Indian batsmen have made significant contributions to the T20I format, setting records for the fastest centuries that highlight their explosive skills.
Among these players, Rohit Sharma stands out with a phenomenal 35-ball century, leading the list of the quickest T20I tons by Indians.
Following Rohit is Sanju Samson who made headlines against England in Mumbai, where he became the second-fastest Indian to score a century in T20 Internationals. Achieving this milestone in just 37 balls, Sharma's innings featured an explosive display of hitting, including nine fours and eight sixes.
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What is the fastest Century score by an Indian batsman in T20 history?
The fastest T20 century by an Indian batsman was scored by Gujarat's Urvil Patel when he smashed a 28-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 27, 2024 against Tripura.
A week later, Punjab's Abhishek Sharma equalled the record and smashed a 28-ball ton against Meghalaya in the same tournament.
This is the joint fastest-ever by an Indian batter and the second-fastest in all T20 cricket.
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| Player | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urvil Patel | 28 | Tripura (SMAT) | Indore | 2024 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 28 | Meghalaya (SMAT) | Rajkot | 2024 |
| Rishabh Pant | 32 | Himachal Pradesh (SMAT) | Delhi | 2018 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 35 | Rajasthan Royals (IPL) | Jaipur | 2025 |
| Rohit Sharma | 35 | Sri Lanka (Internationals) | Indore | 2017 |
| Urvil Patel | 36 | Uttarakhand (SMAT) | Indore | 2024 |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen | 37 | Mumbai (SMAT) | Mumbai | 2021 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 38 | Sikkim (SMAT) | Indore | 2019 |
| Ricky Bhui | 38 | Nagaland (SMAT) | Mulapadu | 2019 |
Fastest Centuries for India in T20Is
Here’s a look at the fastest centuries scored by Indian batsmen in T20 Internationals:
| Player | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 35 | Sri Lanka | Indore | 2017 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 37 | England | Mumbai | 2024 |
| Sanju Samson | 40 | Bangladesh | Hyderabad | 2024 |
| Tilak Varma | 41 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2024 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 45 | Sri Lanka | Rajkot | 2023 |
| KL Rahul | 46 | West Indies | Lauderhill | 2016 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 46 | Zimbabwe | Harare | 2024 |
| Sanju Samson | 47 | South Africa | Durban | 2024 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 48 | England | Nottingham | 2022 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 49 | New Zealand | Mount Maunganui | 2022 |
| Sanju Samson | 51 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2024 |
| Tilak Varma | 51 | South Africa | Centurion | 2024 |