Comprehensive List Of Centuries In T20 World Cup: Key Highlights
The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup has commenced, showcasing some impressive batting performances. Over the years, cricket legends have illuminated the tournament with numerous memorable moments. Despite the fast-paced nature of T20 cricket, scoring a century remains a formidable challenge.
Throughout the history of the T20 World Cup, several centuries have been recorded. To date, 11 centuries have been scored in the tournament.
West Indies legend Chris Gayle was the first to achieve a century in the T20 World Cup. He accomplished this feat against South Africa during the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Chris Gayle also holds the distinction of being the only player to score multiple centuries in T20 World Cups. The former West Indies batsman has two centuries to his name.
Highest Individual Score
Former New Zealand batter Brendon McCullum holds the record for the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup match. He scored 123 runs against Bangladesh in 2012.
The 2009 edition of the T20 World Cup, held in England, is notable for being the only season without a century.
T20 World Cup Centuries List
| Batter | Against | Runs | Venue | Year |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | South Africa | 117 (57) | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| Suresh Raina (IND) | South Africa | 101 (60) | Gros Islet | 2010 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | Zimbabwe | 100 (64) | Providence | 2010 |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | Bangladesh | 123 (58) | Pallekele | 2012 |
| Alex Hales (ENG) | Sri Lanka | 116* (64) | Chattogram | 2014 |
| Bangladesh | 111* (62)Mirpur | 2014 | |||
| 100* (48)Mumbai | 2016 | ||||
| 103* (63)Dharamshala | 2016 | Jos Buttler (ENG)Sri Lanka | 101* (67)Sharjah | 202 |
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