Rohit Sharma of India bats during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final match between India and England at Adelaide Oval on November 10, 2022, in Adelaide, Australia.
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell and India’s Rohit Sharma jointly hold the record for the most centuries in T20I cricket, with both having scored five centuries each in the format.
Rohit Sharma achieved this remarkable feat after making his T20I debut against England in a T20 World Cup match in Durban back in 2007. His five centuries illustrate his dominance in T20I cricket.
Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell, known for his explosive batting, also boasts five centuries in T20Is. He reached this milestone with an exceptional century during the second T20I against the West Indies at Adelaide Oval in 2024.
In second place is India’s Suryakumar Yadav, who has accumulated four T20I centuries, further establishing himself as one of the most dynamic players in the format.
Other notable players who have scored three T20I centuries include Sabawoon Davizi (Czech Republic), Colin Munro (New Zealand), Muhammad Waseem (UAE), and Babar Azam (Pakistan), all sharing third place on the list.
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Most Centuries in T20 International Cricket: Top 10 List
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Matches | T20I Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Maxwell | AUS | 106 | 5 |
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | IND | 151 | 5 |
| 2 | Suryakumar Yadav | IND | 60 | 4 |
| 3 | Sabawoon Davizi | CZK-R | 31 | 3 |
| 3 | Muhammad Waseem | UAE | 53 | 3 |
| 3 | Colin Munro | NZ | 65 | 3 |
| 3 | Babar Azam | PAK | 116 | 3 |
| 4 | Faheem Nazir | SUI | 14 | 2 |
| 4 | Aaron Johnson | CAN | 16 | 2 |
| 4 | Gustav McKeon | FRA | 16 | 2 |
Glenn Maxwell | 5 T20I Centuries
Glenn Maxwell, popularly known as “The Big Show,” holds the record for the most T20I centuries. His first century came during Australia’s 2016 tour of Sri Lanka, where he scored an unbeaten 145 off just 65 balls in Pallekele. This innings was filled with 14 fours and nine sixes, showcasing his aggressive approach.
Maxwell followed up this performance with another unbeaten century (103*) against England in Hobart in 2018. His knack for scoring centuries continued against India, where he registered two more T20I hundreds. He scored an unbeaten 113* in Bangalore in 2019 and 104* in Guwahati in 2023 during his 100th T20I match.
Maxwell’s latest T20I century came in 2024 against the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, where he scored an unbeaten 120 off just 55 balls, underlining his dominance in the format.
Rohit Sharma | 5 T20I Centuries
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, became the first player to achieve five T20I centuries. His journey started with a blistering knock of 106 off 66 balls against South Africa in Dharamsala in 2015, a match India lost by seven wickets. Rohit’s five T20I centuries remain the most by any Indian player to date.
He continued his century-scoring spree with 118 against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017, followed by an unbeaten 100* against England in Bristol and 111* against West Indies in Lucknow, both in 2018.
Rohit’s record-breaking fifth century came in January 2024 in a match against Afghanistan, where he scored an unbeaten 121 off 69 balls, further solidifying his reputation as one of the finest batsmen in T20I cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav | 4 T20I Centuries
Suryakumar Yadav has been a key figure for India in T20I cricket since his debut in 2021. His first century came in 2022 with a stunning 117 off 55 balls against England in Nottingham. Later that year, he followed up with 111 off 51 balls against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.
In 2023, he added a third century, scoring 112 off 51 balls against Sri Lanka in Rajkot. Suryakumar continued his phenomenal form, securing his fourth century in December 2023 against South Africa, scoring 100 off 56 balls. His ability to score quickly has made him a vital asset to the Indian team.
Sabawoon Davizi | 3 T20I Centuries
Sabawoon Davizi, representing the Czech Republic, holds the record for the most T20I centuries among associate players. His first century came in 2019 during the Malta Quadrangular T20I Series, where he scored 101 runs off 68 balls in the semi-final against Malta.
In 2022, Davizi added two more centuries to his tally. The first was an unbeaten 115 off 59 balls against Bulgaria in the Valletta Cup, followed by 111* against Austria in the Central Europe Cup, cementing his place as a consistent performer for his national team.
Conclusion
Beyond the top 10 players, several others have scored two centuries in T20Is, including Muhammad Waseem, Evin Lewis, George Munsey, Glenn Phillips, Martin Guptill, Aaron Finch, KL Rahul, David Miller, Brendon McCullum, and Chris Gayle, all showcasing their remarkable talent in the shortest format of the game.
FAQs
Who has the most centuries in T20 history?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most centuries in T20 cricket, with 22 centuries to his name. His extraordinary dominance in T20 cricket sets him apart from other players.
How many players have scored 100 in T20?
As of April 21, 2024, a total of 147 centuries have been scored in T20 cricket, contributed by 110 different players.
Who scored the fastest 100 in Men’s T20?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest T20 century, achieved in just 30 balls against Pune Warriors in 2013.
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