5 Fastest Centuries By An Indian In Men's T20Is

Sanju Samson smashed the second fastest T20I century by an Indian [Source: @BCCI/x.com]Sanju Samson smashed the second fastest T20I century by an Indian [Source: @BCCI/x.com]

The Indian cricketing arena has been blessed with some fearless hitters who have scorched the pitch, redefining power-hitting in T20 Internationals. From record-breaking strikes to jaw-dropping sixes, these centuries have been etched in memory for their sheer pace and audacity.

Let’s take a look at the top five fastest T20I centuries by an Indian batter.

5. Abhishek Sharma – 46 Balls vs Zimbabwe, Harare, 2024

Abhishek Sharma [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Abhishek Sharma [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

Abhishek Sharma’s knock in Harare was nothing short of a whirlwind, blowing the Zimbabwean bowlers off their feet. Starting cautiously, he bided his time like a storm gathering strength.

Once settled, he shifted gears and unleashed a thunderous assault, racking up 100 off just 46 balls with seven crisp boundaries and eight sixes. Every shot was a hammer blow, and by the end of his innings, he had left a trail of destruction

His aggressive intent pushed India to a massive 234/2. Zimbabwe, left scrambling, managed only 134 in reply, handing India a 100-run victory in grand style.

4. KL Rahul – 46 Balls vs West Indies, Lauderhill, 2016

KL Rahul [Source: @king_krish007/x.com]KL Rahul [Source: @king_krish007/x.com]

KL Rahul’s century against the West Indies was a masterclass in chasing under pressure. Hunting a massive target, Rahul stepped up to the plate, taking on the bowlers with the calm of a seasoned general.

His boundary-filled knock saw 12 fours and five sixes as he toyed with the field placements, accumulating an unbeaten 110 off 51 balls. and kept the scoreboard ticking with deft touches and powerful strikes.

With every hit, Rahul piled pressure on the opposition, taking the game down to the wire. Though India came achingly close, ending on 244/4, they fell just one run short in one of the most thrilling T20 chases ever, with Rahul’s knock leaving fans on the edge of their seats till the very last ball.

3. Suryakumar Yadav – 45 Balls vs Sri Lanka, Rajkot, 2023

Suryakumar Yadav [@DDNewslive/x.com]Suryakumar Yadav [@DDNewslive/x.com]

Suryakumar Yadav’s innings against Sri Lanka in Rajkot was a firestorm of innovation and creativity to a whole new level. With his “360-degree” style, Surya used every inch of the ground to torment the Sri Lankan bowlers.

He peppered the field with scoops, flicks, and reverse sweeps, finding gaps that seemed impossible. His knock of 112 off 51 balls which included nine sixes and seven fours were like fireworks, lighting up the stadium with every stroke.

Surya’s ton helped India post a mammoth 228/5. Sri Lanka, struggling to respond, crumbled to 137 all out, as India clinched a comprehensive 91-run win, leaving Suryakumar’s innovative batting as the game’s unforgettable highlight.

2. Sanju Samson – 40 Balls vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2024

Sanu Samson [Source: @BCCI/x.com]Sanu Samson [Source: @BCCI/x.com]

In Hyderabad, Sanju Samson played a blinder that turned the game into a one-sided affair. Right from the first ball, Samson was on the front foot, striking with the authority of a man on a mission.

His clean, powerful shots sent the ball racing to the boundary and sailing over the ropes, hitting 11 fours and eight sixes with ease as India posted it’s highest ever T20I score of 297/6, leaving Bangladesh with a mountain to climb.

The visitors, completely outmatched, ended their innings at 164/7, and India claimed a dominant 133-run victory. Samson’s blazing innings laid the foundation of this memorable win.

1. Rohit Sharma – 35 Balls vs Sri Lanka, Indore, 2017

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

Rohit Sharma’s innings in Indore was a spectacle of sheer power, a blitzkrieg that Sri Lanka’s bowlers will never forget. The attacking opener seemed to be in another world, playing a game of his own as the scoreboard ticked up at breakneck speed.

With the elegance of a maestro and the force of a sledgehammer, Rohit struck 12 boundaries and 10 mighty sixes, racing to 118 off 43 balls and setting India up for a colossal 260/5.

Sri Lanka, overwhelmed by the monumental target, folded for 172, and India coasted to an 88-run victory. Rohit’s boundary-studded innings turned the game into a showcase of dominance, and his record-setting century etched his name in T20I history.