Fastest century in the ICC Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to take place on 19th February, 2025, after an eight-year hiatus, with Pakistan and the UAE serving as joint hosts of the event. The competition will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa. Each team is set to play three matches within its group, resulting in a total of 12 group-stage matches.

Who has the fastest century in the ICC Champions Trophy?

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag is the player who has reportedly scored the fastest century in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. Sehwag achieved the feat while playing against England in the 2002 Champions Trophy match in Colombo. He took 77 balls to reach the mark and finished his innings for 126 from 104 balls. He had a strike rate of 121.15 with 21 boundaries and one over-boundary.

Apart from Sehwag, Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, England's Marcus Trescothick and Andrew Flintoff, South Africa's Jacques Kallis, and India's Sachin Tendulkar are some of the names who have scored the fastest centuries in the Champions Trophy.

Tillakaratne Dilshan- ICC CT 2009

In the opening match of the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, former Sri Lankan skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed 106 off 92 balls, reaching his century in just 87 deliveries. This marked the second-quickest in the tournament's history. His innings helped Sri Lanka in posting 319 runs and securing a 113-run victory over South Africa.

Marcus Trescothick (ICC CT 2002) Andrew Flintoff (ICC CT 2004)

Andrew Flintoff and Marcus Trescothick are both holding the third spot for the fastest centuries in ICC Champions Trophy history with 89 balls. Trescothick accomplished this in the 2002 edition, scoring 119 off 102 balls against Zimbabwe in Colombo as England got a 108-run victory. Flintoff reached his century against Sri Lanka in the rain-affected 2004 edition, helping England to win by 49 runs by the DLS method.

Jacques Kallis- ICC CT 1998

Jacques Kallis played a crucial role in South Africa's victory in the inaugural ICC Champions Trophy in 1998. He smashed his century in 91 balls and scored 113 off 100 balls. Kallis hit five boundaries and five sixes in the semi-final against Sri Lanka, helping his team post 240 runs in 39 overs and secure a 92-run win.

Sachin Tendulkar- ICC CT 1998

India faced Australia in their opening match of the 1998 ICC Knockouts Trophy, where Sachin Tendulkar delivered a stunning performance. He scored 141 off 128 balls, reaching his century in just 95 balls with 19 fours and three sixes. Tendulkar likewise took four wickets for 38 runs with the ball, helping India defend their total of 307/8 and secure a 44-run victory. His performance also procured him the Man of the Match award.

List of players with the fastest century in the ICC Champions Trophy