When T20 cricket started after Test and ODI cricket, no one expected that this format would become so popular. Batsmen bat very fast in T20 cricket. Nowadays, T20 cricket leagues are being played all over the world, which fans also enjoy watching. But do you know which batsman scored the first century in T20 cricket history? If not, then today we will tell you.

In 2003, a T20 match was played between Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. This match was played on the ground of Birmingham, in which Warwickshire was captained by Nick Knight. Batting first, Warwickshire had scored 134 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 7 wickets. Jonathan Trott scored an unbeaten 65 for Warwickshire.

Chasing the target of 135 runs, Gloucestershire started well. The opener batsmen put on a 96-run partnership for the first wicket. But then Ian Harvey played stormy innings. He scored 100 runs in 50 balls. In this innings, Harvey also hit 13 fours and 4 sixes. Thanks to his innings, Gloucestershire won the match by completing the target in 13.1 overs. Ian Harvey had a very good international career. He played 73 ODIs, in which he scored 715 runs, while he also took 85 wickets.