T20 cricket has amazed its fans worldwide. Players have shown incredible batting skills and set records with the fastest centuries. This article explores the top 10 fastest centuries in T20 cricket and their remarkable performances in the field. The energetic batters have left a long-lasting impact on all cricket enthusiasts. T20 cricket has witnessed and continues to see breathtaking performances by the skilled batters. The article says the firing performances of players have redefined the game.
1. Chris Gayle (30 Balls)- Royal Challenges Bangalore Vs. Pune Warriors India (IPL 2013)
In the match between RCB and Pune Warriors India in 2013, The West Indies Legend Chris Gayle amazed everyone by scoring a century in just 30 balls. He has broken the record for most sixes in a T20 innings by scoring 17 sixes. While playing against Pune, he had scored 175 runs off 66 balls, which is the highest individual score in the Indian T20 League. This incredible display of batting skill made him famous as a powerful and dangerous batsman.
2. Aaron Finch (32 Balls) - Australia Vs. Zimbabwe (T20I 2018)
Aaron Finch played a remarkable innings, scoring a century in only 32 balls in the 3rd T20 in 2018. Representing Australia against Zimbabwe, Finch exhibited exceptional batting skills, smashing the ball to all corners of the ground. His quick century showed his dominance against the opponent bowlers. Being the captain of the Australian team, Finch has the pride of breaking his record by scoring 172 runs. This breathtaking performance left the cricket fans in awe and made him one of the most celebrated batters.
3. Rishabh Pant (32 Balls) - Delhi Capitals Vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL 2018)
In the match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rishabh Pant played an outstanding inning, scoring a century in just 32 balls. The young Indian wicketkeeper and batsman showcased his aggressive style of play. His breathtaking performance left everyone astonished. Pant's quick century has proved him to be one of the most exciting young talents in T20 cricket.
4. David Miller (35 Balls) - South Africa Vs. Bangladesh (T20I 2017)
In the thrilling match between South Africa and Bangladesh in 2017, The South African batsman David Miller exhibited his explosive hitting skills. He has scored a century in 35 balls, breaking the record of Richard Levi’s 100 in 45 balls and his unbeaten century played a significant role in guiding South Africa to victory. His remarkable display of batting talent established him as a great player in T20 cricket. This sensational innings is marked as one of the fastest and most exhilarating centuries in the game’s history.
5. Rohit Sharma (35 Balls) - India Vs. Sri Lanka (T20I 2017)
The Indian vice-captain crafted a scintillating century in a mere 35 balls. With grace and power combined, he executed elegant shots and displayed extraordinary batting by scoring 118 runs from just 43 deliveries, hitting sixes and fours. His century has propelled India to score a massive total and secure a resounding victory. This performance of Rohit Sharma received widespread admiration. He has brought laurels to India by becoming the first Indian batsman to score the highest in International T20 cricket.
6. David Warner (36 Balls) - Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2017)
David Warner played a fantastic inning with powerful hits and he made it difficult for the KKR bowlers to stop him. Warner's impressive innings of 126 runs off 59 balls included many boundaries and sixes, brought a century in 36 balls. SRH scored a lot of runs and won the match easily. David Warner has the pride of being the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad team and has bagged The Man of the Match award.
7. Hazratullah Zazai (42 Balls) - Afghanistan Vs Ireland (T20I 2019)
Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai delivered an outstanding performance against Ireland in 2019. He scored an impressive hundred in 42 balls, making it one of the fastest centuries in T20I. Zazai's batting was remarkable as he smashed the balls, guiding Afghanistan to a victory. Zazai has held a 236-run opening stand with Usman Ghani, which is considered the highest partnership in T20 history. He has set a record of scoring 162 runs off 62 balls, which included 11 fours and 16 sixes.
8. Richard Levi (45 Balls) - South Africa Vs. New Zealand (T20I 2012)
Richard Levi made an incredible century during the match between South Africa and New Zealand. He scored a hundred runs in 45 balls, hitting five fours and 13 sixes. His aggressive batting helped South Africa reach a score of 174/2, resulting in a win for South Africa by eight wickets. Levi's century was the game’s highlight and he was the player of the match.
9. KL Rahul (46 Balls) - WI Vs IND (T20I 2016)
Rahul's outstanding innings helped India set a challenging total of 244/4. During the T20 match between India and the West Indies, KL Rahul scored an impressive century in 46 balls. He hit 110 runs off 51 balls with powerful shots. He was on the field at no.4, smashing a century, which is one of the fastest centuries by Indian batters. Although the West Indies won the match by one run, Rahul's century showcased his talent and ability to score runs.
10. Colin Munro (47 Balls) - New Zealand Vs West Indies (T20I 2018)
On January 3, 2018, in the T20I match between New Zealand and the West Indies, Colin Munro delivered a remarkable hundred in 47 balls, reaching 104 runs. Munro's batting was instrumental in setting a massive sum of 243/5. The West Indies struggled in response and could only manage 124/9, leading to a clear victory for New Zealand. Munro's exceptional century has displayed his skills as a top T20 batsman.
