2012 |
Suryakumar Yadav | 45 | Sri Lanka | 2023 |
Faf du Plessis | 46 | West Indies | 2015 |
KL Rahul | 46 | West Indies | 2016 |
GD Philips | 46 | West Indies | 2020 |
Aaron Finch | 47 | England | 2013 |
Chris Gayle | 47 | England | 2016 |
Colin Munro | 47 | West Indies | 2018 |
Ravinderpal Singh | 47 | Cayman Islands | 2019 |
Evin Lewis | 48 | India | 2016 |
Dawid Malan | 48 | New Zealand | 2019 |
Glenn Maxwell | 49 | Sri Lanka | 2016 |
Martin Guptill | 49 | Australia | 2018 |
Paras Khadka | 49 | Singapore | 2019 |