Franchise T20 cricket has completely transformed batting over the past decade, with players constantly redefining what is possible in the shortest format. chris gayle Of Indian Premier League (IPL) From the unforgettable attack in nicholas puran Of Major League Cricket (MLC) Batsmen have worked to push the boundaries of power-hitting, even achieving record-breaking feats in the 2016–18 season. Puran’s Washington Freedom The brilliant century against India in MLC 2026 has now made him the second-fastest player to score a century in franchise T20 cricket, joining an exclusive group of explosive batsmen who have played some great innings in this format.
Top 5 fastest centuries in franchise T20 cricket
1. Chris Gayle – 30 balls (vs Pune Warriors India, IPL 2013)
Gayle remains comfortably at the top of this prestigious list having played perhaps the greatest T20 innings of all time. in ipl 2013 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Representing the “Universe Boss” Pune Warriors India (PWI) Scored a century in just 30 balls against. Gayle’s brilliant innings showcased towering sixes and effortless power as he demolished the bowling attack from start to finish. More than a decade later, his 30-ball century remains the standard for explosive batting in franchise T20 cricket.
2. Nicholas Pooran – 31 balls (vs Washington Freedom, MLC 2026)

Pooran played one of the finest innings in the history of Major League Cricket to reach the second position. in the eliminator of 2026 MI New York (MINY) Playing against the Washington Freedom, west indies The wicketkeeper-batsman scored a century in just 31 balls. His fearless strokeplay and clean hitting lit up the competition, as he recorded the fastest century in MLC history. Although MI New York ultimately lost the match, Pooran’s brilliant innings earns it a place among the greatest innings of franchise T20 cricket.
3. Finn Allen – 35 balls (vs Washington Freedom, MLC 2025)

New Zealand K Opener finn allen Finished third in the 2025 MLC season by scoring a century in just 35 balls. Known for his highly aggressive approach, Allen attacked from the very first over and never allowed the bowlers to settle down. His remarkable innings showcased his extraordinary ball-hitting ability and established him as one of the most destructive openers in world cricket.
4. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 35 balls (vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2025)

teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi in IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans (GT) Made his mark on the biggest stage by scoring a century in 35 balls against. The young Indian batsman displayed amazing composure with fearless intent, dismantling the experienced bowling attack with ease. His exceptional innings ranks him among the fastest century-scorers in franchise T20 history and establishes him as one of cricket’s brightest rising stars.
5. Usman Khan – 35 balls (vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2023)

Osman Khan by Multan Sultans For Quetta Gladiators against pakistan super league 2023 He completed this list with his quick century innings. Scoring his century in just 35 balls, Usman combined traditional strokeplay with innovative shot-making to dominate the opposition bowlers. This innings showcases his immense hitting ability and remains one of the fastest and memorable centuries in PSL history.
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