Estonia's Sahil Chauhan scores fastest T20I century in 27 balls

Estonia batter Sahil Chauhan scripted the new record for the fastest century in men’s T20Is on Monday as he completed his ton in just 27 balls against Cyprus. Chauhan broke Namibian Jan-Nicol Loftie Eaton's record who had taken 33 balls to reach his T20I century against Nepal in February 2024.

Chauhan now also holds the record for the fastest century across T20s, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record of a 30-ball hundred in IPL 2013.

In the second game of the six-match series between Estonia and Cyprus in Episkopi on Monday, the hosts batted first and scored 191/7 with Taranjit Singh smashing 44 off just 17 balls. Chamal Sadun made 28 for Cyprus while Pranay Gheewala and Arslan Amjad took two wickets each for Estonia.

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Estonia got off to the worst possible start during the chase losing three wickets for just 40 runs before Chauhan took control of the innings and got to his fifty in just 14 balls before completing the ton in 27 balls. He finished on 144 not out in just 41 balls as Estonia won by six wickets and seven overs remaining.

Chauhan hit 18 sixes during his whirlwind knock which is the new record for most maximums in a men’s T20I knock.

Interestingly, this was the second match of the day between the two teams. In the first game, which was also won by Estonia by 5 wickets, Chauhan got out on a golden duck.

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