Shimron Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 111 off just 43 balls on September 1 to equal the fastest century in CPL history, powering Guyana Amazon Warriors to a nine-run DLS win over Trinbago Knight Riders on his 100th appearance in the tournament.
The Numbers Behind the Knock
Hetmyer reached his fifty in 27 balls before accelerating sharply, bringing up his century in just 40 deliveries — matching the fastest hundred ever scored in CPL's history. The innings also pushed him past 7,000 career T20 runs, a milestone he reached in the same knock.
The match itself was reduced to a rain-shortened 16 overs per side, with Guyana's total proving nine runs too many for Trinbago under the DLS method by the time the chase was cut short.
A Landmark Night, On a Landmark Appearance
The timing made the innings stand out even more: it was Hetmyer's 100th CPL appearance, and he marked it with the best individual batting performance the tournament has ever produced by strike rate. Combined with Glenn Phillips' viral one-handed catch to dismiss Sunil Narine in the same game, the fixture became one of the most-replayed CPL matches of the 2026 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast was Shimron Hetmyer's CPL century?
He reached 100 in 40 balls, equalling the fastest century in CPL history, finishing unbeaten on 111 off 43 balls.
Which match did Hetmyer's century come in?
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders on September 1, 2026, a rain-shortened 16-over-a-side contest decided by the DLS method.
Did Hetmyer reach any other milestones in this innings?
Yes — the knock took him past 7,000 career T20 runs.
Was this a special occasion for Hetmyer?
Yes, it was his 100th appearance in the CPL.
Did Guyana Amazon Warriors win the match?
Yes, by nine runs on the DLS method, remaining unbeaten in the tournament.