Craig Simmons of the Perth Scorchers still holds the record for the fastest century in Big Bash League history, reaching 100 in just 39 balls. In recent seasons, Mitchell Owen equaled this incredible feat, also scoring a hundred in 39 balls, sharing the top spot with Simmons in the BBL record books.
Other explosive batsmen like Glenn Maxwell, Chris Lynn, and Ben McDermott have delivered some of the league’s most destructive innings. In the BBL 2025–26 season, Tim Seifert joined this elite list with a 53-ball century for the Melbourne Renegades, while Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw lit up the Brisbane Heat innings with blazing hundreds.
With so many fearless hitters in the tournament, fans are eagerly watching to see who might challenge or even break the long-standing fastest century record this season.
Top 13 Fastest BBL Centuries
There have been many hundreds scored in the Big Bash League over the years. We are looking at the fastest hundreds here.
| Player | Number of balls | Team | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Simmons | 39 | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Strikers | 16 January 2014 |
| Mitchell Owen | 39 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Thunder | 27 January 2025 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 41 | Melbourne Stars | Hobart Hurricanes | 19 January 2022 |
| Josh Brown | 41 | Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Strikers | 22 January 2024 |
| Luke Wright | 44 | Melbourne Stars | Hobart Hurricanes | 9 January 2012 |
| Ben McDermott | 47 | Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne Renegades | 12 January 2017 |
| Jack Wildermuth | 47 | Brisbane Heat | Perth Scorchers | 19 December 2025 |
| Callum Ferguson | 48 | Sydney Thunder | Perth Scorchers | 24 January 2019 |
| Matthew Wade | 48 | Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide Strikers | 26 January 2020 |
| Matt Renshaw | 48 | Brisbane Heat | Perth Scorchers | 19 December 2025 |
| Chris Lynn | 49 | Brisbane Heat | Hobart Hurricanes | 29 December 2015 |
| Matthew Short | 49 | Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane Heat | 11 January 2025 |
| Tim Seifert | 53 | Melbourne Renegades | Brisbane Heat | 15 December 2025 |
1. Craig Simmons (39 balls)
A 39-ball hundred from Craig Simmons is the fastest 100 ever scored in the Big Bash League history.
He scored 102 from 41 balls with a strike rate of 248.78 and reached the milestone in just 39 balls. Perth Scorchers went on to win the match by five runs against the Adelaide Strikers after scoring 203 runs in the first innings.
2. Mitchell Owen (39 balls)
Mitchell Owen scored 39 runs off 39 balls against the Sydney Thunder in the 2024/25 BBL season. He hit 11 sixes and had a strike rate of 257.14.
He is seen as a future player for Australia’s white-ball team. His skill in hitting big shots is allowing him to rack up impressive runs. The Hurricanes chased the target of 183 in just 14.1 overs, and Owen’s fireworks led them to a dominant victory.
3. Glenn Maxwell (41 balls)
Glenn Maxwell scored an unbeaten 154 from 64 balls against Hobart Hurricanes in the 2021/22 BBL edition.
His innings included 22 fours and 4 sixes. As an opener, his key role helped the Melbourne Stars achieve the highest score in BBL history. Stars later won the match by 106 runs after posting 273 runs.
4. Josh Brown (41 balls)
Josh Brown, a powerful batter, scored a hundred off 41 balls against the Adelaide Strikers, leading his team, the Brisbane Heat, to a 54-run victory.
His 140 runs off 57 balls occurred in the 2023/24 edition of the Big Bash League. The innings featured 12 sixes. This innings is still regarded as one of the best big-hitting batting displays in the BBL.
5. Luke Wright (44 balls)
England’s all-rounder Luke Wright scored a hundred off 44 balls against the Hobart Hurricanes in the 2011/12 BBL season. This is the fifth fastest hundred in BBL history.
Opening the batting for Melbourne Stars, Wright’s strong performance helped the team score 203 runs for 3 wickets. The Stars won by 19 runs.
6. Ben McDermott (47 balls)
Aussie batter Ben McDermott scored 114 runs off 52 balls against the Melbourne Renegades. His performance helped his team chase a tough target of 223 runs.
The 30-year-old right-handed batter hit 9 sixes and 8 fours in his impressive innings.
Playing at the No. 3 position in the batting order, Ben McDermott showed pure class and elegance with a spectacular century.
7. Jack Wildermuth (47 balls)
Jack Wildermuth smashed a blazing 104 runs off just 50 balls for Brisbane Heat against the Perth Scorchers in the 6th Match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at The Gabba, Brisbane.
The right-handed batsman hit 9 sixes and 5 fours, taking complete control of the innings and helping his team post a massive total of 242-2.
Batting at the No. 4 position, Wildermuth showcased excellent timing and power, crafting a spectacular century that thrilled fans and kept Brisbane Heat in command throughout the chase.
8. Callum Ferguson (48 balls)
Callum Ferguson’s 48-ball hundred against the Perth Scorchers is the 7th fastest BBL hundred so far.
Ferguson’s incredible knock came during the 2018/19 BBL season and scored 113 from 53 balls. Ferguson’s explosive innings helped the Sydney Thunder team reach the target of 182 runs in 19.2 overs.
9. Matthew Wade (48 balls)
Matthew Wade scored a quick hundred off 48 balls against the Adelaide Strikers. He played a very aggressive innings.
The left-handed batter scored 130 runs off only 61 balls and remained not out until the end of the innings. He hit 11 fours and 7 sixes, which added excitement to his performance.
10. Matt Renshaw (48 balls)
Matt Renshaw scored a rapid 102 runs off just 51 balls for Brisbane Heat against the Perth Scorchers in the 6th Match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at The Gabba, Brisbane.
The right-handed batsman struck 9 sixes and 5 fours, putting on a powerful display that propelled his team toward a commanding total of 252-2.
Batting at the top order, Renshaw combined aggression with precision, crafting a brilliant century that kept Brisbane Heat ahead throughout the innings and thrilled the fans with his remarkable timing and strokeplay.
11. Chris Lynn (49 balls)
Chris Lynn made a hundred off 49 balls against Brisbane Heat on December 29, 2015. In that inning, he hit five fours and seven sixes.
Unfortunately, the match did not end well for Lynn and the Heat, as they suffered a loss. Still, Chris Lynn’s innings was the standout moment of the game.
12. Matthew Short (49 balls)
Matthew Short, the captain of the Adelaide Strikers, scored a hundred in 49 balls. He helped his team reach one of the highest team total of 251/5 against Brisbane Heat.
He scored 109 runs off 54 balls, hitting 10 fours and seven sixes. His strike rate was 201.85, making it one of the best innings in Big Bash League history.
13. Tim Seifert (53 balls)
Tim Seifert scored his first Big Bash League century for the Melbourne Renegades against Brisbane Heat on 15 December 2025, reaching 100 runs off just 53 balls and finishing with 102 runs off 56 balls, including nine fours and six sixes. His explosive innings helped the Renegades post a strong total of 212/5.
Seifert’s innings was notable not just for the power hitting but also for overcoming a side muscle injury, showing remarkable determination. Partnering with Ollie Peake, who scored 59 from 29 balls, Seifert helped the team dominate the fourth-wicket partnership and set a challenging target for the Heat.
This century makes him only the second player in Renegades history to reach a ton in the BBL, highlighting his place among the league’s explosive century-makers.
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Conclusion: Simmons Continues To Dominate The Fastest BBL Century Records
Over the years, the BBL has produced some breathtaking batting displays, but Craig Simmons’ 39-ball century for the Perth Scorchers remains the fastest in the tournament’s history.
Players like Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, and Josh Brown have also delivered thrilling knocks, keeping fans excited and the race for the fastest century alive.
With the BBL 2025–26 season underway, spectators can expect more fearless batting and power-hitting. With modern T20 strategies evolving, it may only be a matter of time before a new record for the fastest BBL century is set.
