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Fastest Centuries in IPL History (2008-2025)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for exciting matches and explosive batting. Some players have made history by scoring the fastest centuries in IPL. Here’s a simple look at the players who scored hundreds in very few balls.

List of Fastest IPL Centuries (2008-2025)

Player Balls Taken Team Opponent Venue Year
Chris Gayle 30 RCB Pune Warriors Bangalore 2013
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 35 Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans Rajasthan 2025
Yusuf Pathan 37 Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Indians Mumbai 2010
David Miller 38 Kings XI Punjab RCB Mohali 2013
Travis Head 39 Sunrisers Hyderabad RCB Bengaluru 2024
Priyansh Arya 39 Punjab Kings Chennai Super Kings Mullanpur 2025
Abhishek Sharma 40 Sunrisers Hyderabad Punjab Kings Hyderabad 2025
Will Jacks 41 RCB Gujarat Titans Ahmedabad 2024
Adam Gilchrist 42 Deccan Chargers Mumbai Indians Mumbai 2008
AB de Villiers 43 RCB Gujarat Lions Bangalore 2016

Chris Gayle – The Fastest Century (2013)

  • Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Opponent: Pune Warriors
  • Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
  • Date: 23 April 2013

Chris Gayle smashed a century in just 30 balls, which is still the fastest in IPL. He scored an unbeaten 175 runs with 13 fours and 17 sixes, helping RCB win easily.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Youngest Centurion (2025)

  • Team: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
  • Opponent: Gujarat Titans
  • Venue: Rajasthan
  • Date: 28 April 2025

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a century in 35 balls. His knock of 101 runs* made him the youngest player to score a century in IPL history.

Yusuf Pathan – Powerful Hitter (2010)

  • Team: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
  • Opponent: Mumbai Indians
  • Venue: Mumbai
  • Date: 13 March 2010

Yusuf Pathan scored a century in 37 balls. Although his team lost, his innings is still remembered for amazing hitting.

David Miller – Killer Finish (2013)

  • Team: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
  • Opponent: RCB
  • Venue: Mohali
  • Date: 6 May 2013

David Miller rescued his team with a brilliant 38-ball century. He played a big role in Punjab’s famous win that night.

Travis Head – Fast and Furious (2024)

  • Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
  • Opponent: RCB
  • Venue: Bengaluru
  • Date: 15 April 2024

Travis Head smashed a 39-ball century, helping SRH post a huge score.

Priyansh Arya – New Star (2025)

  • Team: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Opponent: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Venue: Mullanpur
  • Date: 8 April 2025

Priyansh Arya scored 103 runs off 42 balls, reaching his century in 39 balls. He became one of the fastest Indians to score an IPL century.

Abhishek Sharma – Lightning Strike (2025)

  • Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
  • Opponent: Punjab Kings
  • Venue: Hyderabad
  • Date: 12 April 2025

Abhishek Sharma hit a 40-ball century, playing a stunning innings for SRH.

Will Jacks – English Power (2024)

  • Team: RCB
  • Opponent: Gujarat Titans
  • Venue: Ahmedabad
  • Date: 28 April 2024

Will Jacks blasted a quick 41-ball century for RCB.

Adam Gilchrist – The Early Hero (2008)

  • Team: Deccan Chargers
  • Opponent: Mumbai Indians
  • Venue: Mumbai
  • Date: 27 April 2008

Adam Gilchrist scored a 42-ball century in IPL’s first season, setting early excitement for the league.

AB de Villiers – Mr. 360 Magic (2016)

  • Team: RCB
  • Opponent: Gujarat Lions
  • Venue: Bangalore
  • Date: 14 May 2016

AB de Villiers showed his 360-degree style with a 43-ball century, thrilling the crowd.

Sumit Arora

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