David Miller scores fastest T20I century as South Africa thrash Bangladesh

South Africa's David Miller smashed the record for the fastest century in T20 International cricket as South Africa thumped Bangladesh by 83 runs on Sunday for a clean sweep of the two-match series.

Miller, who was dropped on zero, reached his ton off 35 balls, beating the previous best mark of 45 deliveries set by compatriot Richard Levi against New Zealand in 2012.

South Africa managed 224 for four off their 20 overs, with Miller not out 101 from 36 balls as he crashed seven fours and nine sixes. Bangladesh were in trouble early in their reply and never recovered as they were bowled out for 141 in 18.3 overs.

Miller smashed five straight sixes in one over off Bangladesh seamer Mohammad Saifuddin. Miller showed remarkable timing in smashing the ball to all parts of the ground. He reached his century in just 35 balls. The previous fastest T20 international century was made off 45 balls by fellow South African Richard Levi against New Zealand in Hamilton in 2011/12.

"It's a really special feeling," Miller told SuperSport. "I tried to watch the ball and back myself. I was scratchy to be honest in the beginning and towards the back end it turned out to be sweet."

South Africa won all seven tour matches against Bangladesh across the three formats, which included two tests, three One-Day Internationals and two T20 Internationals. 

(With Reuters Inputs)