Kiran Navgire from India broke the record of the fastest century in women’s T20 cricket history with a 34-ball ton as she scored a remarkable 106 not out.
Navgire achieved this milestone against Punjab, helping Maharashtra to a nine-wicket victory in a Women’s T20 Trophy game in India on Friday.
The 31-year-old opener, who has featured six times for India in T20 international matches, has beaten the record previously held by Sophie Devine from New Zealand in 2021. She held a record of a 36-ball century.
The Significance of Kiran Navgire’s Record-Breaking Strike Rate
Kiran Navgire did not just set the record; she also displayed her class. In the match against Punjab, Maharashtra were set 111. She destroyed the Punjab squad almost single-handedly. Navgire scored 106 runs off 35 balls, recording 14 fours and 7 sixes in her knock at a strike rate of over 300. Maharashtra met the set target in just eight overs, making a mockery of the chase.
In women’s cricket, Navgire now holds the record of the fastest-hundred, pushing Devine to number two and Deandra Dottin’s iconic 38-ball T20I century to number three. Dottin’s effort still stands as the women’s T20I record; however, Navgire owns it when the whole scenario of T20 cricket is considered.
If we look at the past performances of Kiran Navgire, then we can notice that she has been signaling to achieve this milestone for a while. She scored 162 off 76 deliveries for Nagaland in 2022, which established her as one of the elite hitters in the format. This century redefines her strike rate. For India, where the ODI and T20 batting plans are demanding, a robust start of the game to have middle-over freedom, this is tactical gold.
Strike rate inflation at the top has been signaling a modern shift in women’s T20s. Players who can secure 45-60 runs inside 25 balls will change the match dynamics and reduce pressure for everyone else. If Navgire’s ball striking holds against better quality attacks, she would redefine T20 cricket.
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Background of Kiran Navgire – From Solapur to Record Breaker
Kiran Navgire came from Mire in Maharashtra’s Solapur district. She made her first breakout in the 2022 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy when she smashed 35 sixes in the tournament, representing Nagaland.
She also became the first Indian woman to score over 150 in a T20 match. She managed to achieve this milestone scoring 162 in 76 balls against Arunachal Pradesh.
A couple of years ago, Navgire revealed that she idolised MS Dhoni and drew her power from her childhood days working on her family’s farm, along with the multiple sports she played growing up.
In 2022, her explosive batting, along with the strike rate, earned her an India T20I debut against England in Chester-le-Street. Surprisingly, she has not featured in any national game since the Women’s Asia Cup later that year.
In 2022, Kiran Navgire made her T20I debut for India. She played six matches but could only manage 17 runs. The poor performances on the international stage cost her a place in the national set-up. However, her recent form and records could earn her a call-up to the team.
In the Women’s Premier League, Navgire has been a key member of the UP Warriorz. Across three seasons, she has scored 419 runs in 24 innings at a strike rate of 140.13, though her average remains below 18. Last season, she scored a 31-ball 57 as she helped the Warriorz chase down a 167-run target. This season, her 16-ball 46 came against RCB at an amazing strike-rate of 287.50.
Fastest Hundreds in Women’s T20 Cricket
Balls | Player | Match |
34 | Kiran Navgire | Maharastra vs Punjab, 2025 |
36 | Sophie Devine | Wellington vs Otago, 2021 |
38 | Deandra Dottin | West Indies vs South Africa, 2010 |
42 | Grace Harris | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, 2018 |
42 | Davina Perrin | Northern Superchargers vs London Spirit, 2025 |
Amit Mishra’s Take:
Kiran Navgire has made her name in cricketing history with a record-breaking 34-ball century, the fastest-ever in women’s T20 cricket. Her unbeaten 106 off 35 balls powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in the Women’s T20 Trophy.
Navgire’s record, featuring 14 fours and 7 sixes, surpassed Sophie Devine’s 36-ball record. Known for her explosive starts, the 31-year-old has always been fearless. He scored 162 off 76 balls for Nagaland in 2022.
With consistent domestic form and dominance in the Women’s Premier League, her latest milestone could earn her a national call-up.
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