Fastest Hundreds By Australians In T20Is 

Top 3 Fastest Hundreds In T20Is For Australia (X.com)Top 3 Fastest Hundreds In T20Is For Australia (X.com)

T20 cricket has evolved over the years, and Australia, which has always been an elite cricketing nation, has adapted fairly well to the new dynamics.

Australia's brand of cricket has always been fearless and attacking across all formats. This approach has earned them positive results not only in red ball cricket but also in white ball formats especially the T20Is.

Josh Inglis recently hammered Scotland with a 43-ball century in a T20I game to script a new record in Australia's rich cricketing history.

On that note, here's a look at the top 3 fastest hundreds scored by an Australian in the shorter format.

3. 49 Balls - Glenn Maxwell vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 2016

3. 49 Balls - Glenn Maxwell vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 20163. 49 Balls - Glenn Maxwell vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 2016

Glenn Maxwell, the dynamic switch hitter, made into the list with his 49-ball century against Sri Lanka in Pallekele in 2016. This innings was one of the most dominant performances in T20I history, as Maxwell powered his way to a hundred, striking the ball cleanly and with great intent.

He stepped out as an opener with David Warner and scored a century in just 49 balls. Not only that, Maxwell went deep to finish with 145* off 65 deliveries, including 9 sixes and 14 fours. Powered by Maxwell's blazing knock. Australia set up a 263-run colossal total for Sri Lanka.

2. 47 Balls - Aaron Finch, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell

2. 47 Balls - Aaron Finch, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell (X.com)2. 47 Balls - Aaron Finch, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell (X.com)

The joint record for the second-fastest hundred scored by an Australian in the T20I format is held by Aaron Finch, Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell. Finch unleashed his wrath against England in 2013. He scored a total of 153 runs off 63 balls to power Australia to 248 runs total. 

On the other hand, Josh Inglis went ballistic against India at Visakhapatnam in 2023. Batting at No. 3, Inglis reached his hundred in just 47 balls by scoring 8 sixes and 11 boundaries. Inglis's acceleration steered Australia to a total of 208 runs.

Lastly, Glenn Maxwell showcased his firepower against India at Guwahati in 2023. Chasing 222, Maxwell came in at No. 4 to rescue Australia from a collapse, and his 47-ball hundred powered the Aussies to clinch a nail-biting five-wicket victory.

1. 43 Balls - Josh Inglis vs Scotland, Edinburgh, 2024

1. 43 Balls - Josh Inglis vs SCO, Edinburgh, 2024 (X.com)1. 43 Balls - Josh Inglis vs SCO, Edinburgh, 2024 (X.com)

Josh Inglis currently holds the record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Australian, achieved in just 43 balls against Scotland in the second T20I held at Edinburgh in 2024. He walked in after Travis Head was dismissed off a golden duck. Against the odds, he found the boundary gaps and hit a flurry of fours and sixes, showcasing his ability to manoeuvre the field and adapt to different conditions.

Inglis celebrated his ton after 43 balls and won the player of the match award as well. His knock played a crucial role in setting up a total of 196 runs for Australia against Scotland, and it is considered one of the most destructive innings in T20I history.