The fastest centuries in Big Bash League (BBL) history have recently been updated following an extraordinary performance by Mitchell Owen. Here’s a summary of the top records:
#1 Mitchell Owen – 39 balls
Achieved during the BBL 14 final against Sydney Thunder on January 27, 2025.
Scored 108 runs off 42 balls, tying the record for the fastest century with Craig Simmons.
#2 Craig Simmons – 39 balls
Scored 100 runs against Adelaide Strikers on January 16, 2014.
His innings included eight fours and eight sixes, leading to a strike rate of 248.78.
#3 Glenn Maxwell – 41 balls
Scored a century against Hobart Hurricanes on January 19, 2022.
Finished with an unbeaten score of 154 off 64 balls, contributing to the highest total in BBL history.
#4 Josh Brown – 41 balls
Recently scored a century in the Challenger match against Adelaide Strikers in January 2024, marking a significant achievement in his career.
#5 Luke Wright – 44 balls
Achieved his century against Hobart Hurricanes on January 9, 2012, scoring 100 runs in total.
#6 Ben McDermott – 47 balls
Scored his century against Melbourne Renegades on January 24, 2019, finishing with 114 runs off 52 balls.
#7 Callum Ferguson and Mathew Wade
both scored centuries in 48 balls with Ferguson achieving this against Perth Scorchers on January 26, 2020, and Wade against Adelaide Strikers on January 10, 2020.
These records highlight the explosive nature of T20 cricket and the remarkable talent present in the BBL.
