Most T20 Centuries by Indian Player | Updated List Here

T20 International (T20I) cricket is the shortest and most thrilling format of the game. Unlike longer formats, T20I matches are limited to 20 overs per side, demanding aggressive play and quick scoring. 

This fast-paced format has revolutionised cricket, with batters expected to dominate from the first ball. 

In T20I cricket, explosive batting has become a key strategy, with players striving to hit big shots, clear boundaries, and post high scores. India has produced some of the finest batters who have shone brightly in the T20I format. 

Known for their flair and versatility, Indian cricketers have made a significant mark on the T20I stage, with names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav becoming household names. 

In this article, we explore the top 5 Indian players with the most T20I centuries, showcasing their record-breaking performances and the impact they've made on the game.

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List of Players to score T20I centuries for India

Here's the updated list of the cricket players who have made the most centuries in T20I for India. Rohit Sharma leads the list with four centuries, followed by KL Rahul with two centuries. The list includes:

Source: ESPNcricinfo

1. Rohit Sharma | 5 Hundreds

Rohit Sharma, an accomplished Indian batter and T20 World Cup-winning captain leads the pack with five T20I centuries. Amassing 4,231 runs—the highest by any player in T20Is—from 159 matches, he averages 32.05 with a strike rate of 140.89. 

Rohit’s first T20I century was a 66-ball 106 against South Africa in Dharamsala in October 2015, though India lost by seven wickets. 

He also holds the record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian, with a 35-ball tonne against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017, hitting 10 sixes and 12 fours. His other centuries were against England, the West Indies, and Afghanistan.

2. Suryakumar Yadav | 4 Hundreds

Suryakumar Yadav follows closely with four centuries from 72 innings. His first T20I century was a gritty 117 off 55 balls against England in July 2022, although India narrowly lost by 17 runs. 

His quickest century came in January 2023, scoring a blistering hundred in just 45 balls against Sri Lanka, leading to a commanding 91-run victory. He also scored centuries against New Zealand and South Africa.

3. Sanju Samson | 3 Hundreds

Sanju Samson has three T20I centuries to his name. His maiden century, a powerful 47-ball 111, came against Bangladesh in October 2024, guiding India to a massive total of 297/6. 

In November 2024, Samson hit 107 off 50 balls against South Africa in Durban, aiding in a 61-run win. Later that month, he scored an unbeaten 109 off 56 balls in Johannesburg.

4. KL Rahul | 2 Hundreds

KL Rahul has two T20I centuries. His first was an unbeaten 110 off 51 balls against the West Indies in 2016, falling short by just one run. 

His second came against England in Manchester in July 2018, leading India to an eight-wicket victory. Notably, he remained not out in both innings.

5. Tilak Varma | 2 Hundreds

Tilak Varma has quickly made a mark with two T20I centuries. His first came in 2024, a commanding 120* off 55 balls against Ireland, showcasing his ability to anchor innings while accelerating the scoring. 

His second century came later that year, with another outstanding 102* in a crucial match against South Africa, helping India secure a thrilling series win.

From Rohit Sharma's record-breaking performances to emerging stars like Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, the ability to score big under pressure has become a hallmark of Indian batting. 

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