Well, Australia has undoubtedly been a dominating force in the T20I format of international cricket since the beginning with their aggressive, adaptable and one of the most lethal bowling attacks in the world. Over the decades, Australia has produced some of the most prominent bowlers in the world, including Brett Lee, Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and many others, who have annihilated even the greatest batsmen of the world with their spine-chilling and unmatched bowling attacks on the field.
While these legendary bowlers from Australia have left no stone unturned in leading the Aussies to a long streak of victory in the T20 internationals, a few legendary batsmen have undoubtedly given them a tough time on the field and have smashed the highest number of centuries against their deadly bowling attack. Have you ever wondered about the top four batsmen who have scored the highest number of centuries against the Aussies in the T20 international format? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four batsmen who have scored the highest number of centuries against Australia in the T20I format.
Top 4 Batsmen With Most Centuries Against Australia in T20I
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Martin Guptill, New Zealand
The legendary former international cricketer who represented New Zealand from 2009 to 2022, Martin Guptill, is at the first spot in our list of the top four batsmen who have smashed the highest number of centuries against Australia in the T20I format. The opening batsman of the New Zealand international cricket team, Martin Guptill, played a total of fourteen T20 internationals against Australia and scored a record total of 530 runs.
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Martin Guptill scored a roaring century against Australia during the fifth match of a T20I triangular series at Eden Park, Auckland, on 16 February 2018. Martin Guptill smashed the match-winning century against Australia off just 49 deliveries and garnered immense fame and recognition from millions of cricket aficionados from all over the world.
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Brendon McCullum, New Zealand
At the second spot in our list of the top four batsmen who have scored the highest number of centuries against Australia in the T20I format, we have another former international cricketer from New Zealand, Brendon McCullum, who is currently the coach of the New Zealand national cricket team. Throughout his star-studded cricketing career, which lasted from 2002 till 2016, Brendon McCullum played a total of two T20 internationals against Australia.
Although Brendon McCullum played only two T20 international matches against Australia, he made a formidable impact which continues to serve as an inspiration for the upcoming generation of young cricketers. Brendon McCullum scored a roaring century against Australia during the second T20I of Australia’s tour of New Zealand on 28 February 2010 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad, India
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four batsmen who have smashed the highest number of centuries against Australia in the T20I format, we have the trailblazing Indian international cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad who made his star-studded T20 international debut for the Indian side against Sri Lanka on 28 July 2021.
Throughout his glorious international cricketing career so far, Ruturaj Gaikwad has played a total of four T20I matches against Australia as of January 2026 and has scored a phenomenal total of 223 runs at an average of 74.3. Additionally, the Indian batting sensation Ruturaj Gaikwad has also registered his maiden T20 international century against Australia in the 3rd T20I of India’s 2023 home series on 27 August 2023 at the iconic Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
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Dewald Brevis, South Africa
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four batsmen who have scored the highest number of centuries against Australia in the T20I format, we have the 22-year-old South African international cricketer Dewald Brevis who also represents the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Throughout his star-studded cricketing career so far, Dewald Brevis has played a total of three T20 internationals against Australia and has scored a record total of 178 runs, including fourteen sixes.
Moreover, the South African batting wizard Dewald Brevis has also made headlines for scoring a roaring century against Australia during the second T20I match of South Africa’s tour of Australia on 12 August 2025 in just 41 deliveries, establishing himself as one of the most deadly batsmen against Australia’s bowling attack.
