Sahil Chauhan, a top-order batter for the Estonia cricket team, set a new record for the fastest men’s T20I century by reaching 100 runs in just 27 balls in a match against Cyprus. This incredible performance surpasses all previous records and highlights Chauhan’s exceptional batting skills. His achievement marks a significant moment in T20I cricket history, showcasing the exciting and dynamic nature of the game. Chauhan’s feat is a testament to his talent and dedication, bringing attention to the growing prowess of Estonian cricket.
Sahil Chauhan Creates a New Record:
Jan-Nicol Loftie Eaton’s record for the fastest T20I century, achieved in just 33 balls, stood for less than four months. It was broken by Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan, who reached his century in only 27 balls. Chauhan’s incredible performance surpassed Eaton’s short-lived record, setting a new benchmark in T20I cricket.
This remarkable feat highlights Chauhan’s exceptional batting skills and marks a significant milestone in T20I history. His achievement demonstrates the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the format, bringing attention to the rising talent within Estonia’s cricket team.
Chauhan’s century was also the fastest in all T20 cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle’s 30-ball record set in the IPL in 2013. Additionally, Chauhan hit the most sixes in a men’s T20I innings, with 18. This outstanding performance broke records and highlighted Chauhan’s incredible power-hitting ability. His remarkable achievements in the match against Cyprus have set new standards in T20 cricket, showcasing his exceptional talent and making him a standout player.
Sahil Chauhan’s Performance in the Second Match:
In the second game, which followed closely after the first, Chauhan showed his true form. Cyprus batted first and set a target of 191 for 7. However, Estonia had a difficult start to their innings, losing both openers in the first eight balls and accumulating just nine runs on the scoreboard.
Chauhan made an explosive start, striking a six, a four, and another six in the first three legal deliveries he faced from Buddika Mahesh. His teammates Stuart Hook and Steffan Gooch were dismissed shortly after, leaving Estonia struggling at 89 for 4 in the seventh over. However, by that point, Chauhan had already scored 66 runs off just 17 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes. His aggressive batting display propelled Estonia’s innings forward despite the early setbacks.
The chaos began in the sixth over of the chase, with Chauhan smashing Mangala Gunasekara for four sixes and a four, reaching his fifty in just 14 balls. However, this was not a record, as Dipendra Singh Airee holds the record with a fifty off nine balls. There have been two faster T20I half-centuries, including Yuvraj Singh’s 12-ball blitz against England in the first T20 World Cup in 2007.
Chauhan kept up his six-hitting spree, smashing four more off Chamal Sadun in the eighth over. He then added three more sixes in the following over bowled by Neeraj Tiwari, with the last one bringing up his century. The boundaries kept coming as Chauhan maintained an astonishing strike rate of 351.21 throughout his innings. Finally, he sealed the victory for Estonia with a four off James Chialoufas on the last ball of the 13th over.
In Estonia’s innings, Bilal Masud stood out as the second-highest scorer, remaining unbeaten with 21 runs. He played alongside Chauhan, forming a crucial partnership for the fifth wicket that contributed significantly to the team’s total. Masud’s steady batting ensured stability after early dismissals, helping Estonia maintain momentum towards the end of their innings. His unbeaten contribution underscored his role as a reliable middle-order batsman in the team lineup.
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