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Indian batters have produced some of the most explosive performances in T20 cricket, with several stars building impressive collections of centuries across domestic and international competitions. From established names such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to emerging stars like Abhishek Sharma, Indian players continue to make their mark in the shortest format.

When looking at most T20 hundreds by Indian players, the numbers become even more impressive when performances across franchise, domestic and international T20 cricket are considered.

Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli Lead the List

As of September 2026, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli have 10 T20 centuries each, putting them level at the top among Indian batters. Abhishek reached his 10th T20 hundred during his sensational 108 off 34 balls against Afghanistan in September 2026. His latest century also helped him move ahead of several established Indian T20 stars.

Kohli's T20 career has been built around remarkable consistency, with his centuries coming across international and franchise cricket. His ability to perform under pressure has made him one of India's most prominent T20 batters.

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Indian Players With Most T20 Hundreds

The leading Indian batters by total T20 centuries include:

• Abhishek Sharma – 10
  

• Virat Kohli – 10
  

• Sanju Samson – 8
  

• Rohit Sharma – 8
  

• KL Rahul – 8
  

• Ishan Kishan – 7
  

• Shubman Gill – 7
  

These figures cover overall T20 cricket, including domestic and franchise competitions.

Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson Among the Big Names

Rohit Sharma has enjoyed an outstanding T20 career, combining power hitting with remarkable longevity. His eight overall T20 centuries underline his ability to convert explosive starts into major scores.

Sanju Samson has also established himself as a prolific T20 century-maker. His aggressive approach has resulted in eight T20 hundreds, placing him alongside Rohit and KL Rahul in the overall Indian list.

At the international level, Rohit remains India's leading T20I century-maker with five hundreds, followed by Suryakumar Yadav with four and Sanju Samson with three.

Abhishek Sharma's Rapid Rise

Abhishek Sharma's rise has added a new dimension to India's T20 batting landscape. His aggressive strokeplay and ability to score quickly have helped him reach the landmark of 10 overall T20 centuries in only 209 matches.

His 108 against Afghanistan in September 2026 was particularly notable, as he reached three figures from just 30 balls and finished with 11 sixes.

Indian T20 Cricket Continues to Produce Centurions

The growing number of Indian T20 centurions highlights the depth of batting talent in the country. With established stars continuing to contribute and younger players emerging rapidly, the list of most T20 hundreds by Indian players is likely to remain highly competitive.

Abhishek Sharma's recent surge has already changed the picture at the top, while players such as Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma could continue climbing the rankings in the years ahead.