Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan breaks this record of Chris Gayle! Find out
Xtra Time Web Desk : In an extraordinary display of power-hitting, Estonia's Sahil Chauhan shattered the record for the fastest century in T20 cricket, reaching the milestone in just 27 balls. This feat, achieved against Cyprus on Monday, eclipsed Chris Gayle's previous record of a 30-ball century set during the IPL 2013 for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Sahil Chauhan is an emerging talent in Estonian cricket, known for his explosive batting style. Originally from India, Chauhan moved to Estonia and quickly made a name for himself in the local cricket scene. Chauhan’s blazing performance also set a new benchmark in T20 Internationals, surpassing Jan-Nicole Loftie-Eaton's 33-ball century for Namibia against Nepal. He remained unbeaten with a staggering 144 off 41 balls, including 18 sixes—the most ever in a T20I innings.
Chauhan's incredible innings powered Estonia to chase down a target of 191 runs in under 13 overs, securing a six-wicket victory and cementing his place in cricket history.
