Finn Allen from New Zealand just recorded the fastest century in T20I World Cups, and that too in a semi-final. New Zealand were up against South Africa at Eden Gardens for a place in the final, and the Proteas were the favourites to win as they were unbeaten. New Zealand had huffed and puffed its way in, but the way they played in the semi-final showed why they are rated so highly. Chasing 169, Finn Allen blasted his way to a 33-ball century and took NZ home and into yet another ICC final.
Now, before we get into the final, let us have a look at the fastest centurions in T20I World Cup history. Shall we?
1: Finn Allen - 33 balls
It was a knock to remember from Finn Allen in the first semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Kolkata. After New Zealand restricted South Africa to just 168, Finn came out with only one mission in mind - destruction. Allen had just four dots in his whole innings and smashed eight sixes and 10 fours. He reached his century in just 33 balls and took New Zealand to the final for the second time in the T20 World Cup.
2: Chris Gayle - 47 balls
It was no surprise that Chris Gayle was at the top of the list before Finn Allen came along. The Universe Boss has scored two centuries in T20 World Cups, and this one came in just 47 balls. Playing against England in the 2016 T20 World Cup at Wankhede, England scored 182 in the first innings, and West Indies chased it down in 18.1 overs, courtesy Chris Gayle. He came out all guns blazing and hit a century in just 47 balls, which included 11 sixes and five fours.
3: Chris Gayle - 50 balls
In the first-ever game of the T20 World Cup, Gayle smashed a century in just 50 balls against the tournament hosts, South Africa. Batting first, Gayle smashed 10 sixes and seven fours, scoring 117 in just 57 balls. It remained the fastest century in T20I World Cups until he himself broke it in 2016. Unfortunately, this innings went in vain as South Africa chased it down with the help of Herschelle Gibbs’ 90.
4: Harry Brook - 50 balls
The current England skipper, Harry Brook, played one of the finest captain’s knocks in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 165 to qualify for the semis against Pakistan, England were in trouble when Harry Brook promoted himself to no.3, and what followed was mayhem. He looked comfortable on a pitch where others struggled. He played some sumptuous shots and never looked in difficulty ever. Brook scored 100 in just 50 balls and took England home single-handedly. He was dismissed towards the end of the chase, but he had done his job by then.
