Discover the top fastest centuries in BPL cricket history, highlighting explosive batting performances and record-breaking innings from star players. The Bangladesh Cricket Board started the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), a T20 cricket league, in 2012. The Comilla Victorians are the most successful team, winning the BPL title four times. Players from different countries have scored 29 centuries in the BPL since it began. Fans have also seen many moments where batters hit the fastest centuries in the league.
5. Ahmed Shehzad
Ahmed Shehzad, a batter for the Barisal Burners, holds the record for the fastest century in BPL history. He scored 100 runs in just 40 balls against Duronto Rajshahi at Mirpur during the first BPL season in 2012. On February 28, the first semi-final was played between Barisal Burners and Duronto Rajshahi. After winning the toss, Barisal Burners chose to bowl first. Duronto Rajshahi scored 184 runs. In response, Barisal Burners had a great start, with opener Ahmed Shehzad scoring an unbeaten 113 runs from 49 balls. They easily reached the target in 16 overs. Ahmed Shehzad was named Man of the Match for his brilliant performance.
4. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, who played for the Barisal Burners, holds the second spot for the fastest century in BPL history. He scored a century in just 44 balls against Sylhet Royals during the first season of BPL in 2012 at Mirpur. It was the opening match of the tournament, where Barisal Burners won the toss and chose to field first. Sylhet Royals batted first and set a target of 166 runs. Gayle, opening the innings for Barisal Burners, played an amazing knock, scoring 100 runs in 44 balls without getting out. His innings helped Barisal Burners reach the target in just 13.1 overs, winning the match by 10 wickets. Gayle was awarded Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.
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3. Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed, a batter for Fortune Barishal, holds the third spot for the fastest century in BPL history. He scored 100 runs in just 45 balls against Rangpur Riders in Chattogram during the 2023 BPL season. This match was the 18th game of the season. Rangpur Riders won the toss and chose to bowl first. Fortune Barishal had a poor start, losing 4 wickets for just 46 runs. However, Iftikhar Ahmed turned things around with his quick century, helping the team reach a total of 239 runs. In response, Rangpur Riders struggled and lost the match by 67 runs. Iftikhar Ahmed was named both Man of the Match and Most Valuable Player.
2. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, a batter for Rangpur Riders, holds the 4th spot for the fastest century in BPL. He scored 100 runs in just 46 balls against Khulna Titans during BPL 2017 in Mirpur. In the elimination match, Rangpur won the toss and chose to chase. Khulna scored 167 runs. Although Rangpur lost two early wickets, Gayle played an amazing innings, scoring 126 runs off 51 balls. He helped Rangpur reach the target in just 15.2 overs, winning the match. Gayle was named Man of the Match for his performance.
1. Evin Lewis
Evin Lewis, a batter for Comilla Victorians, holds the 5th spot for the fastest century in BPL history. He scored 100 runs in just 46 balls during a match against Khulna Titans in Chattogram in BPL 2019. This was the 33rd match of the tournament. Comilla Victorians batted first and scored 237 runs, thanks to Evin Lewis’s amazing 109 runs from 49 balls. In response, Khulna Titans struggled and were all out for just 157 runs. Comilla Victorians won the match by 80 runs, and Evin Lewis was awarded Man of the Match.
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