Scoring a century in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a rare achievement, with only a handful of batters having ever reached three figures in tournament history.
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most centuries in T20 World Cup history with two centuries. Other players, including Mahela Jayawardene, Jos Buttler, Brendon McCullum, and Alex Hales, have each scored one.
In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2025/26, two new names have already joined this exclusive list. Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka scored an unbeaten 100 in 86 balls across three innings, while YS Samra of Canada hit 110 off 78 balls, both becoming the latest batters to reach triple figures in this tournament.
This blog covers the players with the most hundreds in the T20 World Cup.
Players With Hundreds in the T20 World Cup
| Player | Team | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Opponent | Venue | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 117 | 57 | 7 | 10 | 205.26 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 11 Sep 2007 |
| Suresh Raina | India | 101 | 60 | 9 | 5 | 168.33 | South Africa | Gros Islet | 2 May 2010 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 100 | 64 | 10 | 4 | 156.25 | Zimbabwe | Providence | 3 May 2010 |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 123 | 58 | 11 | 7 | 212.06 | Bangladesh | Pallekele | 21 Sep 2012 |
| Alex Hales | England | 116* | 64 | 11 | 6 | 181.25 | Sri Lanka | Chattogram | 27 Mar 2014 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | Pakistan | 111* | 62 | 10 | 5 | 179.03 | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 30 Mar 2014 |
| Tamim Iqbal | Bangladesh | 103* | 63 | 10 | 5 | 163.49 | Oman | Dharamsala | 13 Mar 2016 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 100* | 48 | 5 | 11 | 208.33 | England | Wankhede | 16 Mar 2016 |
| Jos Buttler | England | 101* | 67 | 6 | 6 | 150.74 | Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Rilee Rossouw | South Africa | 109 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 194.64 | Bangladesh | Sydney | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 104 | 64 | 10 | 4 | 162.50 | Sri Lanka | Sydney | 29 Oct 2022 |
| P Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 100* | 86 | 13 | 6 | 159.30 | Australia | Pallekele | 16 Feb 2026 |
| YS Samra | Canada | 110 | 78 | 14 | 6 | 162.82 | New Zealand | Chennai | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 100 | 58 | 11 | 4 | 172.41 | Namibia | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 18 Feb 2026 |
1. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 2 Centuries
Chris Gayle is the only player to score two centuries in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history. His first hundred came against South Africa in Johannesburg on 11 September 2007, where he scored 117 off 57 balls, hitting 7 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 205.26.
He added a second hundred in 2016 against England at Wankhede Stadium, remaining unbeaten on 100 off 48 balls with 11 sixes, recording a strike rate of 208.33.
In that innings, more than half of his runs came through sixes alone. Finishing unbeaten off just 48 balls highlights how quickly he reached three figures and how dominant he remained till the final over.
2. Suresh Raina – 1 Century
Suresh Raina became the first Indian player to score a century in the T20 World Cup. He achieved the milestone against South Africa at Gros Islet on 2 May 2010, scoring 101 off 60 balls.
Raina struck 9 fours and 5 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 168.33. He balanced aggression with smart shot selection throughout the innings. His century gave India a strong batting platform in that match.
The distribution of boundaries indicates he consistently targeted gaps rather than relying solely on big shots. His strike rate of nearly 170 ensured India maintained momentum throughout the innings.
3. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 1 Century
Mahela Jayawardene scored his T20 World Cup century against Zimbabwe at Providence on 3 May 2010. He reached exactly 100 runs off 64 balls, striking 10 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 156.25.
His innings were built more on placement than power. Ten fours show how frequently he pierced the field, while four sixes added timely acceleration. Scoring 100 off 64 balls indicates a steady tempo without losing wickets.
A strike rate above 150 indicates efficient scoring, and reaching exactly 100 shows he paced the innings carefully rather than overattacking in the closing stages.
4. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 1 Century
Brendon McCullum registered one of the most dominant T20 World Cup centuries against Bangladesh at Pallekele on 21 September 2012. He scored 123 off 58 balls, including 11 fours and 7 sixes, at a strike rate of 212.06
A strike rate above 212 means he scored at more than two runs per ball for large phases. His 11 fours and 7 sixes show an aggressive mix of placement and power.
Scoring 123 from 58 balls highlights sustained attacking intent throughout the innings. It remains one of the highest individual scores in tournament history and reflects complete domination of the bowling unit.
5. Alex Hales (England) – 1 Century
Alex Hales scored his unbeaten T20 World Cup century against Sri Lanka at Chattogram on 27 March 2014. He finished on 116 off 64 balls*, hitting 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 181.25.
His 11 boundaries show strong use of the off-side and gaps, while six sixes added impact scoring. A strike rate above 180 suggests consistent attacking intent.
Remaining unbeaten indicates he controlled the innings till the final overs. The balance between fours and sixes reflects structured stroke play rather than pure power hitting.
6. Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) – 1 Century
Ahmed Shehzad scored Pakistan’s T20 World Cup century against Bangladesh at Mirpur in 2014. He remained unbeaten on 111 off 62 balls, hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes, with a strike rate of 179.03.
Scoring 111 from 62 balls shows steady acceleration through the innings. Ten fours indicate regular boundary flow, while five sixes indicate added scoring bursts.
His strike rate close to 180 reflects controlled aggression. Staying in added stability and ensured Pakistan maximized its total without collapse.
7. Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) – 1 Century
Tamim Iqbal recorded Bangladesh’s first T20 World Cup century against Oman at Dharamsala in 2016. He scored 103 off 63 balls*, including 10 fours and 5 sixes, at a strike rate of 163.49.
The innings marked a milestone moment for Bangladesh in the tournament. Ten fours show that he relied heavily on placement through the field. Five sixes provided momentum in the middle overs.
A strike rate above 160 ensured Bangladesh maintained scoring pressure. Remaining unbeaten helped carry the innings to completion without interruption.
8. Jos Buttler (England) – 1 Century
Jos Buttler scored his T20 World Cup century against Sri Lanka at Sharjah on 1 November 2021. He remained unbeaten on 101 off 67 balls*, hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes, with a strike rate of 150.74.
His innings reflect measured pacing. Six fours and six sixes show equal reliance on timing and power.
Scoring 101 from 67 balls indicates a calculated build-up before acceleration. Not staying out demonstrates he managed the chase efficiently and controlled the pace until the finish.
9. Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) – 1 Century
Rilee Rossouw smashed 109 off 56 balls against Bangladesh at Sydney in 2022, with 7 fours and 8 sixes, striking at 194.64.
Eight sixes underline the aggressive nature of his innings. Scoring 109 from just 56 balls reflects rapid scoring in the middle and death overs.
A strike rate close to 195 indicates he consistently found the boundary. The knock stands out for its high-impact power hitting.
10. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – 1 Century
Glenn Phillips scored 104 off 64 balls against Sri Lanka at Sydney in 2022, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 162.50.
Ten fours show he relied strongly on ground strokes and gap placement. Four sixes added late acceleration.
Scoring 104 from 64 balls indicates steady scoring rather than explosive bursts. His strike rate above 160 ensured New Zealand posted a strong competitive total.His century was key to New Zealand posting a match-winning total.
11. P Nissanka (Sri Lanka) – 1 Century
Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 100 against Australia in 2026 underlined his growing stature in T20 cricket. He combined controlled aggression with composure, handling a strong bowling attack with clarity in shot selection and execution
He remained unbeaten on 100 off 52 balls, hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes, with a strike rate of 192.30. Scoring 100 from 52 deliveries highlights aggressive intent from early overs.
Ten fours and five sixes show a balanced boundary distribution. The strike rate near 192 indicates sustained scoring momentum throughout the innings.
12. YS Samra (Canada) – 1 Century
Yuvraj Samra’s 110 against New Zealand in 2026 stood out as a significant T20 World Cup innings for Canada. He batted with confidence, capitalising on loose deliveries and consistently finding gaps to keep the scoreboard moving.
He scored 110 off 65 balls, hitting 11 fours and 6 sixes, with a strike rate of 169.23. The knock highlighted his ability to build an innings under pressure while maintaining attacking intent.
As centuries from Canadian batters are rare at this level, Samra’s effort became a landmark moment and added a notable chapter to the tournament’s history.
13 . Sahibzada Farhan – 100 (58)
In Match 35 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo, Sahibzada Farhan scored a crucial 100 off 58 balls against Namibia, striking 11 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 172.41.
After being 30 off 27, he accelerated sharply, taking on Willem Myburgh with consecutive sixes and attacking Jack Brassell square of the wicket.
He handled Bernard Scholtz and Gerhard Erasmus smartly, rotating strike and punishing anything overpitched. Despite visible cramps, he stayed composed and anchored Pakistan to 199/3. His 81-run stand and strong finish under pressure to qualify for the Super Eight made the knock highly significant.
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Conclusion: Chris Gayle alone has two hundreds in T20 World Cup history
Only 10 players have scored a century in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history, underlining how rare the milestone is in the shortest format. Chris Gayle remains the only batter with two T20 World Cup centuries, while all other players on the list have achieved the feat once.
FAQs
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most hundreds in T20 World Cup history. The West Indies batter is the only player to score two centuries in the tournament, achieving the feat in the 2007 and 2016 editions.
As per official records, a total of 14 centuries have been scored in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup so far
West Indies has scored the most T20 World Cup centuries, with two hundreds, both coming from Chris Gayle. No other country has more than one multiple-century scorer in the tournament.
