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Which player made the record of the fastest century in T20 International cricket history?
A)
David Miller
B)
Rohit Sharma
C)
Kushal Malla
D)
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton



Namibian batter Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has etched his name in cricket history by hitting the quickest ever hundred in men’s T20Is, Loftie-Eaton created the new record during a T20I against Nepal at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Tuesday (27th Feb 2024).

Walking in to bat at no. 5, Loftie-Eaton took just 33 deliveries to reach three figures having belted 11 fours and eight sixes during his record-breaking effort. This is his maiden T20I century.

Namibia were at a middling 62/3 when Loftie-Eaton joined opener Malan Kruger in the middle and he changed the complexion of his team’s innings by peppering the boundary with gorgeous hits.

Loftie-Eaton’s 36-ball 101 propelled Namibia to 206/4 after their captain JJ Smit opted to bat first in the Tri-series opener which also features the Netherlands.

Loftie-Eaton wasn’t done though as he later claimed two wickets in his three overs to cap off a brilliant all-round performance.


Interestingly, the 22-year-old Namibian broke the record of Nepal batter Kushal Malla who was part of the contest. Malla had taken 34 deliveries to smash a century against Namibia last year.

India’s Rohit Sharma, South African David Miller and Sudesh Wickramasekara of Czech Republic have slipped to joint-third on the list of quickest T20I hundreds with each taking 35 balls.

Rank Name Balls
1 Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 33
2 Kushal Malla 34
3 Rohit Sharma, David Miller, Sudesh Wickramasekara 35
4 Sivakumar Periyalwar, Zeeshan Kukikhel, Johnson Charles 39
5 K Kadowaki-Fleming, Ollie Hairs 40


Source : News18

Published On : February 28, 2024
Category : Sports
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