Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Namibia Vs Nepal:
The record for the fastest T20 international century has been shattered. The new record holder is 22-year-old Namibian batsman Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. In a stunning 101-run innings, Loftie-Eaton faced just 36 balls, smashing 11 fours and 8 towering sixes.
Achieving this record in just 33 deliveries, Loftie-Eaton obliterated the previous record held by Nepal's Kushal Malla. Adding to the spectacle, Nicol set this formidable record against the Nepali team itself.
The Nepal Tri-Nation T20I Series witnessed this electrifying T20 contest between Namibia and Nepal today at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Thanks to Loftie-Eaton's scintillating century, Namibia put up 206/4 in their 20 overs. Chasing the target, the Nepali team fell short by 20 runs, handing the victory to Namibia.
When Loftie-Eaton broke the record, Malla was present on the field. In 2023, Malla had set the fastest T20I century against Mongolia in just 34 balls during the Asian Games.
Who is Jan Loftie-Eaton?
Before this rapid-fire century, Loftie-Eaton wasn't particularly known for explosive batting in T20Is, having not even hit a half-century to date. At 22, Loftie-Eaton has played 33 T20 matches for Namibia, scoring 283 runs at an average of 15.72. This milestone century is poised to mark a rise in Namibian cricket.
Jan Loftie-Eaton's Career
36 ODIs, 803 runs, 28.67 average, 76.04 strike rate33 T20Is, 283 runs, 15.72 average, 130.41 strike rate
