Fastest hundreds in T20s: An unknown player holds the record of scoring the fastest century in T20, two Indian batsmen are included in the top 5, both scored centuries in 28 balls.
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Fastest hundreds in T20s: In the shortest format of cricket, T20, there is no longer ‘storm’ but ‘tsunami’. While Chris Gayle’s record remained unbroken for years, Sahil Chauhan changed history by scoring a century in just 27 balls. The name of India’s Abhishek Sharma is also shining in this special list, who proved that he is the future superstar by scoring a century in 28 balls.
Who is the batsman who has scored a century in the least number of balls in T20 cricket? New Delhi. T20 cricket is no longer just a game of batsmen, but has become an exhibition of ‘power hitting’ where records are broken in the blink of an eye. Some time ago, Sahil Chauhan of Estonia played an innings which destroyed all the old records of the cricket world. At the same time, India’s young sensation Abhishek Sharma has also confirmed his place in this list. Two Indian batsmen are included in the list of top 5 batsmen who have scored the fastest century in T20 cricket, which includes Abhishek Sharma along with Urvil Patel. The most important thing is that both the Indian batsmen have got their names written in this list by scoring a century in 28 balls.
While playing against Cyprus on June 17, 2024, Sahil Chauhan of Estonia did what was difficult to even imagine. He made the record of fastest century in T20 cricket. Sahil completed his century in just 27 balls. He hit 18 sixes in his innings, which is the world record for most sixes in a T20 innings. She broke the record of Namibia’s Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton (33 balls).

Who is the batsman who has scored a century in the least number of balls in T20 cricket?
Abhishek Sharma the new face of Indian hopes
Abhishek Sharma has proved to be a big discovery for Indian cricket. Abhishek, famous for his aggressive batting in IPL and domestic cricket, has also established his place among the top 5 fastest century scorers (including domestic and foreign T20). While playing for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Abhishek Sharma scored a century in just 28 balls. Explosive left-handed opener Abhishek showed his potential by scoring a century in 47 balls in his second match against Zimbabwe, but his record of 28 balls is counted among the top figures in domestic T20.

Urvil Patel has scored a century in 28 balls
Among the rising stars of Indian cricket, the name of Urvil Patel is now resonating as a ‘power-hitter’. What this wicketkeeper-batsman from Gujarat did against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024-25 shocked the cricket world. Urvil created a sensation in the history of Indian domestic cricket by completing his century in just 28 balls. This is the second fastest century scored by any Indian in T20 cricket. During his stormy innings, he hit boundaries in every corner of the field. The specialty of his batting is his fearlessness and natural power to send the balls into the stands. This innings not only gave Gujarat a resounding win but also caught the attention of IPL franchises and selectors.
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