England has been home to some of the most destructive T20I batters in the world, and in recent years, their approach to white-ball cricket has been fearless and aggressive. The fastest T20I centuries scored by England players are proof of their attacking mindset. From Phil Salt blazing 39-ball ton to Jos Buttler classy match-winning knocks, these innings have thrilled fans worldwide.
Let’s look at the Top 10 Fastest T20I Hundreds by England Players and break down each match-winning knock.
Top 10 Fastest T20I Centuries for England
| Rank | Player | Balls to Century | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Phil Salt | 39 | South Africa | Manchester | 2025 |
| 2️⃣ | Liam Livingstone | 42 | Pakistan | Nottingham | 2021 |
| 3️⃣ | Dawid Malan | 48 | New Zealand | Napier | 2019 |
| 4️⃣ | Alex Hales | 54 | Sri Lanka | Chittagong | 2014 |
| 5️⃣ | Moeen Ali | 55 | South Africa | Bristol | 2022 |
| 6️⃣ | Jos Buttler | 60 | Australia | Southampton | 2018 |
| 7️⃣ | Jos Buttler | 67 | India | Ahmedabad | 2021 |
| 8️⃣ | Jos Buttler | 67 | Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 2021 |
| 9️⃣ | Phil Salt | 68 | West Indies | Saint George’s | 2023 |
| 🔟 | Liam Livingstone | 68 | West Indies | Bridgetown | 2022 |
1. Phil Salt – 39 Balls vs South Africa (Manchester, 2025)
Phil Salt smashed the fastest-ever T20I century for England, reaching the landmark in just 39 balls. He went on to score 141 off 60 balls* with 15 fours and 8 sixes, helping England post a record-breaking 304/2, the highest total by a full-member nation. This knock broke Liam Livingstone 42-ball record and showcased Salt fearless batting.
2. Liam Livingstone – 42 Balls vs Pakistan (Nottingham, 2021)
Livingstone announced himself as one of the world’s most destructive hitters with this knock. He reached his century in 42 balls, hitting 9 sixes and 6 fours. Though England lost the match, this innings remains one of the finest individual efforts in T20I history.
3. Dawid Malan – 48 Balls vs New Zealand (Napier, 2019)
Dawid Malan played a flawless innings in Napier, smashing 103 off just 51 balls*. His elegant stroke play and consistency made him the fastest England player to reach 1,000 T20I runs at the time.
4. Alex Hales – 54 Balls vs Sri Lanka (Chittagong, 2014)
Hales’ century was England first-ever T20I ton. He remained unbeaten on 116 off 64 balls, guiding England to a memorable win after chasing down 190 against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup.
5. Moeen Ali – 55 Balls vs South Africa (Bristol, 2022)
Moeen Ali showed his aggressive side with a breathtaking knock that included 6 sixes and 8 fours. He reached the milestone in 55 balls and powered England to a huge total, leaving South Africa with no chance.
6. Jos Buttler – 60 Balls vs Australia (Southampton, 2018)
Jos Buttler maiden T20I hundred came in style against Australia. He remained unbeaten on 100 off 60 balls, anchoring England’s innings and showing why he is regarded as one of the best white-ball openers.
7. Jos Buttler – 67 Balls vs India (Ahmedabad, 2021)
Buttler played a captain knock, scoring a match-winning 83-ball 100 against India. His innings was full of smart rotation, explosive stroke play, and calculated risks that took England to victory.
8. Jos Buttler – 67 Balls vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah, 2021)
During the T20 World Cup 2021, Buttler smashed 101 off 67 balls* to register England’s first-ever T20I World Cup century. It was a masterclass in pacing the innings and accelerating at the right time.
9. Phil Salt – 68 Balls vs West Indies (Saint George’s, 2023)
Phil Salt first T20I hundred came in style, blasting 119 off 68 balls with 7 fours and 10 sixes. It was this innings that established him as England new T20 powerhouse.
10. Liam Livingstone – 68 Balls vs West Indies (Bridgetown, 2022)
Livingstone 100 off 68 balls was a treat for the crowd. He combined his raw power with clever shot selection, dominating the spinners and seamers alike.
England T20I batting lineup is one of the most explosive in the world, and these centuries show just how dangerous their players can be. Phil Salt now leads the list with his jaw-dropping 39-ball ton, but with hitters like Buttler, Livingstone, and Hales in the mix, expect more records to tumble soon.
