Namibia's Loftie-Eaton smashes record for fastest T20I century against Nepal in Tri-Nation opener

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Feb 27, 2024, 4:27 PM IST

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton created history by smashing the fastest T20 International century, reaching the milestone in just 33 deliveries against Nepal in the opening match of the Tri-Nation series.

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton set a new record for the fastest T20 International century, achieving the milestone in just 33 deliveries against Nepal in the inaugural match of the Tri-Nation series. The middle-order batsman surpassed Nepal's Kushal Malla by a single delivery, with Malla having achieved the feat during the Hangzhou Asian Games last year. Loftie-Eaton's blistering knock of 101 runs off 36 balls included 11 fours and eight sixes, boasting an impressive strike rate of 280.55.

NICOL LOFTIE EATON CREATED HISTORY...!!!!

Namibia's Nicol Loftie Eaton scored fastest Hundred in T20I Internationals, he scored Hundred in just 33 balls against Nepal - The Historic Moment for Namibia Cricket.pic.twitter.com/Z0F6WdANTg

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)

The left-handed batter, who scored 92 runs through boundaries, marked his maiden century across formats in his 33rd T20I appearance. Namibia posted a total of 206/4, with opener Malan Kruger contributing an unbeaten 59. In response, Nepal was bowled out for 186 in the 19th over, with Ruben Trumpelmann claiming figures of 4/29, while Dipendra Singh Airee top-scored for Nepal with 48. The Tri-Nation series also features the Netherlands as the third participating team.

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