T20 cricket is the shortest format of the game, and it is known for its fast-paced and exciting action. One of the most thrilling things to witness in a T20 match is a batsman scoring a century. It is a difficult feat to achieve, given the limited number of overs, but it is something that some of the world’s best batsmen have managed to do.
The record for the fastest century in T20 international cricket is jointly held by three players: David Miller, Rohit Sharma, and Sudesh Wickramasekara. All three players scored their centuries in just 35 balls.
David Miller
David Miller is a South African cricketer who is known for his aggressive batting style. He scored his 35-ball century against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom in 2017. Miller’s innings was studded with 10 fours and 7 sixes, and he helped South Africa to a comfortable victory.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian cricket team and is one of the most prolific batsmen in the world. He scored his 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017. Sharma’s innings was also studded with 10 fours and 7 sixes, and he helped India to a massive victory.
Sudesh Wickramasekara
Sudesh Wickramasekara is a Czech cricketer who is not as well-known as Miller or Sharma. However, he achieved a remarkable feat when he scored a 35-ball century against Switzerland in Cartama in 2019. Wickramasekara’s innings was also studded with 10 fours and 7 sixes, and he helped the Czech Republic to a comfortable victory.
It is worth noting that Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century in T20 cricket overall. He scored a 30-ball century for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Pune Warriors India in the Indian Premier League in 2013. However, this record does not count as it was not scored in a T20 international match.
The fastest century in T20 international cricket is a remarkable achievement. It requires a combination of skill, power, and timing to score a century in such a short space of time. The three players who currently hold the record for the fastest century in T20 international cricket are all world-class batsmen, and it is no surprise that they have achieved this feat.
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