Fastest T20I Century: Nepal's Kushal Malla emerged as an unstoppable force, setting the cricketing world alight with his spellbinding performance as he broke the record for the fastest T20I century during the ongoing Asian Games 2023.
The Nepal batter in fact went past Rohit Sharma and David Miller, who had held the record with 35 balls hundreds, to score the fastest century in T20I cricket with a 34-ball knock.

In the game against Mongolia on Wednesday (September 27), Malla staged an unforgettable performance carved with raw aggression and audacious flair. Scoring the fastest T20I century in the history of world cricket, Malla's unbeaten 137 from just 50 deliveries was an awe-inspiring spectacle.
His blistering knock which came off a mere 34 balls consisted of 8 thunderous boundaries and 12 sky-high sixes. The sheer velocity and confidence of his stroke play left cricket pundits and fans alike, both astounded and exhilarated.
The game held further excitement as Nepal not only dominated their Mongolian counterparts but set another impressive milestone. The Nepali team posted a mammoth total of 314 for three wickets in the confined span of 20 overs.
With this audacious display of run-fest, they became the first ever team in the history of T20I cricket to breach the much coveted 300-run mark, setting a daunting new standard for teams around the globe to aspire.
The impact of Kushal Malla's spectacular centurion knock and Nepal's record-breaking team total is profound. It adds sheen to Nepal's sporting achievements and makes a strong statement for the nation's cricketing potential.
Malla's explosive batting display and the commanding team performance underscores the depth of talent in Nepal's cricketing ranks. In conclusion, this historic cricketing feat at the Asian Games 2023 will go down as one of the most remarkable inclusions in the saga of cricket history.
Malla's audacious hundred and Nepal's record team total displayed the immense promise Nepal holds in the cricketing world. While the records are a testament to the nation's progressing sporting prowess.
| Player & Country | Balls Taken | Opposition & Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kusal Malla (Nepal) | ||
| 2. David Miller (South Africa) | 35 | Bangladesh, 2017 |
| 3. Rohit Sharma (India) | 35 | Srilanka, 2017 |
| 4. Sudesh Wickramasekara (Czech Republic) | 35 | Turkey, 2019 |
| 5. Sivakumar Periyalwar (Romania) | 39 | Turkey, 2019 |
| 6. Zeeshan Kukikhel | 39 | Hungary, 2022 |
| 7. Johnson Charles | 39 | West Indies, 2023 |
| 8. K Kadowaki-Fleming | 40 | Japan, 2022 |
| 9. Ollie Hairs | 40 | Scotland, 2023 |
| 10. George Munsey | 41 | Scotland,2019 |