Fastest 100 in T20 ft. Chris Gayle, Rishabh Pant
Published on: Jul 3, 2023 5:43 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 3, 2023 5:43 pm IST
We take a closer look at Fastest 100 in T20 cricket, highlighting the incredible batting performances that have left fans in awe and etched the names of these players into the history books.
Fastest 100 in T20
| Player | Balls | Match | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Pune Warriors | Bangalore | 2013 |
| Rishabh Pant | 32 | Delhi vs Himachal Pradesh | Delhi | 2018 |
| WJ Lubbe | 33 | North West vs Limpopo | Paarl | 2018 |
| Andrew Symonds | 34 | Kent vs Middlesex | Maidstone | 2004 |
| Sean Abbott | 34 | Surrey vs Kent | The Oval | 2023 |
1. Chris Gayle – 30 Balls
When it comes to explosive batting in T20 cricket, Chris Gayle’s name is synonymous with power hitting. In the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors in Bangalore in 2013, Gayle unleashed his fury on the opposition bowlers. With remarkable precision and brute force, Gayle smashed a scintillating century off just 30 balls, setting a new benchmark for the fastest T20 hundred.
2. Rishabh Pant – 32 Balls
Rishabh Pant, the swashbuckling Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, made headlines with his breathtaking century in a domestic T20 match between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh in Delhi during 2018. Pant showcased his exceptional ball-striking ability, reaching the century mark off a mere 32 deliveries. His knock was filled with audacious shots, captivating the crowd and cementing his reputation as a fearless young talent.
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3. Wihan Lubbe – 33 Balls
In a T20 encounter between North West and Limpopo in Paarl during 2018, Wihan Lubbe demonstrated his remarkable hitting prowess. The South African batsman put on a breathtaking display, racing to a century in just 33 balls. Lubbe’s innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression, as he unleashed a flurry of boundaries and sixes to achieve this extraordinary milestone.
4. Andrew Symonds – 34 Balls
The hard-hitting Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds was known for his explosive batting, and he etched his name in T20 history with a blazing century in 34 balls. This remarkable innings took place during a match between Kent and Middlesex in Maidstone back in 2004. Symonds’ powerful stroke play and ability to clear the ropes with ease were on full display as he reached the hundred mark in quick time.
5. Sean Abbott – 34 Balls
The most recent addition to the list of fastest T20 centuries is Sean Abbott, the Australian cricketer who achieved this feat in a match between Surrey and Kent at The Oval in 2023. Abbott’s innings was a true display of clean hitting and impeccable timing. With a flurry of boundaries and calculated aggression, he joined the elite club of players who have scored a century in just 34 balls.
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