The top five fastest centuries in BBL history highlight explosive batting displays, featuring joint 39-ball tons at the top. Another blistering 41-ball century followed in a knockout game, while a 154* off 64 balls set multiple records. The list concludes with a remarkable 44-ball century in the league’s early seasons.
5. Luke Wright (44 balls) vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2012
Luke Wright, representing the Melbourne Stars, achieved the fifth-fastest century in Big Bash League history during the 2011-12 season against the Hobart Hurricanes. Opening the innings, Wright smashed a 44-ball century, eventually scoring 117 runs off 60 balls, featuring eight fours and nine sixes. His stellar knock earned him the Player of the Match award and propelled the Stars to a 19-run victory over the Hurricanes.
4. Josh Brown (41 Balls) vs Adelaide Strikers, 2024
Brisbane Heat’s Josh Brown delivered a stunning performance in the 2023-24 Challenger game against Adelaide Strikers, scoring a blistering 41-ball century. He went on to amass 140 runs off just 57 balls, featuring 10 fours and 12 sixes, marking the third-highest individual score in BBL history. Brown’s explosive innings powered Brisbane Heat to a 54-run victory, securing their spot in the finals.
3. Glenn Maxwell (41 Balls) vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2022
Glenn Maxwell holds the record for the highest individual score in Big Bash League history, smashing an unbeaten 154 off just 64 balls for the Melbourne Stars against the Hobart Hurricanes at the MCG. His 41-ball century and ruthless assault on the Hurricanes’ bowling attack powered the Stars to 273/2, the highest team total in BBL history. In reply, the Hurricanes managed 167/6, losing the game by a massive 106 runs.
2. Mitchell Owen (39 Balls) vs Sydney Thunder, 2025
Mitchell Owen delivered a sensational performance in the 2024-25 Big Bash League final, leading the Hobart Hurricanes to their first-ever title with a blistering knock against Sydney Thunder. Chasing 183, Owen smashed a joint-fastest BBL century off just 39 balls, scoring 108 off 42 balls, including six fours and 11 sixes. His explosive innings powered the Hurricanes to 185/3 in just 14.1 overs, etching his name in the record books and securing the championship for his team.
1. Craig Simmons (39 Balls) vs Adelaide Strikers, 2014
Craig Simmons etched his name in Big Bash League history with a joint-fastest century, reaching the milestone in just 39 balls for Perth Scorchers against Adelaide Strikers in the 2013-14 season. In a thrilling high-scoring encounter, Simmons smashed 102 off 41 balls, including eight fours and eight sixes. The Scorchers posted 203/7 and defended their total by restricting the Strikers to 198/6, securing a narrow five-run victory. Simmons’ incredible knock earned him the Player of the Match award.
| Rank | Player | Balls to Century | Opponent | Year | Final Score | Fours | Sixes |
| 1 | Craig Simmons | 39 | Adelaide Strikers | 2014 | 102 off 41 balls | 8 | 8 |
| 2 | Mitchell Owen | 39 | Sydney Thunder | 2025 | 108 off 42 balls | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | Glenn Maxwell | 41 | Hobart Hurricanes | 2022 | 154* off 64 balls | 22 | 4 |
| 4 | Josh Brown | 41 | Adelaide Strikers | 2024 | 140 off 57 balls | 10 | 12 |
| 5 | Luke Wright | 44 | Hobart Hurricanes | 2012 | 117 off 60 balls | 8 | 9 |