Centuries in T20Is are a treat to watch. Over the years, some incredible cricketing talents across the globe have set the bar high with their records. This article celebrates the art of power-hitting by logging the top 10 fastest centuries in Women's cricket.

Check out the Top 10s that left the fans and bowlers amazed in the competitive T20 format.

10. Hayley Matthews | (53 balls) vs Australia, 2023

West Indies Captain Hayley Matthews holds 10th position in fastest centuries in Women's T20Is | sportzpoint.com — Hayley Matthews celebrating her fastest T20 century against Australia in 2023. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The West Indies captain Hayley Matthews scored a crucial ton in their record-breaking run chase against Australia. She is known for excelling in the T20 format. They succeeded in defeating Australia on their home soil with the help of this knock in 2023.

Matthews has scored 2 centuries in T20Is so far. It took her only 53 balls for this, which makes it one of the fastest centuries in Women's cricket.

9. Meg Lanning | (53 balls) vs Ireland, 2014

Former Australian captain Meg Lanning scored 9th fastest centuries in Women's T20Is against Ireland | sportzpoint.com

Meg Lanning, the former Australian captain, holds the ninth position with her timeless century against Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup, 2014. Lanning is one of the finest cricketers of all time, with seven World Cup titles under her name.

She scored 125 runs off 65 balls in this innings and was also the top run-scorer of the tournament.

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8. Rubina Chhetry | (52 balls) vs Maldives, 2024

Nepal Women's Captain Rubina Chhetry scored her fastest T20 century in the history of Women's Cricket | sportzpoint.com

The former captain of the Nepal Women's Team, Rubina Chhetry, scored a record-breaking century in a match of ACC Women's Premier Cup against Maldives in 2024. She hit 10 fours and 5 sixes, leading the team to a total of 227 runs on the board.

Her century off 52 balls paved the way to achieve one of the highest totals of Women's T20Is by an Asian country.

7. Danni Wyatt-Hodge | (52 balls) vs India, 2018

England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge's iconic century which holds the seventh position in top 10 fastest centuries in Women's T20Is | sportzpoint.com — Danni Wyatt-Hodge after her record-breaking ton against India in 2018. Image | BBC

The attacking opener of England Women's Team, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, scored a magnificent century from just 52 balls against India in 2018. She’s widely known for her composed batting style in this format, providing a headstart to the team.

Wyatt helped England reach the milestone of one of the highest successful run chases in the history of Women's T20Is with her vital knock.

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6. Meg Lanning | (51 balls) vs England, 2019

Meg Lanning's century against England which appears in the top 10 fastest centuries in Women's T20Is

This is yet another ton from the Australian legend that became one of the fastest centuries in women's cricket, making her appear on the list twice. She took 53 balls to score the century, and was also unbeaten in the inning.

Lanning also holds the record for most centuries in Women's ODIs, which says a lot about her exceptional abilities.

5. Fargana Hoque | (51 balls) vs Maldives, 2019

Fargana Hoque is the second Bangladeshi woman to score one of the fastest centuries in Women's T20Is | sportzpoint.com — Fargana Hoque celebrating her maiden T20 century off 51 balls against Maldives. Image | Sports Tak

Fargana Hoque, the right-handed Bangladeshi batter scored her maiden T20 century off 51 balls in 2019, which was fastest in a lot. With this remarkable century against Maldives, Hoque became the second woman from Bangladesh to score a T20 century.

4. Harmanpreet Kaur | (49 balls) vs New Zealand, 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur's century against New Zealand in 2018 is one of the fastest centuries in Women's T20Is | sportzpoint.com

Harmanpreet Kaur, the current Indian captain, secured the fourth position with her maiden T20 century in 2018. She scored this off just 49 balls during the ICC Women's World T20, against New Zealand.

Kaur showcased some fearless cricketing class and became the first Indian woman to score a century in a T20 International.

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3. Tamsin Beaumont | (47 balls) vs South Africa, 2018

Tamsin Beaumont's maiden T20 century against South Africa is one of the fastest centuries in Women's T20Is | sportzpoint.com

Tamsin Beaumont, the right-handed English batter, scored an impressive century off 47 balls against South Africa in 2018. She is known for her ability to score runs in all cricketing formats and noteworthy fielding.

2. Alyssa Healy | (46 balls) vs Sri Lanka, 2019

Current Australian captain Alyssa Healy scored her fastest century in Women's T20Is in 2019 | sportzpoint.com

The current Australian captain, Alyssa Healy, scored her maiden T20 century off 46 balls against Sri Lanka in 2019. In this inning, she played a spectacular knock of 148* from 61 balls, which is the highest individual score in women's T20Is by an Australian.

This performance brings her to the second position in the table of fastest centuries in Women's cricket of all time.

1. Deandra Dottin | (38 balls) vs South Africa, 2010

Deandra Dottin tops the list of scoring the fastest centuries in Women's T20Is off just 38 balls in 2010 | sportzpoint.com — Deandra Dottin smashing the fastest century in the history of Women's T20Is in 2010. Image | Associated press

As we come down to the final name, Deandra Dottin’s extraordinary century off 38 balls is the long-standing record that has remained in the no. 1 rank for over a decade. This West Indies all-rounder scored her groundbreaking maiden century against South Africa in 2010.

Dottin is the first woman to score a century in the history of T20 cricket. She is widely recognised for her explosive batting power and has set an unforgettable benchmark worldwide.

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