Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 2 Centuries

The "Universe Boss" himself, Chris Gayle, is the only batter to score two hundreds in the T20 World Cup. In the 2007 edition, he smashed 117 runs off just 57 balls against South Africa, showing his immense power-hitting ability and dominating bowling attacks. Gayle hit the second hundred (100 off 48 balls) against England in Mumbai during the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Suresh Raina (India) - 1 Century

Suresh Raina is the first Indian batter to score a century in the T20 World Cup during the 2010 edition. His 101 runs off 60 balls against South Africa were instrumental in India's victory, highlighting his ability to score quickly and build a solid foundation for his team.

Mahela Jayawardena (Sri Lanka) - 1 Century

The elegant Sri Lankan batter, Mahela Jayawardene, displayed his class by scoring a century (100 runs) in the 2010 edition against Zimbabwe on a difficult Guyana pitch. His composed innings showcased the value of experience and strategic batting in tournament matches.

Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) - 1 Century

The former New Zealand captain, Brendon McCullum, is known for his aggressive batting style. In the 2012 edition, he broke Gayle's record for the highest individual score, scoring 123 runs off just 58 balls against Bangladesh. His innings showed his ability to innovate and consistently score boundaries.

Alex Hales (England) - 1 Century

The former England opener, Alex Hales, scored the first century of the 2014 T20 World Cup. He made 16 runs off just 64 balls in a crucial league match against Sri Lanka. He is known for his aggressive batting style and was vital to England winning the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) - 1 Century

The right-handed Pakistani opener, Ahmed Shahzad, announced his arrival on the big stage with a magnificent century (111 runs off 62 balls) against Bangladesh in the 2014 T20 World Cup. This was the second century in the 2014 edition.

Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) - 1 Century

The aggressive Bangladesh opener, Tamim Iqbal, has displayed his power-hitting capabilities on the T20 World Cup stage. He scored an unbeaten century (103 runs off 63 balls) against Oman in the 2016 edition, highlighting his ability to dominate bowling attacks with his explosive batting.

Jos Buttler (England) - 1 Century

English captain Jos Buttler smashed a brilliant century (101* runs off 67 balls) against Sri Lanka in the 2021 edition. He has a fearless approach and a wide range of strokes. His ability to score all around the wicket and adapt to different bowling attacks is critical to big scores.

Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) - 1 Century

South Africa's Rilee Rossouw hit 109 runs off 56 balls against Bangladesh in the 2022 T20 World Cup. His innings helped the team score 205 runs and eventually win the match by 104 runs. Rossouw is not part of the South Africa squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) - 1 Century

New Zealand's middle-order enforcer Glenn Phillips dominated the Sri Lanka bowlers single-handedly and made 104 runs off 64 balls in the 2022 T20 World Cup. New Zealand scored 167 runs and dismissed Sri Lanka for 102 runs.

FAQs

Who scored most centuries in T20 World Cup history?

West Indies’ Chris Gayle is the only batter to score 2 hundreds in the Men’s T20 World Cup. Gayle hit centuries in 2007 and 2016.

Which Indian player has hit a century in the T20 World Cup?

India’s Suresh Raina is the only Indian batter to hit a century in the T20 World Cup. Raina scored 101 runs against South Africa in the 2010 T20 World Cup.

How many centuries have been scored in T20 World Cup history?

11 hundreds have been scored in the T20 World Cup history. The 2009 and 2024 T20 World Cup are the only editions without an individual hundred.

Who has the most centuries in T20 cricket?

Rohit Sharm and Glenn Maxwell have hit the most centuries in T20 cricket. Both Rohit and Maxwell have hit 5 centuries in T20 internationals. Suryakumar Yadav is next best with 4 hundreds.