Top 5 Fastest T20I Centuries by Indian Players

Top 5 Fastest T20I Centuries by Indian Players

Discover India’s top 5 fastest T20I centuries—featuring explosive performances by legends and rising stars alike.

Deepanshu Khandelwal July 23, 2025

India's T20 cricket has provided thrilling moments with aggressive hitters who can take over a match in a short span of time. From experienced professionals to promising young players, Indian players have produced an unbelievable display of hitting, recording some extremely fast centuries that have shocked both fans and their opponents. Below are the first 5 T20I centuries by Indian players, demonstrating their power, timing, and aggression.

Fastest Century by Indian Player in T20I

1. Rohit Sharma - 35 Balls vs Srilanka (2017)

Rohit Sharma has the fastest T20I century by an Indian with only 35 balls. He played at Indore in December 2017 and scored 118 runs of 43 balls with 10 sixes and 12 fours. He strode and hit the ball with grace, practically dominated the bowlers making this innings legendary.

Rohit Sharma Fastest century

2. Abhishek Sharma - 37 Balls vs England (2025)

In only his second T20I, Abhishek Sharma took the cricketing world by storm with a brilliant one hundred of 37 balls at Mumbai. He finished up with 135 off 54 balls and batted with tremendous timing and fearless hitting. This innings could have only declared him a star of tomorrow.

Abhishek Sharma

3. Sanju Samson – 40 Balls vs Bangladesh (2024)

Sanju Samson was sensational in Hyderabad, scoring 111 off 47 balls and getting to his century in just 40 balls. His shot selection is classy, and that innings is a right blend of elegance and aggression, which meant India continued to dominate the series.

Sanju Samson

4. Tilak Varma – 41 Balls vs South Africa (2024)

Tilak Varma had a big century in South Africa, joining the club with a sensational 120* off 47 balls in Johannesburg. His 41-ball century showed his composure and maturity at the moment, under pressure, and puts him down as one of India's finest young finishers.

Tilak Varma

5. Suryakumar Yadav – 45 Balls vs Sri Lanka (2023)

Suryakumar Yadav is already known for his 360-degree play capability and goes on to smash a sensational 112* off just 51 balls in Rajkot. He got to his century in 45 balls, and his fearless play and innovative shots were on full display which makes him an obvious T20 front-line player.

Suryakumar Kumar

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