Abhishek Sharma scored a brilliant century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, scoring 135 runs in 68 balls. With this inning, he has joined the discussion of leading batsmen who have scored centuries in T20 cricket.
Sports News: T20 cricket is considered to be the fastest and most exciting format in the world, where there is pressure to score runs on every ball. In such a situation, scoring a century is considered a very special achievement. Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Abhishek Sharma has once again brought his name into discussion in T20 cricket by playing a brilliant inning of 135 runs against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. With this inning, he has made a place in the list of top T20 century batsmen in the world.
Chris Gayle: ‘Universe Boss’ of T20
The record of scoring most centuries in the history of T20 cricket is in the name of the legendary West Indies batsman. Chris Gayle has scored 22 centuries in T20 cricket, which is the biggest record till date. Gayle is known for his explosive batting. He also has a historic inning of 175 runs in his name in IPL, which is the highest individual score in T20 cricket.
Babar Azam: 12 centuries with consistency
Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam is at second place in this list. He has scored 12 centuries in T20 cricket so far. Babar’s specialty is his technique and consistency. They make better use of strike rotation and gaps rather than risky shots. His performance in Pakistan Super League (PSL) and international cricket has been consistently strong.
David Warner: Reliable opener of IPL
Former Australian captain and explosive batsman David Warner has 10 centuries in his name in T20 cricket. Warner is known for his aggressive starts and his ability to score runs consistently. He has performed brilliantly for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL for a long time.
Virat Kohli and Quinton de Kock: 9-9 centuries
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli and South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock have 9 centuries each in T20 cricket. Virat Kohli has changed his batting style over the years to a more aggressive approach, which has increased his number of centuries. De Kock is also famous for his fast starts and big shots, especially in T20 leagues.
Riley Russo, Sahibzada Farhan and Abhishek Sharma also included
The list also includes some new and emerging names who have left their mark in T20 cricket. South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw, Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan and India’s young batsman Abhishek Sharma have also now registered 9-9 T20 centuries. Abhishek Sharma’s recent innings has earned him a place in this prestigious list, making him a prominent name among the rising stars of T20 cricket.
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