What counts as a T20I century? Abhishek Sharma's 113 explained
A direct answer to the T20I-century query: a hundred is 100 individual runs in an innings, while balls faced and final score describe separate milestones.
A T20 International century means a batter scores at least 100 runs in one T20I innings. In the 27 October 2026 match against New Zealand, BCCI's scorecard records Abhishek Sharma's 113 from 38 balls.
Century, balls faced and total score
A batter reaches a century at 100 runs, but the innings can continue afterward. If the player finishes on 113, that is the final total; the balls needed to reach 100 measure how quickly the milestone was reached. These figures are related but not interchangeable.
The New Zealand match example
BCCI's official scorecard records India chasing 199 in 13.2 overs and winning by six wickets. It lists Abhishek Sharma's 113 from 38 balls and names him Player of the Match. The Indian Express headline notes a 35-ball hundred, while the scorecard gives the final innings total and balls faced.
How to verify a record
Start with the official scorecard for the innings and result. If comparing fastest hundreds, check the exact format, opposition and source definition. A domestic T20 hundred, an IPL hundred and a T20I hundred are not automatically the same record category.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 113 from 38 balls the same as a 35-ball century?
No. The century milestone was reached after 35 balls according to the report; 113 from 38 balls is the final innings line on the scorecard.
Does a T20I century guarantee the team wins?
No. It is an individual batting milestone. The team result depends on the full match score and the opponent's innings.