Fastest Hundreds By Australians In T20Is
T20 cricket has changed a lot since it first began, and Australia has been quick to adapt. Known for their aggressive style across all formats, Australia has produced some of the fastest and most thrilling hundreds in T20 Internationals (T20Is). Australian players have consistently shown fearless batting, making them a force to reckon with in T20I cricket.
Recently, Josh Inglis broke records with his 43-ball century against Scotland, setting a new benchmark in Australian T20I cricket. Let’s take a closer look at the top three fastest hundreds scored by Australian cricketers in T20I matches.
Fastest Hundreds By Australians In T20Is
Rank | Player | Opponent | Year | Balls to Century | Final Score (Runs/Balls) | Match Outcome |
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1 | Josh Inglis | Scotland | 2024 | 43 | 103 (49) | Australia scored 196/5 and won by 70 runs |
2 | Josh Inglis, Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell | Multiple | 2023, 2013 | 47 | Inglis: 110 (50), Finch: 156 (63), Maxwell: 100 (47) | Inglis (vs India): India chased target, Finch (vs England): Australia won by 39 runs, Maxwell (vs India): Australia won by 5 wickets |
3 | Glenn Maxwell | Sri Lanka | 2016 | 49 | 145* (65) | Australia scored 263 and won the match |
1. Josh Inglis – 43 Balls vs Scotland, 2024
Josh Inglis currently holds the record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Australian. In a match against Scotland in 2024, Inglis came in to bat when Australia was struggling at 11/1. Despite the early setback, Inglis played a magnificent knock, reaching his century in just 43 balls. He ended up scoring 103 runs off 49 deliveries, which included plenty of boundaries and sixes.
Inglis’s quick runs helped Australia post a total of 196/5, and they won the match comfortably by 70 runs. His innings is considered one of the most destructive performances in Australian T20I history.
Fastest Fifties for Australia in T20Is
2. Josh Inglis, Aaron Finch, and Glenn Maxwell – 47 Balls
The second spot on this list is shared by three players who each scored a T20I century in just 47 balls.
- Aaron Finch delivered a remarkable innings against England in 2013. Finch scored a record-breaking 156 runs off just 63 balls, marking the first time a player had crossed 150 runs in a T20I match. His knock helped Australia set a total of 248 runs and secure a 39-run victory.
- Josh Inglis also holds this record after his explosive century against India in 2023. Batting at number three, Inglis reached his hundred in 47 balls and went on to score 110 off 50 deliveries, helping Australia post 208 runs. Despite his efforts, India managed to chase the target.
- Glenn Maxwell joined this elite group in 2023 during a thrilling match against India in Guwahati. Chasing 222 runs, Maxwell’s quickfire hundred off 47 balls helped Australia win the match by five wickets in the final over.
3. Glenn Maxwell – 49 Balls vs Sri Lanka, 2016
Glenn Maxwell is known for his explosive batting, and he proved this once again when he smashed a hundred off just 49 balls against Sri Lanka in Pallekele in 2016. Opening the innings, Maxwell’s aggressive approach led him to score a massive 145* off 65 balls. His innings featured 14 fours and 9 sixes, helping Australia post a total of 263, which is one of their highest scores in T20Is.
FAQs
Who holds the record for the fastest T20I century by an Australian?
Josh Inglis holds the record with a century in 43 balls against Scotland in 2024.
What is the second-fastest T20I century by an Australian?
The second-fastest T20I century (47 balls) is shared by Aaron Finch, Josh Inglis, and Glenn Maxwell.
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