Top 10 Fastest T20I International Centuries: Player Highlights
1. Sahil Chauhan (27 balls) – Estonia
The Indian-born batter stunned the cricketing world with a ferocious 27-ball century. Estonia, chasing 192, saw Chauhan's blazing knock of 144 off 41 balls lead them to a dramatic win.
2. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (33 balls) – Namibia
On February 27, 2024, in Kirtipur, Loftie-Eaton powered Namibia past Nepal with 101 off just 36 balls. He reached 50 in 18 balls and added the next 50 in just 15 more, striking 11 fours and 8 sixes.
3. Kushal Malla (34 balls) – Nepal
In the 2023 Asian Games, Malla smashed 137 off 50 balls against Mongolia. His 34-ball century led Nepal to a record T20I total of 314/3 and a historic 273-run victory.
4. David Miller (35 balls) – South Africa
Miller was the pioneer of the 35-ball ton club, scoring 101 off 36 balls* with 9 sixes in 2017. His fireworks helped South Africa post 224 and defeat Bangladesh comfortably.
5. Rohit Sharma (35 balls) – India
India’s hitman blazed to a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017. His 118 off 43 balls with 12 fours and 10 sixes helped India post a mammoth 260/5.
6. Sudesh Wickramasekara (35 balls) – Czech Republic
Sudesh’s unbeaten 104 off 36 balls powered Czech Republic to 278/4 in 2019. Turkey was bowled out for just 21, leading to a massive 257-run win.
7. Sivakumar Periyalwar (39 balls) – Romania
In August 2019, Sivakumar became the first Romanian to hit a T20I century, scoring 105 off 40 balls* against Turkey, contributing to a dominant 173-run win.
8. Zeeshan Kukikhel (39 balls) – Hungary
Zeeshan’s storming 137 off 49 balls included 15 sixes. His innings helped Hungary chase down Austria’s 196 in 19 overs, showcasing the rise of Associate cricket nations.
9. Johnson Charles (39 balls) – West Indies
In March 2023, Charles hammered South Africa with 118 off 46 balls, marking West Indies' fastest T20I hundred. Despite his heroics, South Africa chased down 259 in a thriller.
10. Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (40 balls) – Japan
Leading Japan in the EAP Qualifier, Kendel smashed 114 off 46 balls vs South Korea. His century helped Japan post 218/8 and secure a 48-run win.