Finn Allen Smashes Record Fastest Century in T20 World Cup
Tekkabuzz999 New Zealand’s Finn Allen delivered a historic performance on Wednesday, scoring a stunning century in just 33 balls during the T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa in Kolkata. His explosive innings helped New Zealand chase down the target of 170 runs in only 12.5 overs.
Allen finished unbeaten on 100 off 33 deliveries, smashing 10 fours and eight sixes in a remarkable display of power hitting. His performance not only secured a comfortable victory for the Kiwis but also set a new benchmark for the fastest century in T20 World Cup history.
Breaking Chris Gayle’s Long-Standing Record
Before Allen’s incredible knock, the record for the fastest century in a T20 World Cup match belonged to Chris Gayle. The West Indies legend reached his hundred in 47 balls against England during the 2016 tournament.
Allen’s 33-ball century shattered that record by a significant margin. The innings highlighted his aggressive batting style and placed him among the most explosive players in the modern T20 format.
Fastest Centuries in T20 World Cup History
Allen’s century now sits at the top of the list of fastest hundreds in T20 World Cup matches. His achievement also ties him for the third-fastest century in all T20 internationals, alongside Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Sikandar Raza. The overall fastest T20I century remains Sahil Chauhan of Estonia, who reached the milestone in just 27 balls.
Fastest centuries in T20 World Cups:
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Finn Allen (New Zealand) – 33 balls vs South Africa, 2026
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Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 47 balls vs England, 2016
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Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 50 balls vs South Africa, 2007
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Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 51 balls vs Bangladesh, 2012
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Riley Rossouw (South Africa) – 52 balls vs Bangladesh, 2022
