5 Fastest Centuries In Champions Trophy History

David Miller smashed the fastest hundred in Champions Trophy history [Source: AP Photos]

The Champions Trophy has seen some sensational batting performances over the years with batters making a mockery of bowlers. Some innings have been so explosive that they left fans gasping for breath as the ball flew to the boundary at the speed of light.

While centuries are often grinded out with patience, these batters took the express route and reached three figures in record time and etched their names in Champions Trophy history.

Let’s take a look at the top 5 fastest centuries in Champions Trophy history.

5. Tillakaratne Dilshan – 87 Balls (2009)

Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored the fifth fastest century in Champions Trophy [Source: @_Naviya_/x.com]

The opening match of the 2009 Champions Trophy saw Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan come out all guns blazing against hosts South Africa. The Sri Lankan maestro wasted no time in taking the Proteas bowlers to the cleaners, bringing up his century in just 87 balls.

With his signature scoop shots and fierce cover drives, Dilshan toyed with the field placements and made the bowlers look clueless. He ended up with 106 off 92 balls and led Sri Lanka to a commanding 319/8. South Africa crumbled under pressure and Sri Lanka registered a thumping 113-run win to start their campaign in style.

4. Shikhar Dhawan – 80 Balls (2013)

Shikhar Dhawan has scored the fourth fastest century in Champions Trophy [Source: @ishanjoshii/x.com]

The 2013 edition was Shikhar Dhawan’s arrival party on the big stage. Facing South Africa in Cardiff, the dashing left-hander turned on beast mode and scored a blistering century off just 80 balls.

Dhawan’s innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression, peppered with delightful cuts, pulls and drives. He took apart the Proteas attack and smashed 12 fours and a six, helping India post a match-winning 331/7.

It was only the beginning of a golden run, as Dhawan ended up as the tournament’s highest run-scorer and played a crucial role in India’s title-winning campaign under MS Dhoni. India bowled out South Africa for 305 and sealed a 26-run win to set the tone for their dominance in the tournament.

3. Josh Inglis – 77 Balls (2025)

Josh Inglis has scored the third fastest century in Champions Trophy [Source: @_mkverma/x.com]

If there were any doubts about Australia’s firepower in Champions Trophy 2025, Josh Inglis silenced them in emphatic fashion. With Australia chasing a mammoth 352 against England, they found themselves four wickets down for just 134 runs. Enter Inglis, who turned the game on its head.

The middle-order dynamo came out swinging and reversed the pressure in no time. His century, blasted in just 77 balls was the backbone of Australia’s stunning chase which they completed in 47.3 overs. His 120 off 86 deliveries, featuring 8 fours and 6 sixes, proved why Australia had so much faith in him for the middle order.

2. Virender Sehwag – 77 Balls (2002)

Virender Sehwag has scored the second fastest century in Champions Trophy[Source: @BizSportsX/x.com]

When Virender Sehwag walked out to bat, there was only one game plan: go big or go home. And against England in the 2002 Champions Trophy, he did just that.

Chasing 270 in Colombo, Sehwag decimated the English attack, smashing a 77-ball ton that left England shell-shocked. His knock of 126 off 104 balls was laced with 21 fours and a six and it made sure that India romped home with 8 wickets to spare.

The innings was pure Sehwag magic: fearless, ruthless, and destructive. And while Sourav Ganguly’s unbeaten 117 was also a gem, Sehwag’s fireworks stole the show as India crushed England’s hopes.

1. David Miller – 67 Balls (2025)

David Millerhas scored the fastest century in Champions Trophy [Source: @ProteasMenCSA/x.com]

If there’s one man who knows how to turn up the heat under pressure, it’s David Miller. The South African power-hitter has built his reputation as one of the most lethal finishers in world cricket and he lived up to that tag in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand.

With South Africa chasing a mammoth 363, Miller walked in at 167/4 with the Proteas in deep trouble. But instead of crumbling, he fought fire with fire and smashed a mind-boggling 67-ball century to keep South Africa in the hunt.

His 100 off 67 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and 4 massive sixes, gave New Zealand a serious scare. Unfortunately, wickets kept falling at the other end and South Africa fell 50 runs short. But Miller’s knock will be remembered as one of the best counter-attacking innings in Champions Trophy history.

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