Top 5 Batsmen With Most Centuries in T20 Cricket History

image-lguh5ta9David Warner celebrating after scoring a ton (Twitter)

As the sun of T20 cricket rose above the horizon of the cricketing world, it brought with it a vibrant and thrilling transformation to the very art of batting. Like a sudden gust of wind, the T20 format swept across the landscape of the gentleman's game, breathing new life into the batsmen's arsenal, shattering the boundaries of convention, and painting the canvas of cricket with a bold palette of audacious strokes and unparalleled innovation.

The very soul of batting metamorphosed, driven by the relentless ticking of the clock and the insatiable hunger for runs. In this exhilarating new world, batsmen wield their willows with the fury of modern-day gladiators, blending artistry with aggression and reshaping the landscape of cricket as we know it.

There was a time when the elusive century mark in T20 cricket seemed akin to capturing lightning in a bottle. As T20 cricket continues to reshape the sport's landscape, the once seemingly unattainable feat of scoring a century in this fast-paced format has become a more common sight, thanks to the evolution of batting techniques and the fearless approach of modern players.

In this listicle, we delve into the top five batting maestros who have conquered the T20 arena and amassed the most number of centuries in this thrilling format:


5. Aaron Finch: 8 Centuries

Aaron Finch is a name synonymous with ferocious batting prowess. The former Australian skipper carved a niche for himself as one of the most feared openers in T20s, amassing a staggering eight centuries in this high-octane format. Donning the prestigious Australian colors, Finch has notched up two of these mesmerizing tons, while the other six have been crafted masterfully while playing for T20 franchises across the globe.

image-lguhbr3dAaron Finch has cemented his legacy as a T20 icon (Twitter)

In his illustrious journey of 382 T20 encounters, the explosive batsman has collected a jaw-dropping 11,392 runs, brandishing an average of 33.80 and a formidable strike rate of 138.53. Alongside his eight centuries, Finch has also dazzled fans with 77 fifties. The pinnacle of his T20 career, however, remains his colossal 172-run masterpiece vs Zimbabwe in 2018, a score that will forever be etched in the record books.

4. David Warner: 8 Centuries

David Warner casts an imposing shadow over the T20 arena with his unparalleled impact and unwavering intensity. The southpaw has graced the field in 348 T20 matches, leaving an indelible mark with a breathtaking tally of 11,464 runs, an impressive average of 37.83, and a scorching strike rate of 140.47. Warner's T20 odyssey is adorned with eight majestic centuries and a staggering 97 half-centuries, a testament to his unmatched consistency.

image-lguhdkwiDavid Warner celebrates after a ton (Twitter)

The IPL, in particular, has witnessed the left-hander's brilliance, with 59 fifties and four of his centuries lighting up the prestigious tournament. In the Australian colours, Warner has crafted a ton as well, further cementing his status as a T20 luminary. The pocket-sized powerhouse continues to lead the charge for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, with ample opportunities to add more glittering tons to his already illustrious resume before the curtain falls on his remarkable career.

3. Michael Klinger: 8 Centuries

The South Australian talisman, Michael Klinger, carved a niche for himself among the cricketing elite. This prodigious opening batsman was twice crowned State Cricket Player of the Year (2009, 2010). The naturally aggressive Klinger boasted an impressive roster of teams he has represented, including Adelaide Strikers, Gloucestershire, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Perth Scorchers, South Australia, and Western Australia among others.

image-lguhelx3Michael Klinger is an Australian domestic stalwart (Twitter)

The right-handed dynamo's T20 resume spans 206 matches, during which he accumulated a remarkable 5,960 runs, averaging 34.45 and boasting a strike rate of 123.08. His bat has blazed a trail of eight commanding centuries and 33 fiery fifties, with an unforgettable career-best unbeaten 126* shining brightest among his stellar achievements.

2. Babar Azam: 11 centuries

Babar Azam is widely regarded as the finest all-format cricketer in the world today. While his exquisite prowess is rooted in the classical forms of the game, the talenyed virtuoso has evolved with the times, transmuting into a T20 legend through his elegant stroke play and captivating artistry. 

image-lguhf7fqBabar Azam has etched his name among the T20 greats (Twitter)

Babar's bat has crafted ten majestic centuries and 76 enthralling fifties. Three of his tons have come while playing for Pakistan, while one has illuminated the stage of the PSL. With the trajectory of Babar's career soaring ever higher, it seems inevitable that this prodigious talent will grace the cricketing world with more centuries in the coming future, further solidifying his status as a true legend of the game.

1. Chris Gayle: 22 Centuries

Perched atop the summit of T20 cricket's pantheon, the force of nature known as the "Gayle Storm" has raged through the shorter format, leaving an ineffaceable mark of destruction and dominance in its wake. Tailor-made for his explosive prowess, the T20 arena has witnessed Gayle eclipse his peers in nearly every batting record, his relentless onslaughts unmatched in their ferocity. No matter the league or the stage, the mighty Jamaican has consistently emerged as the most devastating force, transcending the boundaries of mere statistics.

image-lguhfw2kChris Gayle's record in T20 cricket is unparalleled (Twitter)

In a staggering 463 matches, Gayle has pulverized 1,056 gargantuan sixes, amassing a colossal 14,562 runs at an average of 36.22 and a strike rate of 144.75 with a highest scored of 175*. The southpaw stands alone in the T20 realm, the only cricketer to have plundered more than 14,000 runs and bludgeoned over 1,000 sixes. 

With a record-shattering 22 centuries and 88 fifties to his name, the gulf between Gayle and the other luminaries on this list is nothing short of astronomical. The sheer magnitude of the Caribbean colossus's achievements renders it almost inconceivable that his records will ever be toppled, securing his legacy as the undisputed king of T20 cricket.