Sahil Chauhan Smashes Fastest T20 Century; Two Indians in Top 5 with 28-Ball Hundreds

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News18•22-01-2026, 19:38
Sahil Chauhan Smashes Fastest T20 Century; Two Indians in Top 5 with 28-Ball Hundreds
- •Estonia's Sahil Chauhan set a new world record for the fastest T20 century, reaching the milestone in just 27 balls against Cyprus on June 17, 2024.
- •Chauhan's record-breaking innings included 18 sixes, also a world record for the most sixes in a T20 innings.
- •Two Indian batsmen, Abhishek Sharma and Urvil Patel, are featured in the top 5 fastest T20 century scorers, both achieving their hundreds in 28 balls.
- •Abhishek Sharma scored his 28-ball century for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, showcasing his aggressive batting style.
- •Urvil Patel, a wicketkeeper-batsman from Gujarat, also hit a 28-ball century against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, drawing attention from IPL franchises.
Why It Matters: Sahil Chauhan holds the fastest T20 century record, while Abhishek Sharma and Urvil Patel join the elite list.
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