Top 10 Fastest Hundreds in T20 International Cricket History:–>T20 cricket is all about explosive batting, quickfire innings, and record-breaking performances. Scoring a century in this fast-paced format is a rare feat, but some batters have done it in the blink of an eye. This blog covers the top 10 fastest centuries in T20 International (T20I) cricket, ranked by the least number of balls faced.
How the Fastest Centuries Are Measured
The fastest T20I centuries are ranked based on the number of balls faced to reach the 100-run mark. While strike rate and total runs are important, the key metric here is the number of deliveries taken to achieve the milestone.
Top 10 Fastest Hundreds in T20 International Cricket
| Rank | Player | Balls Taken | Score | Opponent | Year | Venue |
| 1 | Sahil Chauhan | 27 | 144* (41) | Cyprus | 17/06/2024 | Episkopi |
| 2 | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 33 | 101(36) | Nepal | 27/02/2024 | Kirtipur |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 33 | 133*(43) | Gambia | 23/10/2024 | Nairobi (Ruaraka) |
| 4 | Kushal Malla | 34 | 137*(50) | Mongolia | 27/09/2023 | Kushal Malla |
| 5 | David Miller | 35 | 101* (36) | Bangladesh | 29/10/2017 | Potchefstroom |
| 6 | Rohit Sharma | 35 | 118 (43) | Sri Lanka | 22/12/2017 | Indore |
| 7 | Sudesh Wickramasekara | 35 | 104* (36) | Turkey | 30/08/2019 | Romania |
| 8 | Abhishek Sharma | 37 | 135(54) | England | 02/02/2025 | Wankhede |
| 9 | Sheikh Rasik | 37 | 106*(38) | Malta | 04/02/2025 | Marsa |
| 10 | S Periyalwar | 39 | 105(40) | Turkey | 29/08/2019 | Ilfov County |
1st – Sahil Chauhan (27 Balls) – Cyprus vs. Episkopi (2024)
- Match Details: Cyprus vs. Episkopi, 2024.
- Venue: Episkopi.
- Key Stats: 144* off 41 balls.
- Summary: Sahil Chauhan set the record for the fastest T20I century, reaching 100 in just 27 balls. His aggressive stroke play and fearless hitting left the opposition stunned.
2nd – Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (33 Balls) – Namibia vs. Nepal (2024)
- Match Details: Namibia vs. Nepal, 2024.
- Venue: Kirtipur.
- Key Stats: 101 off 36 balls.
- Summary: Loftie-Eaton’s innings was a perfect blend of controlled aggression and precision, making him one of Namibia’s most exciting batters.
3rd – Sikandar Raza (33 Balls) – Zimbabwe vs. Gambia (2024)
- Match Details: Zimbabwe vs. Gambia, 2024.
- Venue: Nairobi (Ruaraka).
- Key Stats: 133* off 43 balls.
- Summary: Sikandar Raza demonstrated his immense power-hitting ability, anchoring Zimbabwe to a dominant position.
4th – Kushal Malla (34 Balls) – Nepal vs. Mongolia (2023)
- Match Details: Nepal vs. Mongolia, 2023.
- Venue: Kushal Malla.
- Key Stats: 137* off 50 balls.
- Summary: A blistering knock from Malla, showcasing his aggressive intent right from the start.
5th – David Miller (35 Balls) – South Africa vs. Bangladesh (2017)
- Match Details: South Africa vs. Bangladesh, 2017.
- Venue: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
- Key Stats: 101* off 36 balls (Strike Rate: 280.55).
- Summary: David Miller stunned the world with his 35-ball century, smashing 9 sixes and 7 fours. His explosive innings helped South Africa post a mammoth total.
6th – Rohit Sharma (35 Balls) – India vs. Sri Lanka (2017)
- Match Details: India vs. Sri Lanka, 2017.
- Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore.
- Key Stats: 118 off 43 balls (Strike Rate: 274.41).
- Summary: Rohit Sharma equaled Miller’s record, scoring a century in just 35 balls, hitting 12 fours and 10 sixes.
7th – Sudesh Wickramasekara (35 Balls) – Czech Republic vs. Turkey (2019)
- Match Details: Czech Republic vs. Turkey, 2019.
- Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Romania.
- Key Stats: 104* off 36 balls.
- Summary: Though lesser-known, Wickramasekara’s knock in an ICC-recognized T20I was a landmark moment for Associate cricket.
8th – Abhishek Sharma (37 Balls) – India vs. England (2025)
- Match Details: India vs. England, 2025.
- Venue: Wankhede.
- Key Stats: 135 off 54 balls.
- Summary: A future star of Indian cricket, Sharma’s innings was a mix of elegant stroke play and brute force.
9th – Sheikh Rasik (37 Balls) – Pakistan vs. Malta (2025)
- Match Details: Pakistan vs. Malta, 2025.
- Venue: Marsa.
- Key Stats: 106* off 38 balls.
- Summary: An underdog performance that stole the show in a crucial encounter.
10th – S Periyalwar (39 Balls) – Romania vs. Turkey (2019)
- Match Details: Romania vs. Turkey, 2019.
- Venue: Ilfov County.
- Key Stats: 105 off 40 balls.
- Summary: A lesser-known batter making a name with an unforgettable century.
Fastest T20I Centuries in World Cup Matches
While some of the above records happened in bilateral series, the fastest T20I World Cup century belongs to Brendon McCullum (50 balls, 2012), followed closely by Chris Gayle (57 balls, 2007 & 2016).
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Who holds the record for the fastest century in T20 International cricket?
Sahil Chauhan holds the record for the fastest T20I century, scoring 100 runs in just 27 balls against Cyprus on June 17, 2024, in Episkopi.
2. How many players have scored a T20I century in 35 balls or fewer?
A total of seven players have scored a T20I century in 35 balls or fewer:
- Sahil Chauhan (27 balls)
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (33 balls)
- Sikandar Raza (33 balls)
- Kushal Malla (34 balls)
- David Miller (35 balls)
- Rohit Sharma (35 balls)
- Sudesh Wickramasekara (35 balls)
3. Who is the fastest Indian to score a T20I century?
The fastest Indian century in T20I cricket was scored by Rohit Sharma, who reached his hundred in 35 balls against Sri Lanka on December 22, 2017, in Indore.
4. Which venue has witnessed the fastest T20I century?
The fastest T20I century was scored at Episkopi, where Sahil Chauhan smashed a 27-ball century against Cyprus in 2024.
5. Who has the highest individual score among the fastest T20I centuries?
Kushal Malla holds the highest individual score among the fastest T20I centuries, scoring 137 off 50 balls* against Mongolia in 2023.