Tim Seifert Matches Andre Russell CPL Fastest Century Record

Key Points

Tim Seifert delivered an absolutely sensational performance for St Lucia Kings. He equaled Andre Russell's record for the fastest century in CPL history, reaching three figures in just 40 balls. His unbeaten 125 runs now stands as the second-highest individual score ever recorded in the tournament. This explosive innings guided his team to a dominant six-wicket victory while chasing down 205 runs.

Key Points: Tim Seifert Matches Andre Russell CPL Fastest Century Record

Matched Andre Russell's 40-ball century CPL record from 2018
Scored unbeaten 125, second-highest individual score in CPL history
Powered St Lucia Kings to successful 205-run chase with 13 balls remaining
Hammered 92 runs in powerplay, third-highest in tournament history

Sep 1, 2025

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Tim Seifert hammers joint-fastest ton, second-highest score in CPL history

New Zealand's Tim Seifert smashes 40-ball century, equals Andre Russell's CPL record and scores 125* in historic chase for St Lucia Kings victory.

"Seifert hammered a 53-ball 125* to gun down the 205-run target - Match Report"

Gros Islet, September 1

New Zealand swashbuckler Tim Seifert levelled Andre Russell's record for the fastest century and walloped the second-highest score in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after he caused mayhem at Gros Islet.

Seifert hammered a 53-ball 125* to gun down the 205-run target set by Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and steered St Lucia Kings to a six-wicket victory with 13 balls to spare, pulling off the fifth-highest chase in the CPL.

While riding high on his explosive blitzkrieg, Seifert celebrated his ton in 40 balls, going level with Russell's effort, which he set for Jamaica Tallawah against Trinbago Knight Riders in 2018.

The 30-year-old wicketkeeper batter made his intent clear early on by dispatching the ball for a six over long-off, beginning the chase with a flamboyant style. Johnson Charles welcomed Jayden Seales with a towering maximum before Seifert hammered him for a six, four, and four.

Falcons found some solace after Charles gloved the ball to wicketkeeper Amir Jangoo and returned on 17(9), but Seifert rushed them to see the harsh reality by pressing his foot on the accelerator button. He swept Shakib for a six as the Kings pummelled the Falcons to chalk up 92 runs in the powerplay, the most in the season and the third-highest in the tournament's history.

Seifert continued to be a thorn in the Falcons' garden after Pakistan spinner Usama Mir conceded a four and a six in his first over right after the fielding restrictions were lifted. Seifert and Roston Chase ensured the scoreboard kept ticking at a healthy rate before Irshad took a stunner at short leg off Odean Smith to send the latter back on 11(10).

In the next over, Seifert thumped back-to-back sixes off Mir to move to 99 and then bustled for a single to reach his hundred. Australia's Tim David flaunted his power-hitting muscle by hitting six, four and six to Smith's angst, but Seales had him caught at deep midwicket to pull off a wicket maiden amid the chaos. Seifert continued his exploits and finished with an unbeaten 125, the second-highest score in CPL history, only bettered by Brandon King's 132* for the Guyana Amazon Warriors against the Barbados Tridents in 2019.

- ANI

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Priya S

ð—ªð—µð—®ð˜ ð—® ð—½ð—²ð—¿ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ð—ºð—®ð—»ð—°ð—²! 125* in just 53 balls chasing 205 is phenomenal. This shows why T20 cricket is so exciting to watch. Seifert's timing was perfect throughout the innings.

Aman W

ð—•ð—®ð˜€ð˜ð—¶ ð—¸ð—µð—²ð—¹ ð—±ð—¶ð˜†ð—® ð˜†ð—®ð—®ð—¿! This is why I love CPL - always produces these explosive performances. Seifert matching Russell's record is huge. Hope we see more such innings in IPL too!

Sarah B

While the batting was spectacular, the bowling figures make me wonder about the quality of bowling in CPL. Conceding 92 in powerplay suggests some serious bowling concerns that need addressing.

Karthik V

ð—ð˜‚ð˜€ð˜ ð—¶ð—»ð—°ð—¿ð—²ð—±ð—¶ð—¯ð—¹ð—² ð—°ð—¿ð—¶ð—°ð—¸ð—²ð˜! ðŸ Seifert's innings had everything - power, timing, and smart batting. The way he accelerated after Charles' dismissal shows his maturity. This is why we watch T20 leagues!

Nikhil C

ð—ªð—¼ð˜„! 40-ball century is just mind-blowing! ðŸ˜² And to think he finished with 125* while chasing 205 with 13 balls left - that's proper domination. CPL producing some amazing cricket this season!

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