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| 10 Fastest T20 Centuries in Top T20 Leagues and Internationals |
Cricket is the second-most popular sport in the world and is considered the most interesting sport in Asian countries. T20 cricket has increased its popularity and viewership manifold, with T20 leagues taking the sport to new heights and giving rise to many new great players. This article discusses the 10 fastest T20 centuries scored in top T20 leagues and international cricket.
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10 Fastest T20 Centuries List
| Player(s) | Ball(s) | 4s | 6s | Leag/ Int | Team | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 30 | 8 | 11 | IPL | RCB | 2013 |
| Rohit Sharma | 35 | 11 | 8 | International | India | 2017 |
| David Miller | 35 | 7 | 9 | International | South Africa | 2017 |
| Martin Guptill | 35 | 12 | 7 | T20 Blast | Worcestorshire | 2018 |
| Usman Khan | 36 | 11 | 7 | PSL | Multan Sultans | 2023 |
| Yousaf Pathan | 37 | 9 | 8 | IPL | Rajasthan Royals | 2010 |
| David Miller | 38 | 8 | 7 | IPL | Kings XI Punjab | 2013 |
| Craig Simmons | 39 | 8 | 8 | BPL | Perth Scorchers | 2014 |
| Andre Russell | 40 | 3 | 12 | CPL | Jamaica Tallawahs | 2018 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | 40 | 12 | 5 | BPL | Barisal Bulls | 2012 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 41 | 11 | 6 | PSL | Multan Sultans | 2023 |
Chris Gayle | 30 Balls
Chris Gayle, a prominent batsman from the West Indies, is widely regarded as the most dangerous hitter in the history of cricket. He has instilled fear in the minds of bowlers due to his outstanding performances on the cricket field. Gayle holds numerous records in cricket, particularly in the category of hitting long and high sixes. He has hit a staggering 553 sixes in international cricket and has hit a total of 1056 sixes in Twenty20 cricket, which is significantly more than any other player.
One of Gayle's most impressive achievements is scoring the fastest century in T20 cricket. In 2013, while playing for RCB in the IPL, he achieved this feat by scoring a century in just 30 balls with the help of 8 fours and 11 sixes against the Pune Warriors. This is not only the fastest century in IPL history, but also in the history of T20 cricket as a whole.
Rohit Sharma, David Miller, and Martin Guptill | 35 Balls
Rohit Sharma, known as "Hitman," scored the fastest century of his career and T20 international history against Sri Lanka in 2017 in just 35 balls with the help of 11 fours and 8 sixes.
South African batsman David Miller scored a century in only 35 deliveries against Bangladesh in 2017 with the help of 7 fours and 9 sixes.
Martin Guptill, a right-handed top-order batsman from New Zealand who has scored a century in all formats of cricket, scored the fastest century in T20 Blast and the second fastest century in T20 cricket in just 35 balls with 12 fours and 7 sixes in a match of the T20 Blast season 2018.
Usman Khan | 36 Balls
Usman Khan is a promising young cricketer hailing from Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan. He has made a significant impact in the world of cricket since 2023, particularly during his debut in the Bangladesh Premier League, where he scored an impressive century in his second match. Additionally, during a Pakistan Super League match in 2023, Usman Khan set an outstanding record by scoring the fastest century in just 36 balls, representing Multan Sultans against Quetta Gladiators. His batting prowess, especially his hard-hitting skills, have earned him recognition and admiration among cricket enthusiasts.
Yousuf Pathan | 37 Balls
Yousuf Pathan, a power-hitting batsman from India, is the brother of Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan. While Yousuf Pathan has not played many international matches, he has played close to 300 T20 matches. He surprised the cricket community by achieving the fastest century in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the 2010 season while representing the Rajasthan Royals. Yousuf Pathan scored a century in just 37 balls, smashing 9 fours and 8 sixes against the Mumbai Indians.
David Miller | 38 Balls
David Miller from South Africa has scored the seventh fastest century in T20 cricket, scoring a century with the help of 8 fours and 7 sixes in just 38 balls while playing for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers in the 2013 IPL season.
Craig Simmons | 39 Balls
Craig Simmons, who played only domestic cricket in Australia, scored the fastest century in BPL history with the help of 8 fours and 8 sixes in just 39 balls while representing the Perth Scorchers in a match in the Big Bash League in 2014.
Andre Russell | 40 Balls
Andre Russell from the West Indies, known for his thunderous sixes, scored his fastest century in the Caribbean Premier League 2018, scoring a century off just 40 balls with 3 fours and 12 sixes against Trinbago Knight Riders while representing Jamaica Tallawahs. This is the first fastest century in CPL history and the ninth fastest century in international cricket.
Ahmed Shehzad | 40 Balls
Ahmed Shehzad, a former Pakistani opening batsman, had a remarkable international career starting in 2009. He holds the distinction of being the first Pakistani batsman to score a century in Twenty20 internationals, achieved in 2014 with an unbeaten inning of 111 against Bangladesh. In the first edition of the Bangladesh Premier League in 2012, while playing for Barisal Bulls, Shehzad set the record for the fastest century in BPL history, reaching the milestone in just 40 balls against Rajshahi Royals, including 12 fours and 5 sixes.
Rilee Rossouw | 41 Balls
Rilee Rossouw, a left-handed batsman, has gained worldwide recognition for his exceptional hitting ability and has played impactful innings in major cricket leagues across the globe. The 33-year-old has been a part of the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League for the past three seasons, contributing two magnificent centuries for his team. In a match against Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2023, Rossouw scored a century in just 41 balls, setting the record for the fastest century in the PSL at that time. His century consisted of 11 fours and 6 sixes, which is now the second-fastest in PSL history.