The first semi-final match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 was played between New Zealand and South Africa last night i.e. on March 4. The Kiwi team won this match played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata by 9 wickets, in which Finn Allen’s century played a very important role. He completed his century in just 33 balls in this match. Here we will tell you about those top-5 batsmen, who have achieved the feat of scoring the fastest century in the T20 World Cup.
Top-5 batsmen who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cup
1. Finn Allen (New Zealand) – 33 balls
In the first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand’s explosive opener Finn Allen created a world record by scoring a century in just 33 balls against South Africa. In his explosive innings, he hit fours and sixes and achieved the feat of scoring the fastest century in the history of T20 World Cup.
2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 47 balls
Former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle holds the record for scoring the second fastest century in the T20 World Cup. He scored a century in just 47 balls against England in the 2016 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium.
3. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 50 balls
The first edition of the T20 World Cup was played in 2007, in the very first match of which Chris Gayle made a historic start to the tournament by scoring a century in 50 balls against South Africa. This is the third fastest century in the history of T20 World Cup. Gayle is also the only batsman to score two centuries in the history of this tournament.
4. Harry Brook (England) – 50 balls
England captain Harry Brook batted explosively against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 and completed his century in just 50 balls. This is the fourth fastest century in the history of T20 World Cup.
5. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 51 balls
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum scored a century in just 51 balls against Bangladesh in the 2012 T20 World Cup. This inning of his is the fifth fastest century in the history of T20 World Cup.
