Top 5 fastest T20I centuries for Australia ft. Tim David

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Australia, winners of the T20 World Cup 2021 , have produced some of the finest T20I batters known for their ability to change the game with powerful hitting. From the explosive strokes of David Warner to the all-round skill of Shane Watson, Australian players have thrilled fans with their quick centuries since them inception of the shortest format. Let’s explore top 5 fastest centuries by an Australian in T20Is.

1. Tim David – 37 balls vs West Indies

The latest and fastest entrant in the list of Australian explosive batters is Tim David. Playing against West Indies in St Kitts, David scored the fastest T20I century for Australia and the third fastest against a Test-playing nation. Coming to bat when his team was under pressure chasing 215 runs, he took charge by smashing the ball all around the ground. David scored 102 runs off just 37 balls, including 11 towering sixes and 6 fours, leading Australia to a comfortable victory with 23 balls to spare.

2. Josh Inglis – 43 balls vs Scotland

Josh Inglis delivered a spectacular innings against Scotland in Edinburgh in 2024, scoring the fastest T20I century by an Australian batter in just 43 balls. Coming in at number three, Inglis quickly settled and then unleashed a powerful display of hitting, reaching his half-century off 20 balls and then accelerating to three figures with consecutive sixes. His explosive knock helped Australia set a strong total of 196.

3. Aaron Finch (vs England), Josh Inglis (vs India), Glenn Maxwell (vs India) – 47 balls

In third place on the list of fastest T20I centuries for Australia, three explosive batters share the record, each reaching the landmark in 47 balls. Former Australian captain and their highest T20I run-scorer Aaron Finch achieved this feat against England on their home ground, famously smashing a blazing century to set a commanding tone. Inglis made the list again with his 47-ball hundred against India in Guwahati, showcasing his quick-scoring ability. Adding to this elite group is the dynamic Glenn Maxwell, who also blasted a rapid century against India, illustrating why he is one of the most exciting players in T20 cricket today.

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4. Glenn Maxwell – 49 balls vs Sri Lanka

The fourth in the list is once again Maxwell. He scored a rapid T20I century against Sri Lanka in Pallekele in 2016, reaching 49 balls to complete his hundred. Known for his inventive stroke play and ability to accelerate, Maxwell played a stunning innings that showcased his aggressive style and power-hitting.

5. Glenn Maxwell ( vs India and West Indies) and Aaron Finch (vs Zimbabwe) – 50 balls

Maxwell once again features on the list of fastest T20I centuries for Australia. His unbeaten 113 against India in 2019 at Chinnaswamy was a match-winning masterclass. In 2024, he smashed another rapid ton off 50 balls against West Indies in Adelaide, scoring 120 in a brutal display of power-hitting. Finch also appears again, having slammed a 50-ball century against Zimbabwe, a reminder of his explosive capabilities at the top.

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