Top 5 Youngest Centurions in T20Is

In T20 Internationals (T20Is), scoring a century is no small feat. The fast-paced nature of the game demands both skill and aggression. What’s more impressive is when the youngest centurions in T20Is, barely out of their teens, manage to hit a century in this format. The following are the Youngest Centurions in T20Is, each of whom has made history with their incredible performances. The list is tabulated below.

Table: Youngest Centurions in T20Is

Player	Country	Opponent	Age	Score	Year
Gustav McKeon	France	Switzerland	18 years, 280 days	109	2022
Hazratullah Zazai	Afghanistan	Ireland	20 years, 337 days	162*	2019
Sivakumar Periyalwar	Romania	Turkey	21 years, 161 days	105*	2019
Orchide Tuyisenge	Rwanda	Seychelles	21 years, 190 days	100*	2022
Dipendra Singh Airee	Nepal	Malaysia	22 years, 68 days	110*	2023

Youngest Centurions in T20Is

These young centurions have set the cricket world abuzz with their brilliant performances.As we look to the future, it’s exciting to think about who will break the record for the youngest centurion in T20Is next.

Here are the Top 5 Youngest Centurions in T20Is :

1. Gustav McKeon

At just 18 years and 280 days old, Gustav McKeon stunned the cricket world by becoming the youngest centurion in T20Is. Representing France during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier B in July 2022, McKeon scored 109 runs off 61 balls against Switzerland. His innings was filled with aggressive stroke play, including 5 fours and 9 sixes. This record-breaking feat not only made him a household name but also signaled the rise of Associate nations in the cricketing world.

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2. Hazratullah Zazai

Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai is known for his explosive batting, and he proved his worth with a phenomenal 162* against Ireland in February 2019. At the age of 20 years and 337 days, Zazai became the second-youngest centurion in T20 Internationals. His record-breaking innings came off just 62 balls, and he smashed 16 sixes in one of the most memorable knocks in T20I history. His fearless approach has made him one of Afghanistan’s biggest stars in the shortest format.

3. Sivakumar Periyalwar

Sivakumar Periyalwar from Romania is another player who made his mark on the international stage. At 21 years and 161 days old, Periyalwar scored an unbeaten 105* against Turkey in August 2019. His innings helped Romania secure a dominant victory, and his century placed him among the youngest centurions in T20Is. Despite coming from an Associate nation, Periyalwar’s performance highlights how players from smaller cricketing countries are capable of producing exceptional talents.

4. Orchide Tuyisenge

Orchide Tuyisenge is yet another name from an emerging cricket nation, Rwanda. At the age of 21 years and 190 days, Tuyisenge scored a brilliant 100* against Seychelles in October 2022. His knock not only helped his team win but also placed him in the elite list of youngest centurions in T20Is. His ability to remain calm under pressure and accelerate at the right time showed maturity well beyond his years, marking him as a promising talent for Rwandan cricket.

5. Dipendra Singh Airee

Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee rounds off the list with a spectacular century scored at the age of 22 years and 68 days. Airee’s 110* came against Malaysia in December 2023, and his innings was a blend of patience and power. He struck 7 sixes and 8 fours during his knock, leading Nepal to a comfortable win. As one of Nepal’s most consistent performers, Airee’s century reinforced his reputation as a key player for the country’s growing cricketing ambitions, making him one of the youngest centurions in T20Is.

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