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Top 5 fastest centuries in T20 World Cup: Bangladesh got hammered THRICE

Explore the top 5 fastest centuries in T20 World Cup history, with explosive innings that set records and saw Bangladesh on the receiving end three times in unforgettable matches.

Chris Gayle
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Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle smashed a 47-ball hundred at Wankhede in the 2016 T20 World Cup Super 10 match against England. Chasing 183, his unbeaten knock powered West Indies to a six-wicket win and set the fastest hundred record.

Chris Gayle
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Chris Gayle

In the first-ever T20 World Cup match at Johannesburg in 2007, Gayle struck a 50-ball hundred against South Africa. His 117 announced the arrival of fearless T20 batting and made the tournament’s opening night unforgettable.

Brendon McCullum
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Brendon McCullum

During the 2012 T20 World Cup group match at Pallekele, McCullum blasted a 51-ball hundred against Bangladesh. His aggressive innings lifted New Zealand to 191 and turned the contest into a dominant 59-run victory.

Rilee Rossouw
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Rilee Rossouw

During the 2022 T20 World Cup Super 12s, Rossouw hammered a 52-ball hundred against Bangladesh. His 109 took South Africa past 200 and set up a crushing 104-run win.

Ahmed Shehzad
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Ahmed Shehzad

In the 2014 T20 World Cup group match at Mirpur, Shehzad scored a calm 58-ball hundred against Bangladesh. His unbeaten 111 anchored Pakistan’s 190 and sealed a comfortable 50-run victory.