Top 5 fastest centuries in T20 World Cup history ft. Finn Allen

Only two batters in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup have slammed centuries inside 40 balls.

In the high-voltage arena of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, centuries don’t come often. Throughout the history of the biggest stage in the sport, there have been a few moments of sheer batting brutality, leaving bowlers scratching their heads and scoreboards gasping for breath.

From the trailblazing hitting of Chris Gayle to the modern-day dynamism of Finn Allen, these centuries have not just broken records but also redefined the pace at which T20I cricket is played. The T20 World Cup has always been a stage for audacious cricket, and these knocks have shown us that in this format of the game, one fearless innings is all it takes.

Records are made and broken every day in T20 cricket, but it is the context that gives them significance. Batters with the fastest centuries have continued to push the boundaries even further. These centuries were not just about speed; they changed momentum, tournaments, and belief.

On that note, let’s take a look at the five fastest centuries in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. 

Fastest Centuries in T20 World Cup History-

5. Harry Brook – 50 balls vs Pakistan (2026) 

Harry Brook hit a 100 off 50 balls against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, reaching his century with a mix of controlled aggression and clean hitting.

His innings included 10 fours and 4 sixes, anchoring England’s batting effort and placing him among the fastest centurions in the tournament’s history. He single-handedly won the game for his team.

4. Chris Gayle – 50 balls vs South Africa (2007) 

In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2007, which was the inaugural edition, Chris Gayle delivered a historic innings, smashing 117 off 57 balls against South Africa at Johannesburg.

He brought up his century in just 50 deliveries, becoming the first player to score a hundred in T20 World Cup history. His knock, laced with 7 fours and 10 sixes, powered West Indies to 205/6 and set an early benchmark for power-hitting in the format. 

3. Chris Gayle – 47 balls vs England (2016) 

Chris Gayle held the record for the fastest centuries in ICC T20 World Cup history for 10 long years, delivering an iconic performance against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the T20 World Cup 2016.

He hit a hundred in just 47 balls and finished with 100 off 48 balls to go with 11 sixes and 5 fours. His knock helped the West Indies chase 183 runs with ease. He also became the first player to score two T20 World Cup centuries. 

2. Jacob Bethell – 45 balls vs India (2026, semi-final)

England batter Jacob Bethell set the stage on fire in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing the mammoth target of 254 runs, the left-hander took the Indian bowlers to cleaners despite wickets falling at the other end.

He hit a 45-ball ton and ended with the innings of 105 off 45, hitting 8 fours and 7 sixes. Unfortunately, his innings went in vain as India sealed the game by just 7 runs.

1. Finn Allen – 33 balls vs South Africa (2026, Semifinal) 

Finn Allen hit the fastest century in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history, which came in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The New Zealand opener raced to his hundred in just 33 balls.

His explosive knock played a decisive role in guiding New Zealand into the final, setting a new benchmark for power-hitting on the global stage. 

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