Cricket fans, T20 is all about fast runs and big hits, but scoring a century in the T20 World Cup? That’s really tough. Since the first tournament in 2007, only 11 players have managed it. And guess who owns the top two spots? The one and only Chris Gayle – the Universe Boss!
Top 10 Fastest Centuries in T20 World Cup
| Rank | Player | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle (WI) | 47 | England | Mumbai | 2016 |
| 2 | Chris Gayle (WI) | 50 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| 3 | Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 51 | Bangladesh | Pallekele | 2012 |
| 4 | Rilee Rossouw (RSA) | 52 | Bangladesh | Sydney | 2022 |
| 5 | Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) | 58 | Bangladesh | Dhaka | 2014 |
| 6 | Suresh Raina (IND) | 60 | South Africa | Gros Islet | 2010 |
| 7 | Alex Hales (ENG) | 60 | Sri Lanka | Chittagong | 2014 |
| 8 | Tamim Iqbal (BAN) | 60 | Oman | Dharamshala | 2016 |
| 9 | Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 61 | Sri Lanka | Sydney | 2022 |
| 10 | Jos Buttler (ENG) | 67 | Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 2021 |
Standout Knocks You’ll Never Forget
- Chris Gayle’s 47-ball 100 (2016): He smashed England at Wankhede with 11 sixes and 5 fours – pure destruction!
- The Very First Century (2007): Gayle hit the tournament’s first ton off 50 balls vs South Africa, but West Indies still lost the game.
- Brendon McCullum’s 123 (2012): This remains the highest individual score ever in T20 World Cup history.
- Suresh Raina (2010): First Indian to score a T20I century – took exactly 60 balls against South Africa.
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Why So Few Centuries?
Pitches in the World Cup are often tricky – more spin, better balance for bowlers. Plus, the pressure is huge. Teams lose wickets quickly, and cautious starts make big hundreds super rare. No centuries at all in 2009 or 2024 editions!
Chris Gayle is the only player with two. McCullum holds the highest score record. These Fastest Centuries in T20 World Cup show how special a ton really is in this format.
Which one is your favorite? Gayle’s six-fest or Raina’s milestone for India? Let us know in the comments – T20 World Cup magic never gets old!
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