Deandra Dottin: West Indies Women's Power-Hitting Icon
Deandra Dottin is West Indies Women's most explosive batter and holds the record for the fastest T20I century. Learn about her 47-ball century, her batting style, and her influence on Caribbean women's cricket.
Deandra Dottin is West Indies Women's most iconic power-hitter and holder of the world record for the fastest century in T20I cricket — men's or women's — with a 47-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010. Over 15 years she has been the Caribbean women's cricket team's most devastating attacking batter.
The World Record 47-Ball T20I Century
In February 2010, Deandra Dottin scored 112* off just 45 balls (reaching her century in 47 balls) against South Africa in the Women's World T20 in Barbados. The innings featured 11 sixes and set the record for the fastest century in T20I cricket — a record that has since been equalled but not beaten.
Batting Style
Dottin is a right-handed batter with prodigious hitting power, particularly off the front foot. She drives and pulls the ball with exceptional force and has a natural ability to clear the boundary from the first ball she faces. She has also developed her medium-pace bowling.
Career Longevity
Dottin has represented West Indies Women since 2008 and has maintained her status as their best batter through three generations of West Indies women's cricket. She has participated in multiple ICC tournaments and franchise leagues, extending her reach beyond the Caribbean.
Frequently asked questions
Who holds the record for fastest T20I century?
Deandra Dottin of West Indies Women reached her century in 47 balls against South Africa in 2010 — the record for fastest T20I century (women's) and also one of the records for T20I cricket overall.