A Year of Raining 100s: T20I Batters Who Lit Up 2025
The year 2025 has been one for the record books in Twenty20 International cricket. In a format built on flair and aggression, batters across the world have taken power-hitting to unprecedented heights — producing a flood of centuries rarely seen in T20I history.
From January to October, the runs have come thick and fast. The modern-day T20 batter now combines explosive hitting with precise shot-making, and the result has been a series of innings that redefined the limits of what’s possible in 20 overs.
The Centurions of 2025 (Jan–Oct 4)
| Player | Country | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Salt | England | 141* | 60 | 235.00 | South Africa |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 135 | 54 | 250.00 | England |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 125* | 56 | 223.21 | Australia |
| Mohammad Haris | Pakistan | 107* | 46 | 232.60 | Bangladesh |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 107 | 58 | 184.48 | India |
| Tim Robinson | New Zealand | 106* | 66 | 160.60 | Australia |
| Hasan Nawaz | Pakistan | 105* | 45 | 233.33 | New Zealand |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | 103* | 52 | 198.07 | New Zealand |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | 102* | 57 | 178.94 | Australia |
| Tim David | Australia | 102* | 37 | 275.67 | West Indies |
| Kusal Perera | Sri Lanka | 101 | 46 | 219.56 | New Zealand |
Power, Precision, and Pure Dominance
No single region has dominated; instead, brilliance has emerged from every corner. England’s Phil Salt headlined the year with a breathtaking 141* off 60 balls against South Africa — an innings that perfectly captured the new rhythm of T20 batting.
India’s Abhishek Sharma followed with a 54-ball 135 against England, while Dewald Brevis showcased South Africa’s next generation of talent with a composed yet explosive 125* versus Australia.
For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera reignited the nation’s T20 spark with centuries full of timing and temperament. Meanwhile, Australia’s Tim David stole headlines with one of the fastest T20I hundreds of all time — a blistering 37-ball 102* against West Indies at a strike rate of 275.
The Changing Face of T20 Batting
What’s striking about 2025 isn’t just the number of centuries, but how they were scored. High strike rates, deeper batting orders, and fearless intent have combined to create innings that feel more like statement pieces than anomalies.
Batters are no longer satisfied with cameos. They’re converting quick starts into commanding hundreds, maintaining strike rates above 200, and pushing boundaries — literally and figuratively — in every sense.
A Golden Year for T20 Cricket
From PD Salt’s dominance to emerging talents like Hasan Nawaz and Abhishek Sharma, 2025 has shown that the art of T20 batting continues to evolve. Each century has not just entertained but emphasized the strategic and mental sharpness required to excel at the highest level.
With more matches still to come, one thing is clear — 2025 will be remembered as the year it rained hundreds in T20I cricket.
