Shanaka remained unbeaten on 121 off only 43 balls, striking eight fours and 12 sixes at a stunning strike rate of 281.40. His sensational finish helped the Patriots post 235/4 in their 20 overs before they bowled out the Kings for 98 in 13.5 overs to secure a massive 137-run victory.
The Sri Lankan batter needed very little time to settle. He reached his fifty in quick time and then accelerated further as the Kings' bowlers struggled to contain him.
His strike rate of 281.39 shows just how destructive the innings was. Shanaka's 12 sixes were particularly important in taking the Patriots beyond the 230-run mark.
His assault completely changed the final phase of the Patriots' innings and gave Saint Lucia Kings a target of 236. The Kings never came close to chasing it, eventually being dismissed for 98.
List of fastest centuries in CPL history
PlayerBallsMatchDasun Shanaka39Patriots vs Kings, 2026Andre Russell40Tallawahs vs Red Steel, 2018Tim Seifert40Kings vs Falcons, 2025Shimron Hetmyer40Amazon vs Trinbago, 2025Shai Hope41Amazon vs Royals, 2023Andre Russell42Tallawahs vs Red Steel, 2016Nicholas Pooran45Amazon vs Patriots, 2020Rahkeem Cornwall45Royals vs Patriots, 2023Shimron Hetmyer47Amazon vs Tallawahs, 2018Alex Hales47Tallawahs vs Kings, 2023Chris Gayle49Tallawahs vs Red Steel, 2016
Russell had previously held the record with his 40-ball century, while Seifert and Hetmyer had also reached the landmark in 40 deliveries. Shanaka's 39-ball effort therefore gave him sole possession of the record.
Initially, my plan was to play according to the merit of the ball - Dasun Shanaka
Shanaka also credited Holder and the coaching staff for promoting him in the batting order and praised the work of the curator for preparing a good surface. He said:
On the decision to send him higher up the order and the conditions at Warner Park, Dasun Shanaka added:
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