Written By: Akshat Jain | Updated: Aug 14, 2025, 9:36 PM
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In this collection of pictures we shall know 5 batters who smashed fastest centuries in Asia Cup. Interestingly, there is only one Indian in the list. Let's dive in.
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The first name in the special list is of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. He batted brilliantly against Bangladesh in Dambulla in 2010. In this match, he scored a century in just 53 balls. Since then, he holds the record of scoring the fastest century in Asia Cup. In that match, he faced a total of 60 balls. Meanwhile, he managed to score 124 runs with the help of 17 fours and four sixes. As a result, Pakistan's team managed to win this match by 139 runs.
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The second big name in the list is former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya. Sanath Jayasuriya won everyone's heart with his aggressive batting against Bangladesh in 2008. During that time, he completed a century in 55 balls in Karachi. As a result, the Sri Lankan team managed to win this match by a huge margin of 158 runs. In this match, Jayasuriya contributed 130 runs in 88 balls.
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Former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina's name also comes in the top five. He batted explosively against Hong Kong in Karachi in 2008. In this match, he scored a century in 66 balls. He is the first player from India to score the fastest century in the prestigious tournament.
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At fourth place comes the name of Iftikhar Ahmed, who is trying to make a comeback in the Pakistan cricket team. The 34-year-old batsman scored a century in 67 balls against Nepal in Multan in 2023.
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Shahid Afridi's name once again comes in the top five. He played explosive batting against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in 2010. During that time, he completed a century in 68 balls.
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