List of Fastest 100 in IPL (2008 - 2025)

Fastest 100 in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has showcased some of the most explosive innings in T20 cricket history, featuring several rapid centuries.

However, none have been faster than Chris Gayle’s blistering 30-ball hundred against the now-defunct Pune Warriors in IPL 2013, which remains the quickest century in the tournament’s history.

Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Gayle smashed an unbeaten 175 off just 66 deliveries at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium—the highest individual score in T20 cricket. His extraordinary knock powered the home side to a dominant 130-run victory.

The West Indian powerhouse struck 17 sixes and 13 fours, also setting the record for the most sixes in a single IPL innings.

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Fastest Centuries in IPL

Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls against Pune Warriors on April 23, 2013, in Bangalore. His explosive knock remains unmatched in the tournament’s history.

Following Gayle on the list of fastest IPL centuries are Vaibhav Suryavanshi (35 balls), Yusuf Pathan (37 balls), Heinrich Klaasen (37 balls), David Miller (38 balls), Travis Head (39 balls), Priyansh Arya (39 balls), Abhishek Sharma (40 balls), and more making up the top list.

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• Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals): 35 balls against Gujarat Titans. This makes him the youngest player ever to score an IPL century at just 14 years and 32 days old.
• Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 37 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. Klaasen's explosive hitting was a highlight of the season.
• Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings): 39 balls against Chennai Super Kings. This was a sensational entry into the IPL record books for the 19-year-old.
• Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 40 balls against Punjab Kings. Sharma continued his aggressive style, scoring a brilliant century.
• Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 45 balls against Rajasthan Royals. Kishan's quickfire hundred further showcased his power-hitting abilities.

Fastest Centuries in IPL History: Check Top 10 List

These players hold the record for the fastest centuries in IPL history, scoring explosive hundreds in quick time to dominate matches. The list includes:

#1. Chris Gayle (RCB): 30 Balls (2013)

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Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history, scoring a 30-ball hundred against Pune Warriors in 2013. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gayle’s explosive innings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium included 13 fours and 17 sixes, making it one of the most destructive T20 innings ever. He ended with 175* runs, the highest individual score in IPL history.

#2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): 35 Balls (2025)

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has rewritten IPL history by becoming the youngest-ever centurion at just 14 years and 23 days old, scoring a blistering 101* off 36 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans.

Walking in during a tense moment, he unleashed an unforgettable innings with a staggering strike rate of 280.55, smashing 8 fours and 9 sixes. His century came in just 35 balls—the fastest by a player under 18 in IPL history.

Vaibhav’s record-breaking feat shattered benchmarks set by the likes of Manish Pandey and Riyan Parag, earning him global attention. Hailed by legends like Sachin Tendulkar and trending across social media, the teenager’s innings is being called one of the greatest by a youngster in T20 cricket.

Discovered through Rajasthan Royals’ grassroots programme, his rise highlights the league’s growing focus on nurturing young talent. More than just a century, this knock signals the arrival of a new cricketing sensation.

#3. Yusuf Pathan (RR): 37 Balls (2010)

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Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians in 2010 remains one of the fastest in IPL history. Known for his brutal hitting, Pathan turned the game around single-handedly, smashing bowlers all over the Wankhede Stadium. His knock included eight sixes and nine fours, but despite his efforts, Rajasthan fell short of the target.

#4. Heinrich Klaasen: 37 Balls (2025)

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Heinrich Klaasen delivered an outstanding performance in today's IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He scored an unbeaten 105 runs off just 39 balls, marking the fastest century of this season and tying for the third-fastest in IPL history. His explosive innings helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post a massive total of 278/3, the third-highest in IPL history.

#5. David Miller (KXIP): 38 Balls (2013)

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David Miller’s match-winning century off 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 is one of the IPL’s most iconic chases. Playing for Kings XI Punjab, Miller walked in when his team was struggling but launched an extraordinary counterattack, hitting seven fours and eight sixes to guide his side to victory in Mohali.

#6. Travis Head (SRH): 39 Balls (2024)

Source: Times of India

Travis Head, known for his aggressive batting, scored a 39-ball hundred for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 season. His innings, filled with powerful strokes, helped Hyderabad post a massive total. Head’s ability to dominate bowlers across all formats was on full display during this match.

#7. Priyansh Arya (PBKS): 39 Balls (2025)

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Nineteen-year-old Priyansh Arya of Punjab Kings has made a sensational entry into the IPL record books with a blistering 39-ball century against Chennai Super Kings on April 8, 2025, at Mullanpur. The fearless youngster's 103 off 42 balls now stands as the joint-fourth fastest tonne in IPL history and the second-fastest by an Indian, surpassing legends like Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay on both overall and Indian lists.

#8. Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 40 Balls (2025)

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In a thrilling display, Abhishek Sharma etched his name in IPL history by scoring the fastest century in just 40 balls against Punjab Kings. His blistering innings was marked by powerful strokes and precise timing, leaving the crowd in awe as he reached the milestone with incredible speed and finesse.

#9. Will Jacks (RCB): 41 Balls (2024)

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Will Jacks, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, smashed a rapid century in just 41 balls against Gujarat Titans in 2024. His fearless batting and ability to clear the boundaries made him a key player in RCB’s campaign. His knock included multiple sixes that left the opposition bowlers helpless.

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#10. Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers): 42 Balls (2008)

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Adam Gilchrist, one of cricket’s greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen, made history in the IPL's inaugural season by scoring a 42-ball century for the Deccan Chargers (now Sunrisers Hyderabad) against the Mumbai Indians. His aggressive approach at the top of the order helped Deccan chase down a big target comfortably.

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