Dasun Shanaka produced a breathtaking batting display in the Caribbean Premier League 2026, smashing the fastest century in the tournament's history. The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots all-rounder reached his hundred from just 39 balls against the Saint Lucia Kings after walking in during the 10th over.
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.
Shanaka entered the contest at the fall of Johnson Charles' wicket in the 9.2nd over, with the Patriots on 89-2. With only around 10 overs remaining, he immediately took responsibility for pushing the scoring rate higher.
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.
Dasun Shanaka completed his century from just 39 balls, breaking the previous CPL record for the fastest hundred. His innings eventually ended with an unbeaten 121 from 43 deliveries, featuring eight boundaries and 12 sixes.
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.
The knock also came after he was promoted up the batting order, with Dasun Shanaka later crediting captain Jason Holder and the coaching staff for giving him the opportunity to bat higher.
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
Dasun Shanaka now sits at the top of the list of fastest centuries in CPL history after his 39-ball hundred. His record-breaking effort pushed Andre Russell's 40-ball century into second place.
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, 2016Russell 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
Dasun Shanaka was named Player of the Match for his extraordinary unbeaten century. Speaking after the game, he explained that his initial approach was to assess the conditions and play according to the field before attacking the deliveries in his scoring areas.
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 his start) Initially, my plan was to play according to the merit of the ball, according to the field placing and how they were going to offer. Then, of course, after scoring 30 runs, I felt the wicket was good, and when the ball was in my strength area, I was going to take a chance. Luckily, everything worked for me. It's such a kind of a day, and thanks to the management, especially Jason and the coach, who wanted me to bat higher. They sent me a bit higher in the order, so I'm thankful to them.
On the decision to send him higher up the order and the conditions at Warner Park, Dasun Shanaka added:
"(On the captain and coach sending him higher-up in the order). Actually, both the captain and the coach, and of course commentators have been talking a lot about that. I was lucky enough to get a chance to bat higher in the order. (On the pitch and the curator) I need to give them a big hug because they've been working hard to make good pitches. To be honest, I enjoy batting in the Caribbean, and the grounds have been really good."
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