The Indian Premier League (IPL) has redefined the boundaries of T20 cricket, offering fans around the globe a spectacle of explosive batting, dramatic finishes, and record-breaking performances. Among the many thrilling aspects of the league, few moments match the electrifying excitement of a batsman racing to a century in record time. These quickfire tons not only turn the tide of the game but also etch the players’ names into IPL history. In this article, we dive into the top 10 fastest centuries ever scored in the IPL, highlighting the power-hitters, the context of their innings, and the sheer brilliance that left audiences in awe.
10. AB de Villiers (RCB) – 43 balls vs Gujarat Lions, 2016
AB de Villiers was at the top of his game in the 2016 Indian Premier League. To get his century in 43 balls, AB de Villiers tore through the bowling attack during the match against the Gujarat Lions. De Villiers hit nine fours and eight sixes in a captivating show of skill at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. De Villiers helped RCB score 248/3 runs, which led to an easy victory, along with Virat Kohli, who achieved a century.
9. Adam Gilchrist (DC) – 42 balls vs Mumbai Indians, 2008
Adam Gilchrist’s outstanding performance during the first IPL season demonstrated his credentials as a formidable opener. The former Australia wicketkeeper easily trounced the Mumbai Indians as they attempted to reach the target of 155. Gilchrist hit 19 boundaries throughout the park and reached his century in 42 balls. Deccan Chargers won by 10 wickets after reaching their goal in precisely 12 overs.
8. Will Jacks (RCB) – 41 balls vs Gujarat Titans, 2024
Will Jacks became one of the select few IPL players and went on to win a century in the quickest number of balls in the 2024 tournament. On April 28, 2024, Jack showed why he is a remarkable T20 English talent by smashing a century off 41 balls against the Gujarat Titans. Before Jacks launched his career-ending attack, the RCB’s opening batters were in a difficult position. With nine wickets left in four overs, RCB won thanks to his knock, which featured five boundaries and ten registered sixes.
7. Abhishek Shrama (SRH)- 40 balls vs PBKS 2025
On April 12, 2025, Abhishek Sharma scored one of his finest innings in the 27th IPL 2025 match against PBKS at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Punjab chose to bat first after winning the toss. Their captain, Shreyas Iyer, led the team from the off and amassed 82 runs in just 36 balls, with assistance from his colleagues. Abhishek Sharma, the top opener for SRH, produced one of the fastest IPL hundreds in just 40 balls while chasing Punjab’s enormous 246 total. His century cost the PBKS the game, as SRH ultimately prevailed by eight wickets.
6. Travis Head (SRH) – 39 balls vs RCB, 2024
Travis Head, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 15, 2024, achieved the 39-ball fastest century in the IPL, earning him the most recent position on this list. By not postponing his offence, Travis Head began his series as an opener. He knocked in nine fours and eight sixes using the offering boundaries at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With 287 runs to win by 25 runs, the Sunrisers Hyderabad team set all previous records in IPL history.
5. Priyansh Arya (PBKS)- 39 Balls vs CSK, 2025
The most recent addition to the list of fastest IPL hundreds is Indian uncapped batsman Priyansh Arya, who on April 8, 2025, at the Mullanpur stadium, smashed a century in just 39 balls against the Chennai Super Kings’ highly skilled bowling attack. From the first ball, he appeared to be in excellent form. His century is the fastest by an Indian uncapped player in IPL history.
4. David Miller (PBKS) – 38 balls vs RCB, 2013
The infamous saying “If it’s in the arc, it’s out of the park” was inspired by David Miller’s outstanding 2013 IPL batting performance. Miller was greeted by the formidable RCB attack at 64/4 against Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab). One of the most resilient T20 hunts in history was the result of the subsequent performance. In his 38-ball batting performance for Punjab, Miller blasted eight boundaries and seven sixes to complete his century. When Miller concluded his roaring batting assault with two overs left, they had achieved their winning run against 191 targets.
3. Yusuf Pathan (RR) – 37 balls vs Mumbai Indians, 2010
Before Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, an Indian all-rounder, had the fastest century in the IPL. Yusuf Pathan, an all-around star for the Rajasthan Royals, scored 100 runs off 37 balls in an IPL 2010 encounter against the Mumbai Indians. During his 37-ball century against the Mumbai Indians, Yusuf unleashed an overpowering batting display that included nine dazzling boundaries and eight brutal sixes. Even though his team lost to the Mumbai Indians by 4 runs, Pathan was named Player of the Match for the match.
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) – 35 balls vs Gujarat Titans, 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, an uncapped star for the Rajasthan Royals, gave another masterclass on April 28, 2025, at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. He smashed a breathtaking 35-ball century against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He became the youngest uncapped Indian batter to score a century in the IPL with this one.
1. Chris Gayle (RCB) – 30 balls vs Pune Warriors, 2013
Chris Gayle, the man who acquired the moniker of Universe Boss, must be discussed at the beginning of the IPL hundred-scoring session. After facing 66 balls against Pune Warriors in the 2013 IPL, he remained undefeated with 175 runs, displaying one of the most devastating T20 innings ever. Gayle needed just 30 balls to achieve the fastest hundred in IPL history, a record that hasn’t been surpassed to this day. Gayle hit 13 boundaries and 17 soaring sixes against the Pune Warriors bowling attack, less than 66 balls into his at-bat.
List of Batsmen with the Fastest Century in IPL History
| S.No. | Player | Balls | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 30 | PWI | Bangalore | 23-Apr-2013 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 35 | GT | Jaipur | 28-Apr-2025 |
| 3 | YK Pathan | 37 | MI | Mumbai | 13-Mar-2010 |
| 4 | David Miller | 38 | RCB | Mohali | 06-May-2013 |
| 5 | Priyansh Arya | 39 | CSK | Mullanpur | 08-Apr-2025 |
| 6 | Travis Head | 39 | RCB | Bengaluru | 15-Apr-2024 |
| 7 | Abhishek Sharma | 40 | PBKS | Hyderabad | 12-Apr-2025 |
| 8 | Will Jacks | 41 | GT | Ahmedabad | 28-Apr-2024 |
| 9 | Adam Gilchrist | 42 | MI | Mumbai | 27-Apr-2008 |
| 10 | AB de Villiers | 43 | GL | Bangalore | 14-May-2016 |
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