The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been part of international cricket since 2007. The tournament has completed nine editions so far, with the 2026 event set to be the 10th. The upcoming tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and will begin on February 7.
India have always been one of the strongest teams in T20 World Cup history. They won the very first edition in 2007 and most recently lifted the trophy again in 2024. Indian cricket has developed numerous outstanding batters who delivered extraordinary performance in the decisive international games.
The T20 World Cup is known as a batter-friendly tournament. The short format pushes players to play attacking shots from the start, which often puts bowlers under pressure. The various tournaments have provided fans with numerous big scores and quick fifties and game-changing innings.
Despite the format favoring the batters, it's not a cakewalk to come out with the bat and score a century, especially in the T20 World Cup.
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Only One Indian Has Managed This Rare Feat
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been a tough competition for Indian batters who succeeded to score a century only once. Many famous names have come close but only one Indian player has achieved the three-figure milestone.
The player is neither Virat Kohli nor Rohit Sharma. Former Indian batter Suresh Raina holds the distinction of being the first Indian who achieved a century in T20 World Cup matches.
The 2010 T20 World Cup hosted in the West Indies marked the special moment. India faced South Africa in a Group C league match at Gros Islet St. Lucia on May 2.
India batted first to score 186 runs and lose 5 wickets. The main reason behind that big score was Suresh Raina’s brilliant innings.
Raina scored 101 runs off just 60 balls and reached his hundred in 59 deliveries. Raina's knock included nine fours and five sixes. He attacked from the start and never allowed the South African bowlers to settle.
Raina’s century provided India with a powerful scoring base. South Africa scored 172 runs but they lost the match by 14 runs. Raina's performance in the match became part of T20 World Cup history after India won the game.
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The Record Remains Untouched After All This Time
Suresh Raina's T20 World Cup century became the first century for an Indian player. No Indian batter has matched the accomplishment after more than 15 years since that time.
Indian stars have achieved great performances in later editions yet Raina's record continues to remain unbroken. The achievement shows how difficult it is for world-class batters to reach a century at the most significant T20 contest in cricket.
Fans will want to see an Indian batter join Suresh Raina on this special list as the 2026 T20 World Cup draws near. His achievement remains unique until any other Indian star matches him.
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