Dasun Shanaka Sets CPL Record with Fastest Century

In a stunning display of batting prowess, Dasun Shanaka scored the fastest century in Caribbean Premier League history, leading the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a commanding 137-run victory over the St Lucia Kings. Shanaka's unbeaten 121 off just 43 balls not only set a new record but also significantly boosted the Patriots' playoff hopes. Jeremiah Louis contributed with a remarkable five-wicket haul, ensuring the Kings were bowled out for just 98 runs. This match marked a historic moment for the Patriots, showcasing Shanaka's explosive talent and solidifying his enjoyment of playing for the franchise.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 4, 2026, 13:20 IST

Shanaka's Historic Century

Dasun Shanaka achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring the fastest century in the history of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). His outstanding performance led the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a significant 137-run victory over the St Lucia Kings on Thursday (local time). Shanaka's unbeaten 121 runs came off just 43 deliveries, propelling the Patriots to a total of 235 for four after they opted to bat first. Jeremiah Louis also made headlines with his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket, helping to bowl out the Kings for a mere 98 runs in 13.5 overs, as reported by Cricinfo.

Shanaka's Explosive Innings

Shanaka reached his century in a mere 39 balls, breaking the previous record for the fastest CPL hundred. His innings featured an impressive eight fours and 12 sixes. Coming in during the 10th over with the score at 89 for two, he quickly turned the game around with a barrage of runs. He began his assault with consecutive sixes off Roston Chase and continued to dominate the Kings' bowlers. He reached his fifty in just 24 balls and maintained his aggressive approach even after the dismissals of Andre Fletcher and Jason Holder in quick succession.

Fletcher's Contribution

Fletcher laid the groundwork for the innings with a solid 64 runs, although he was fortunate to survive two dropped catches during his time at the crease. He was let off the hook on 43 by Matthew Forde at long-on and escaped another chance later in the same over.

Louis Dominates Kings' Batting

The Kings struggled to build momentum in their chase. Kamil Pooran was dismissed for a duck in the first over, and Hasaranga's two wickets left them reeling at 55 for four. Louis then struck twice in quick succession, reducing the Kings to 74 for six. Tim Seifert managed to score a fifty off 36 balls but received little support from the rest of the batting lineup. Louis achieved his first T20 five-wicket haul in just his 10th appearance, claiming five of the last six wickets to bowl out the Kings for 98.

Patriots' Playoff Aspirations Strengthened

This victory significantly bolstered the Patriots' position, moving them up to fifth place and improving their net run rate from -0.547 to 0.593, thus keeping their playoff hopes alive. In contrast, the Kings saw their net run rate drop to -0.888. The Patriots' 137-run win marks their largest victory margin in CPL history, following Shanaka's earlier comments about enjoying his time with the franchise. "I'm loving it here," Shanaka stated before the match, a sentiment he certainly validated with his record-setting performance.