Young prodigy from Tobago creates history in T20 cricket

Tobago batsman Iraq Thomas creates history in T20 cricket. Image Source: File Pic
Tobago batsman Iraq Thomas creates history in T20 cricket. Image Source: File Pic

Internet Desk: A 23-year old Trinidad and Tobago, Iraq Thomas, smashed the fastest T20 century in just 21 deliveries in the Tobago Cricket Association’s T20 tournament at Louis D’or.

Playing for Scarborough/Mason Hall, Thomas finished with an unbeaten 131 off 31 balls to help his side chase down Speyside’s target of 152 in just eight overs, thereby breaking Chris Gayle’s record of 30-ball century for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Pune Warriors India (PWI) in the Indian Premier League.

According to Trinidad Guardian, Thomas showed his explosive batting as he slammed a 53-ball 97 against Charlotteville but kept his best knock reserved for the next match which ultimately turned out to be a world record in domestic cricket.