the batsmen who have made this achievement possible possess a steel-like mindset. Here are 10 of them who have crafted some magnificent centuries in T20 cricket history.
1. Chris Gayle
A man who embodies the self-proclaimed 'Universe Boss', Chris Gayle is a formidable batsman who has carved out multiple records in limited over formats. He is the leading run-scorer in ODI cricket and T20 cricket, and has scored 22 centuries.
He’s a tall, imposing batsman who loves to carve through the covers off either foot. He has the ability to decimate the figures of even the thriftiest opening bowlers, and is a force in this era of Twenty20 cricket.
2. David Warner
Warner has been a key player for the Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, and was a crucial member of Australia's maiden T20 World Cup win in 2021.
The left-handed opening batsman is known around the world for his aggressive top-order batting. He has a reputation for destroying bowling attacks and has played a big part in several controversies, most notably the ball-tampering scandal that saw him banned from Tests and ODIs.
3. Aaron Finch
Australia's biggest ever batsman Aaron Finch has retired from one-day international cricket. The veteran has played 145 matches, including 54 as captain, since his debut in 2013.
He holds two of the top three T20I scores - 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018 and 156 against England in 2013, which includes 14 sixes. He was a part of the side that won the 2015 World Cup and also captained Australia to a maiden T20 World Cup victory in 2021.
4. AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers is one of the most talented cricketers in the world. His 360-degree batting skills have left opponents in awe of his talent.
He became the first batsman in history to reach a century off only 31 balls in an ODI in 2015 and also holds the world record for fastest 100 and 150 in ODIs.
5. Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is one of the most exciting young batsmen in the world. He is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman and has been one of South Africa's first-choice players across all formats.
The Johannesburg-raised wicketkeeper/batsman has established himself as one of the best South African players and his international batting has never looked back. He has also excelled in limited-overs cricket.
6. David Miller
David Miller has scored three T20 centuries till date and was the first batsman in cricket history to score a century while batting at number five. He also became the fastest batsman to hit a T20 century off just 35 balls.
He is a left-handed batsman who is known to give his best in both ODI and T20 matches. His talent was noticed by the South African selectors and he made his international debut in 2010.
7. MN Van Wyk
During a Momentum Cup match between Dolphins and Knights, three batsmen - Morne van Wyk, Cameron Delport and Reeza Hendricks - scored 150-plus runs.
The 175-run inning was van Wyk’s fourth such score in List-A cricket. Only Gordon Greenidge and Sachin Tendulkar have surpassed him in this category.
8. Richard Levi
In 2012, Richard Levi was on a roll, launching his career with a belligerent unbeaten 117 against New Zealand in his second international match. It still holds the record as the fastest century in T20Is.
It was a game that had spectators at Seddon Park in Hamilton ducking for cover as Levi hit 13 sixes to reach his hundred off just 45 balls. It equalled the mark set by Chris Gayle of West Indies against South Africa in 2007.
9. Faf du Plessis
During his career, Faf du Plessis has scored 17 international centuries. He is the first South African to achieve this feat in all forms of cricket.
He also holds the record for the most number of international innings played before scoring a duck. He is one of the greatest fielders in T20 cricket history and has played in two World T20 campaigns.
10. David Miller
David Miller, South African cricketer, has achieved a century in just 35 balls. This is the fastest century in T20 Internationals, breaking the record set by Richard Levi in 2012.
He has also made his ODI debut and scored an unbeaten 130 against West Indies, which helped South Africa qualify for the 2015 World Cup. He had a 256 run-stand with JP Duminy at the fifth-wicket and is one of the few players to have reached two double-centuries in the ODI format.
