Fastest T20 Centuries In International Cricket

Jatin

Rohit Sharma features in the list of fastest T20I hundreds [Source: @ICC/x.com]Rohit Sharma features in the list of fastest T20I hundreds [Source: @ICC/x.com]

T20 cricket is all about fireworks. It’s the format where batters come out swinging, and sometimes, they swing so hard they create history. Over the years, the cricketing fraternity has witnessed some outrageous hundreds that have left bowlers scratching their heads and fans jumping out of their seats. These knocks are pure carnage.

Let’s rewind and look at the top five fastest T20I centuries by batters from full-time nations.

5. Sanju Samson: 40 Balls

Sanju Samson [Source: @SwarupLodha/x.com]Sanju Samson [Source: @SwarupLodha/x.com]

Sanju Samson lit up Hyderabad with an unforgettable century off just 40 balls against Bangladesh in 2024. The stylish wicketkeeper-batter smashed a 47-ball 111, filled with sensational strokes. Opening the innings, he didn’t just go hard—he went ballistic. 

With 11 fours and 8 sixes, Samson tore apart the bowlers, leaving them clueless. Bangladesh’s bowling lineup had no answers as he struck at a jaw-dropping 236.17. India rode on his ton and went on to post a colossal 297/6, eventually thrashing Bangladesh by 133 runs.

4. Johnson Charles: 39 Balls

Johnson Charles [Source: @TheCricketerMag/x.com]Johnson Charles [Source: @TheCricketerMag/x.com]

Centurion turned into a field of destruction in 2023 when Johnson Charles went totally berserk vs South Africa. Blasting 118 off just 46 balls, Charles didn’t just bat—he demolished everything in his path. With 10 cracking fours and 11 gigantic sixes, he was batting at an insane strike rate of 256.52, leaving the South African bowlers completely shell-shocked. 

It wasn’t just a knock, it was pure carnage, with Charles bulldozing through the attack like a man on a mission. Even though the West Indies couldn’t pull off a win in the high-scoring thriller, Charles’ knock will forever be remembered as one of the most brutal T20I centuries ever.


3. Rohit Sharma: 35 Balls

Rohit Sharma [Source: @_RohitSharma45/x.com]Rohit Sharma [Source: @_RohitSharma45/x.com]

Rohit Sharma and big knocks go hand in hand, and Indore in 2017 was no exception. Against Sri Lanka, the Hitman unleashed mayhem, smashing a jaw-dropping 118 off just 43 balls. It wasn’t just batting, it was a masterclass in clean, effortless hitting. With 12 classy fours and 10 huge maximums, Rohit raced to his century in just 35 balls and equalled the fastest T20I ton at the time. 

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were left clueless as Rohit dismantled them with ease, powering India to a mammoth 260/5. Calm, ruthless, and absolutely destructive: this was Rohit at his very best. India cruised to an 88-run victory, but all anyone could talk about was the Hitman’s havoc.

2. David Miller: 35 Balls

David Miller [Source: @ICC/x.com]David Miller [Source: @ICC/x.com]

David Miller’s knock against Bangladesh in 2017 was nothing short of outrageous. Nicknamed 'Killer Miller' for a reason, he lived up to the hype by hammering a 36-ball century in Potchefstroom. With 7 fours and 9 sixes, Miller’s unbeaten 101 left Bangladesh utterly dismantled. 

The most remarkable aspect was how he shifted gears, turning an already dominant position into total annihilation. South Africa’s total of 224/4 was way beyond reach, as Miller single-handedly demoralized the opposition. The Proteas won by 83 runs, and Miller’s knock left everyone in absolute awe.

1. Sikandar Raza: 33 Balls

Sikandar Raza [Source: @PTVSp0rts/x.com]Sikandar Raza [Source: @PTVSp0rts/x.com]

Sikandar Raza sits proudly at the top with his incredible 43-ball 133* against Gambia in 2024. This knock was was pure destruction. With 7 sizzling fours and a mind-blowing 15 sixes, Raza tore through the bowlers like a wrecking ball, striking at an insane 309.30 and brought up his ton of just 33 balls. His blitz powered Zimbabwe to a colossal 344/4, the highest T20I total in history. 

Raza completely owned the game and demolished anything thrown his way with ease and raw power. Zimbabwe’s 290-run victory was massive, but the real showstopper was Raza’s fearless and audacious batting. It was T20 cricket at its absolute best, and this innings will live on as one for the ages.