These are the top 3 fastest centuries in T20I cricket.
1.Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (Namibia):
- Balls Faced: 33
- Match: Namibia vs. Nepal
- Date: February 27, 2024
- Description:
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton made his name in cricket history by smashing a century off just 33 balls in a T20I against Nepal.
- His innings was powerful as he sent bowlers to all corners.
- The crowd witnessed an explosion of batting as Loftie-Eaton’s shots sailed over the ropes and pierced the gaps in the field.
- his remarkable feat showed his ability to accelerate from the start, leaving fans in awe.
- Stats:
- Runs: 100*
- Balls: 33
- Strike Rate: 303.03
2.Kushal Malla (Nepal):
- Balls Faced: 34
- Match: Nepal vs. Mongolia
- Date: September 27, 2023
- Description:
- Kushal Malla, the young Nepalese sensation, reached his century in just 34 balls.
- His innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, combining power and precision.
- Malla’s shots echoed around the stadium, leaving the Mongolian bowlers helpless.
- Fans marveled at his ability to effortlessly find gaps and clear boundaries.
- Stats:
- Runs: 100*
- Balls: 34
- Strike Rate: 294.11
3.David Miller (South Africa), Rohit Sharma (India), and Sudesh Wickramasekara (Czech Republic):
- Balls Faced: 35
- Description:
- David Miller, Rohit Sharma and Sudesh Wickramasekara share a joint record of 35-ball centuries in T20Is.
- Miller achieved this feat on 29 October 2017 by hitting multiple boundaries and sixes against Bangladesh.
- While Rohit Sharma had a mix of elegance and power against Sri Lanka in 2017, Wickramasekara’s performance against the Czech Republic was equally impressive.
- These three batsmen proved that lightning-fast centuries are within reach, rewriting the T20I record books.
- Stats (for each player):
- Runs: 100*
- Balls: 35
- Strike Rate: 285.71
