Summary:
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton of Namibia set a new world record for the fastest T20I century, achieving it in 33 balls.
Loftie-Eaton broke Kushal Malla's previous record of a 34-ball century.
The match took place in Nepal during the T20I tri-series opener on February 27, 2024.
The 22-year-old Namibian cricketer Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton created a new world record in T20I cricket history during the Nepal T20I tri-series opener against the hosts Nepal, as the left-handed batter hit the fastest T20I century.
Last Tuesday (27 February), when Nepal hosted Namibia in the T20I tri-series opener at Kirtipur, Namibia chose to bat first and scored 206/4 in 20 overs. The no.5 Namibian batter Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton joined the crease when they were struggling at 62/3 in 10.4 overs.
Fastest T20I century: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton broke Kushal Malla’s record
After completing his half-century in 18 balls, the left-handed batter Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton completed his maiden T20 hundred in 33 balls to break the record for the fastest T20I century. During that record-breaking knock, Loftie-Eaton hit 11 fours and eight sixes. He was ultimately dismissed after scoring 101 runs in 36 balls.
Previously, the Nepalese cricketer Kushal Malla held the fastest T20I century record with a 34-ball hundred against Mongolia during the record-breaking match at the Asian Games 2023.
Fastest T20I centuries
Player (Team) | Balls faced | Opposition | Venue | Date |
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (Namibia) | 33 | Nepal | Kirtipur | 27 February 2024 |
Kushal Malla (Nepal) | 34 | Mongolia | Hangzhou | 27 September 2023 |
David Miller (South Africa) | 35 | Bangladesh | Potchefstroom | 29 October 2017 |
Rohit Sharma (India) | 35 | Sri Lanka | Indore | 22 December 2017 |
Sudesh Wickramasekara (Czech Republic) | 35 | Turkey | Ilfov County | 30 August 2019 |
(Updated as of 27 February 2024)
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton recorded the joint-third fastest T20 hundred
Meanwhile, Namibian Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton also became the joint-third fastest centurion in T20 cricket history.
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Fastest T20 hundreds
Player (Team) | Nationality | Balls to complete century | Opposition | Venue | Date |
Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | Jamaican | 30 | Pune Warriors India | Bengaluru | 23 April 2013 |
Rishabh Pant (Delhi) | Indian | 32 | Himachal Pradesh | Delhi | 14 January 2018 |
Wihan Lubbe (North West) | South African | 33 | Limpopo | Paarl | 15 September 2018 |
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (Namibia) | Namibian | 33 | Nepal | Kirtipur | 27 February 2024 |
Andrew Symonds (Kent) | Australian | 34 | Middlesex | Maidstone | 2 July 2004 |
Sean Abbott (Surrey) | Australian | 34 | Kent | The Oval | 26 May 2023 |
Kushal Malla (Nepal) | Nepalese | 34 | Mongolia | Hangzhou | 27 September 2023 |
(Updated as of 27 February 2024)
Namibia won the match by 20 runs, Loftie-Eaton took two wickets
Although Nepal fought hard, they were all out for 186 runs in 18.5 overs as Namibia won the T20I tri-series opener by 20 runs. While Ruben Trumpelmann took four wickets (4/29), three other Namibian bowlers picked up two wickets each, including the fastest T20I centurion Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (2/29).
FAQ:
Who has the fastest century in T20I history?
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton of Namibia holds the record for the fastest T20I century, achieved in 33 balls during a match against Nepal on February 27, 2024.
