Discover the top 5 quickest centuries scored by South African batsmen in T20 International cricket. These explosive innings showcase incredible power-hitting and remarkable skill under pressure, setting records and thrilling fans worldwide. From blistering starts to rapid finishes, these South African stars have redefined the pace of scoring in T20Is, making them some of the fastest century-makers in the format’s history.
Faf du Plessis – 46 balls, vs West Indies, 2015
In January 2015, Faf du Plessis scored a blazing century against the West Indies in Johannesburg during the second T20I. Leading South Africa, he smashed 119 runs off 56 balls, including five sixes and 11 boundaries, helping the Proteas post a massive 231/7. Despite his heroic effort, South Africa lost as Chris Gayle (90) and Marlon Samuels (60) guided the West Indies to a four-wicket win.
Richard Levi – 45 balls, vs New Zealand, 2012
Richard Levi, the first South African to score a T20I century, achieved this feat in February 2012 at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Chasing 174, Levi’s unbeaten 117 off 51 balls, featuring 13 sixes and five fours, led South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand. His match-winning knock earned him the Player of the Match award.
Quinton de Kock – 43 balls, vs West Indies, 2023
Quinton de Kock’s 43-ball century in March 2023 ranks third on this list. During the second T20I in Centurion, he chased down a challenging target of 259 set by the West Indies, who were powered by Johnson Charles’ 118 and Kyle Mayers’ 51. De Kock scored exactly 100 off 44 balls before getting out, guiding South Africa to a six-wicket win and winning Player of the Match honors.
Dewald Brevis – 41 balls, vs Australia, 2025
In August 2025, Dewald Brevis smashed his maiden T20I century against Australia in Darwin during his ninth international T20 match. His blistering 125 off 41 balls remains the highest individual T20I score by a South African batsman.
David Miller – 35 balls, vs Bangladesh, 2017
David Miller holds the record for the fastest T20I century by a South African, reaching 100 in just 35 balls against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom in 2017. Batting at number five, he blasted nine sixes and seven fours, finishing unbeaten on 101 as South Africa posted 224/4. They then bowled Bangladesh out for 141, winning by 83 runs.
