The race for the fastest T20I hundred by balls taken is one of the most exciting aspects of modern-day cricket, especially T20. In T20Is, explosive batting, power hitting, and aggressive strike rates often lead to record-breaking centuries. Over the years, several big hitters have dominated this list with remarkable innings filled with boundaries and sixes. The fastest T20I century record currently belongs to players who reached the milestone in just a few dozen deliveries, showcasing elite power-hitting and fearless batting.
Recently, Finn Allen joined the list of players to score the fastest T20I hundred. Known for his aggressive batting style, Finn Allen has become one of the most dangerous T20 power hitters in international cricket. His ability to score quickly, dominate bowlers in the powerplay, and maintain a high T20I strike rate places him among players capable of challenging the fastest T20I century records. Here in this article, we have listed a few of the fastest T20I hundreds by balls taken.
List of players to score fastest T20I hundred by balls
| Player | Team | Against | Balls taken | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahil Chauhan | Estonia | Cyprus | 27 balls | 2024 |
| Muhammad Fahad | Turkey | Bulgaria | 29 balls | 2025 |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | South Africa | 33 balls | 2026 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Namibia | Nepal | 33 balls | 2024 |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | Gambia | 33 balls | 2024 |
Top 3 players to score fastest T20I hundred
Sahil Chauhan: 100 off 27 balls vs Cyprus in 2024
The record-breaking knock by Sahil Chauhan against the Cyprus national cricket team in 2024 is widely regarded as one of the most explosive innings in T20I history. Representing Estonia national cricket team, Chauhan smashed the fastest T20I century, reaching 100 runs in just 27 balls, surpassing the previous record of 33 balls set earlier in 2024.
His breathtaking innings came during a run chase of 192, where Estonia had slipped to an early setback before Chauhan launched a brutal counterattack. He eventually finished unbeaten on 144 off 41 balls with an astonishing strike rate of 351.21, hammering 18 sixes and 6 fours.
Muhammad Fahad: 100 off 29 balls vs Bulgaria in 2025
Playing for the Turkey national cricket team during a T20I match in Sofia in the Bulgaria Tri-Nation T20I Series, Fahad smashed a breathtaking century in just 29 balls, making it the second-fastest hundred in men’s T20I history. His innings was filled with aggressive stroke play and fearless power hitting, which also saw him reach his half-century in only 13 deliveries before accelerating to the three-figure mark. Fahad dominated the Bulgarian bowlers with a flurry of boundaries, striking 9 fours and 10 sixes, and eventually finished with a sensational 120 runs off just 34 balls.
Finn Allen: 100* off 33 balls vs South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026
On Wednesday, New Zealand opener Finn Allen was at his absolute best as he scored an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls to guide the Kiwi side to the T20 World Cup 2026 finale. The knock, which saw him break several records, also landed him on the list of players to have scored the fastest T20I hundreds. He joined Namibia’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Zimbabwean captain Sikandar Raza to become the third joint fastest to score a T20I hundred.
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