Youngest centurions is a title that carries weight in the Indian Premier League (IPL) — a tournament known not just for its electrifying action but for being the ultimate launchpad for cricket’s rising stars. While every season brings its share of breakout bowlers, sensational rookies, and underdog triumphs, few moments ignite fan frenzy like a teenager or young prodigy reaching the coveted three-figure mark. In the world’s most competitive T20 league, becoming the youngest centurion is more than just a record — it’s a statement of future greatness.
Scoring a century in the IPL is no small feat. It requires skill, composure, and an ability to handle the immense pressure of world-class bowlers and massive crowds. When youngsters manage to do it, they don’t just light up the scoreboard — they often carve out a legacy and trigger national or even international selection calls.
With the 2025 season almost complete, here’s an updated look at the Top 5 youngest centurions in IPL history, featuring the latest entrant who has shattered all previous records.
5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (21 years, 123 days)
Team: Rajasthan Royals
Century: 124 (62) vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023
Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey from selling pani puris on the streets of Mumbai to scoring a blistering century at the Wankhede is the stuff of dreams. In IPL 2023, he became the youngest centurion to smash 124 off just 62 balls against the mighty Mumbai Indians — in their backyard.
Aggressive from ball one, Jaiswal made a statement with his bat, targeting seasoned bowlers like Jofra Archer and Piyush Chawla. The century wasn’t just quick; it was dominant, well-paced, and intelligent, with strokes all around the park. It was a breakout performance that earned him international recognition and eventually a spot in India’s T20I squad.
4. Devdutt Padikkal (20 years, 289 days)
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Century: 101* (52) vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2021
Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Devdutt Padikkal, the stylish left-hander from Karnataka, had already shown promise in his debut IPL season in 2020. But in IPL 2021, he went a step further with a sensational unbeaten 101 off 52 balls against Rajasthan Royals.
Playing alongside Virat Kohli, Padikkal anchored the chase with elegance and poise. His cover drives and flicks oozed class, and his temperament stood out. What made this century even more impressive was the ease and maturity with which he reached it, despite being barely 21. It cemented his status as a serious contender for India’s top order in the years to come.
3. Rishabh Pant (20 years, 218 days)
Team: Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals)
Century: 128* (63) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018
Location: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Few knocks in IPL history have been as destructive and theatrical as Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 128 in 2018. The then 20-year-old left-hander tore apart one of the best bowling units of the season, featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan.
Pant’s 128* off 63 balls remains one of the highest individual scores in the tournament’s history. It was also an innings filled with flair — audacious scoops, one-handed sixes, and fearless pulls. He didn’t just score runs; he embarrassed bowlers. That innings was a turning point in Pant’s career, eventually fast-tracking his entry into the Indian national team setup as a white-ball regular and eventually as Test vice-captain.
2. Manish Pandey (19 years, 253 days)
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Century: 114* (73) vs Deccan Chargers, IPL 2009
Location: Centurion, South Africa
Manish Pandey will forever hold a special place in IPL history as the first Indian to score a century in the tournament. Back in IPL 2009, when the league was temporarily shifted to South Africa, a 19-year-old Pandey turned heads with a sublime 114* off 73 balls against the now-defunct Deccan Chargers.
His innings was a masterclass in building a T20 knock, patient early on and explosive at the death. The right-hander’s clean striking and calm demeanour made it clear that India had unearthed a dependable middle-order option. Although Pandey’s career has had its highs and lows, this century remains an iconic moment that opened doors for young Indian batters in the IPL.
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years, 335 days)
Team: Rajasthan Royals
Century: 101 (35) vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2025
Location: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
In what can only be described as a fairytale debut, Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into cricketing folklore by becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL — and perhaps in professional T20 history. At just 14 years and 11 months, the Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation smashed an electric 101 off just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans.
Coming in at No. 3, Suryavanshi launched a brutal assault on experienced bowlers like Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami, hitting them to all parts of the ground. His strokeplay was mature, fearless, and technically sound — a rare combination at any level, let alone from a school-going teen. His century came in just 33 balls, making him the fastest Indian centurion in IPL history as well.
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